From the U.S. Government Accountability Office, www.gao.gov

Title: Demonstration of Difference Between Soft Concealable and 
Tactical Body Armor

Description: This video explains the difference between soft 
concealable body armor and tactical body armor.

Related GAO Work: GAO-12-353, Law Enforcement Body Armor: DOJ Could 
Enhance Grant Management Controls and Better Ensure Consistency in 
Grant Program Requirements

Released: February 2012

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This video is part of a GAO report: Law Enforcement Body Armor: DOJ 
Could Enhance Grant Management Controls and Better Ensure Consistency 
in Grant Program Requirements (GAO-12-353)

Demonstration of Difference Between Soft Concealable and Tactical Body 
Armor
Video provided by: The National Institute of Justice

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The most widely used is concealable. Concealable armor is relatively 
comfortable; it's a light-weight, nonrestrictive, and available in a 
variety of designs. It typically protects against small caliber 
handguns. Tactical armor may consist of somewhat flexible material 
containing strong interwoven fabrics reinforced with steel, ceramic, 
or plastic to maintain some flexibility, or else it can be composed of 
molded, ballistic material, making it the most restrictive to body 
movement and difficult to conceal. Tactical armor is only used for 
short periods against higher threat levels, including riffle 
ammunition. It is vitally important to know if it offers single- or 
multi-hit protection.

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This video project was supported by Award No. 2005-IJ-CX-K003 awarded 
by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. 
Department of Justice.

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