PACA Body Armor is one of the best makers of body armor. PACA Body Armor strives to develop and make the best body armor. PACA Body Armor is one of the most important pieces of police gear and police equipment. PACA Body Armor is based out of Tennessee.

PACA Body Armor currently specializes in three different types of body armor; Concealment, Tactical, and Corrections. They also have another product called Thor Shed that they manufactured in conjunction with Point Blank Body Armor.

The most commonly purchased body armor from PACA Body Armor is the Standard of Concealable Armor model. This model has a durable ploy/cotton outer shell with a 6 point adjustable strapping system to keep the vest in the proper position. In addition to being available in multiple threat resistance levels, this vest is also available in numerous colors.

PACA Body Armor has not forgotten about the firearm instructors or women. They have designed the Mac Firearms vest specifically for instructors. With the bright red color, easily accessible storage compartments, and the waterproof material, this vest has everything an instructor could want.

PACA Body Armor understands that a woman's body is different from a man's body. They took the technology from the Standard vest and shaped it accordingly for a woman. The end result was the TruFit vest.

The SV2 tactical vest by PACA Body Armor is one of the leading tactical vests in the industry. With an adjustable side opening design, this vest is easy for officers to put on when needed. The vest features five specific equipment pouches on it that are all strategically placed on the vest. If those pouches aren't enough for you, the vest also features a "gridlock" webbing pouch attachment system for additional storage.

In additional to the SV2 tactical vest, PACA Body Armor also makes two other lightweight tactical vests, tactical vests for K-9's, ballistic shin guards, ballistic blankets, and hard armor plates. PACA Body Armor should be commended for the SV2 tactical vest and tactical accessories that they manufacture.

PACA Body Armor has exceeded most expectations with their Corrections Armor product line. Whether it is a lightweight emergency response vest to a full protection cell extraction suit, there is something for every correctional officer.

PACA Body Armor's Thrust Guard vest is designed for the correctional officer that needs maximum blunt trauma and stab protection. The Thrust Guard vest meets the requirements for a spike level III and edge level III protection. Even with this high level of protection, the Thrust Guard is very comfortable and non intrusive. The vest is designed out of HTS Cobalt Alloy, Kevlar, and a foam material that allows for the vest to regain its proper shape after a blunt strike hits it.

PACA Body Armor and Point Blank Body Armor saw a need to protect officers from a weapon that they themselves carry, the taser. The two companies came together and created the Thor Shield. The Thor Shield can easily be put into any existing ballistic vest and prevents electrical shock to the officer wearing the vest if the either of the prongs are in the Thor Shield. The Thor Shield is a thin material that resists the electrical shock more than a human's body. The electrical current will follow the least restrictive path it comes into contact with. Therefore, the electrical current will stay on the Thor Shield. The end result is the officer is not incapacitated by the electrical shock and can still perform his or her job.

PACA Body Armor is proud that as of 2007, their vests have saved over 1000 officers. This is almost 1/3 of all officers saved as a result of a ballistic vest. With those kinds of numbers, there is no doubt that PACA Body Armor provides a high quality product.

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