Law enforcement officials and the military usually wear bulletproof vests to protect themselves from gunfire or sharp weapons during their missions. However, due to the increase in mass shooting incidents, many civilians also wear bulletproof vests.
Some people also hope to have bulletproof vests on hand. As part of the emergency / disaster preparedness strategy, in case of an emergency, if you have one or more bulletproof vests around you, your survival probability will be greatly improved.
Because bulletproof clothing helps to save life (and living is a common desire), we often receive questions about whether we can transport bulletproof products to other countries on the SBA website.
Especially since the attack on Ukraine began, the investigation on this topic has increased exponentially.
Therefore, in this article, we will answer your questions about the international transportation of bulletproof vests and how to help deliver bulletproof vests and medical supplies to Ukraine.
Can Body Armor Be Transported Internationally Yo Other Countries?
Let’s answer this key question immediately.
Of course, the answer is YES! Bulletproof products can be transported internationally!
However, some types of bulletproof vests are subject to the arms regulations and cannot leave the country without an export license, so you need to find professional manufacturers who have all the qualifications required for export and can help you successfully transport your products abroad. Of course, SBA is one of them.
DIFFERENT BODY ARMOR LEVELS, DIFFERENT REGULATIONS
In order to understand the status of bulletproof clothing in weapons regulations, you first need to understand what makes bulletproof equipment different from another: its protection level.
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) classifies body armor and other ballistic items into different levels according to the type of ammunition that the equipment can resist under strict test conditions
Generally speaking, the higher the level of armor, the higher the caliber of ammunition it can protect, that is, the higher the level of protection.
Class II to class III armor disperses energy by preventing bullets from passing through their tissues to resist the penetration of pistols. Therefore, it can prevent bullets from penetrating the wearer’s body.
These levels take the form of soft armor bulletproof vests, clothing (such as the wonder Hoodie below), as well as bulletproof panels and plug-ins.
Level 3 to 4 armor is made of harder materials and can defeat rifle bullets. It is stronger, thicker and heavier than its soft counterparts. Unlike soft armor, it breaks down bullets, stops their energy and stops them from moving.
These levels can be found in the hard “rifle board” (such as the traditional level IV board below), which is installed in the bulletproof vest or tactical back center.
WHAT KIND OF BODY ARMOR CAN YOU SHIP OVERSEAS?
It is generally allowed to transport soft armor internationally, but it is not allowed to transport hard armor.
Why? Since rifle repulsion plates (i.e. hard armor) are one of many military technologies, many governments do not want to transport them to foreign entities without appropriate documents and federal approval.
For security reasons, governments have formulated strict export control laws to supervise and restrict the transportation of national defense and military technology. They do not want weapons and protective equipment to fall into the hands of those who may use them against our country or allies.
To this end, the government has established two regulatory systems: the international arms trafficking regulations and the export administration regulations, the last of which is implemented and interpreted by the Bureau of industry and security.
Therefore, it is difficult to transport bulletproof vests abroad without corresponding documents. In this case, it is extremely important to find a reliable supplier.
DOES SAFETY BODY ARMOR HAVE ANY PRODUCTS THAT CAN SHIP INTERNATIONALLY?
Yes, of course!
Safety body armor can produce all kinds of bulletproof products, military and police supplies, and legally export and transport them to all countries in the world.
However, please note that when you ship any form of armor to an international address, additional fees will be charged, and any customs / import duties will be borne by the buyer.
So if you are interested, please leave a message and tell us what products and quantity you need! We will provide you with the most effective and preferential quotation and the best quality products!
THE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING PROCESS
If you want to transport the bulletproof vests of ships in the bulletproof zone to an address outside the United States, the following is the process between you and us:
You send an email to safetybodyarmor@gmail.com In this email, please provide the shipping address, required items and required quantity.
In order to achieve the fastest turnover, it is very important to provide us with as much information as possible in step 1.
We require armor manufacturers to provide transportation cost quotations and requirements. Freight varies depending on the item and its location.
Once the manufacturer provides us with the shipping quotation, we will reply to you as soon as possible.
GETTING BODY ARMOR TO UKRAINE OR OTHER AFFECTED COUNTRIES
At present, bulletproof clothing is one of the main needs of the Ukrainian people, and SBA is also doing its best to help them achieve this goal. There are several ways to help you.
Legally speaking
Unless you have an export license or cooperate with professional production suppliers, you cannot transport your hardware armor or military equipment (including ballistic helmets) that are considered “defensive items” abroad, which requires strict documentation.
Logically speaking
Due to the supply chain delays and current chaos in Ukraine and nearby Poland, many bulletproof clothing manufacturers are temporarily unable to deliver there.
This situation gives you two main routes:
A: After being transported to other countries, it is transported to Ukraine by land.
B: Make donations to the Ukrainian Coordination Committee to enable the Ukrainian government to purchase military supplies.
You can donate export control equipment to legitimate organizations that have export licenses for such items and are providing assistance to Ukraine.
At present, they mainly need the following products:
A: Bulletproof helmet
B: Bulletproof vest in any form (open, concealed, plate carrier)
C: Medical assistance
We do suggest that you choose to donate money to buy bulletproof vests from Ukraine – this will not be so complicated, and your assistance is likely to reach those in need faster – but if you finally decide that applying for an export license is your way out, then the following are the steps to be taken:
A: Decide which type of bulletproof products to purchase or donate
B: Determine the quantity to be purchased
C: Contact the staff of SBA, and we will make a quotation for you
D: Leave everything to us!
