Home invasions are the dominant theme in dime-a-dozen horror movies released each fall. But the reality of a home invasion is far from entertaining. And when they happen, they can occur in a series, sometimes targeting specific demographics or regions.For example, the Seattle Police Department believes the same group of three to seven young men are responsible for a string of home invasions in the south Seattle area during the summer of 2023. One homeowner recalled that the intruders pushed her …

Concerned about safety in today's world? It's time to take safety seriously and consider purchasing body armor. Steel body armor is a popular choice for many due to its durability and effectiveness. Made of hardened steel plates designed to stop ballistic threats, it offers multi-hit capability, energy dispersal, and spall coating. Invest in your safety and protect yourself with steel body armor from Spartan Armor Systems®.Advantages1. Multi-hit capability: Steel body armor can withstand mult …

Several years before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US Navy was designing a class of fast battleships that would prepare them for a potential war with Japan. Almost four years after the attack, Japan officially surrendered to the Allied forces on the quarterdeck of one of those battleships, the USS Missouri.A Brief History of Made in USAAs Americans celebrate Victory over Japan Day or VJ Day, we wanted to reflect on the significance of the phrase Made in USA and how that sort of forward-thinkin …

The first Monday of September marks Labor Day for Americans. It's a long weekend to cookout, hang by the pool, or go shooting with the family. However, you choose to spend the holiday weekend, we can all agree that labor is something to celebrate.American Labor produces things like grills and burgers. It fixes your AC unit when it goes out. It manufactures guns, ammo, and armor. And it's how you earn the money you need to trade for those things.As Americans, we also have better labor conditions …

The process of selecting the right body armor and plate carrier is an important first step in increasing your likelihood of surviving dangerous encounter such as active shooter or robbery. However, there are additional safety factors to consider. What if the bad guy isn’t courteous or skilled enough to shoot you square in your body armor plates? What if the shot occurs at close range with a high caliber firearm? Wearing body armor provides a huge advantage, but there are still many situations wh …