Bulletproof fashion: BC ARMS presents innovative body armour at MSPO fair
Polish company BC ARMS once again surprised attendees at the MSPO fair by showcasing bulletproof vests that resemble regular clothing. Here's a look at the protection they offer.
BC ARMS is known for its innovative approach to ballistic defense in the Polish market. Unlike larger players such as Maskpol or Lubawa, it provides its products to institutions and the civilian sector.
New products are developed every year, and at this year's exhibition, the most notable innovation was the final design of an additional vehicle armor, previously shown as a prototype in 2023, and bulletproof vests in the form of clothing.
Bulletproof clothing — the last barrier in the event of an assassination attempt
The market for bulletproof vests worn under clothing is extensive and quite commonly used in many industries or by public figures. For instance, some shooting range instructors use such solutions because, according to them, it's better to be prepared for the worst.
Such vests are also frequently used by VIPs, including the CEO of Rheinmetall, diplomats, and politicians, especially following incidents like the attempted assassination of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico or Donald Trump in the USA.
However, they are not perfect, as they still restrict movement and limit wardrobe choices. The solution is to design bulletproof clothing from the ground up, as demonstrated by BC ARMS, which showcased two examples of ready-made bulletproof clothing. A company representative did not rule out the possibility of a Polish John Wick suit appearing in the future.
These garments are capable of stopping bullets fired from a 9x19mm cartridge firearm. Additionally, they are resistant to knives, spikes, and grenade fragments in the O2 class of the PN-V-87001: 2011 standard (resistance to fragments weighing 1.1 grams moving at a speed of 500-600 meters per second). The clothing utilizes Kevlar from the renowned American manufacturer Honeywell.
