Founded in 2018, veteran-owned Armourer’s Choice manufactures protective armor and custom-fabricated solutions for law enforcement and civil and defense customers. The company is particularly distinctive for its expertise in female armor, using ceramics and forming methods to create custom-fit protection for women, while manufacturing in both Canada and the United States. Its work spans personal protection and vehicle armor, supported by more than 60 years of combined team experience and third-party NIJ certification organizations.
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NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA+
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NIJ 0101.06 Level III
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NIJ 0108.01 Level III
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Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB/SDVOSB)
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All American Protection LLCAll American Protection develops technologically advanced, American-made textiles and protective equipment for military personnel and law enforcement officers. Founded as Michaela Judy’s research project in 2014 and incorporated on April 2, 2018, the company grew from studying how combat uniforms perform in daily conditions, including interviews with more than 50 military personnel and veterans. Its work has received a 2020 TechConnect Defense Innovation Award, and the company is recognized as an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business.MENTOR, OH
Buffalo Armory Group, LLCFounded in 2011, Buffalo Armory Group manufactures American-made steel armor plates and handheld shields exclusively for military and first-responder agencies. The Buffalo company grew from a former Army major general’s firsthand experience with ceramic armor and developed patented induction heat-treatment technology to produce thinner, durable, multi-hit protection without the micro-cracking risk associated with ceramics. Its products use 100% U.S. materials, carry a 10-year warranty, and include NIJ-certified solutions.BUFFALO, NY
Hardwire, LLCFrom its Pocomoke City headquarters, Hardwire, LLC designs and manufactures protective armor for military, law enforcement, schools, infrastructure and aerospace applications. The company’s American-made ballistic systems grew from military technology and include its DHS-designated Emergency Response Shield, while its four-building campus provides more than 210,000 square feet for engineering, production and in-house testing. Hardwire has manufactured protective armor for two decades and maintains ISO 9001:2015-certified quality procedures.POCOMOKE CITY, MD
Semforex, IncFounded in 2012, Semforex is a minority veteran-owned company shaped by founder and CEO Michael Lamb’s experience wearing heavy military protective gear. Based in Maryland with a manufacturing facility in Danville, Virginia, it makes the Semforex Carrier® and related protective equipment for personnel who rely on body armor, with an emphasis on making that protection more comfortable to wear. Its products are made in America and comply with National Institute of Justice standards.BALTIMORE, MD