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In the U.S. all personal body armor is engineered to match the ballistic resistance of police body armor as specified in the U.S. NIJ Standard and should be clearly labeled with its “threat level” or “protection level.” Concealable body armor for everyday wear is designed to protect against low- and medium-energy handguns typically used in unexpected assaults.
