Bulletproof fashion: BC Arms unveils innovative protective clothing
Polish company BC ARMS once again surprised at the MSPO fair by showcasing bulletproof vests in regular clothing. We present the protection they offer.
BC ARMS is known for its innovative approach to ballistic defence in the Polish market. Unlike large players such as Maskpol or Lubawa, it offers its products not only to institutions but also to the civilian sector.
New products are developed every year, and at this year's exhibition, the biggest novelty was the final design of additional vehicle armour, 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 very rich and quite commonly used in many industries or by public figures. For example, some instructors at shooting ranges use such solutions because, according to some of them, it's better to be prepared for the worst.
Such vests are also often used by VIPs, such as the CEO of Rheinmetall, diplomats, or politicians, especially after 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 scratch, as demonstrated by BC ARMS, who showcased two examples of ready-made bulletproof clothing. A company representative did not rule out that a Polish John Wick suit might also appear over time.
These are capable of stopping bullets fired from a 9x19mm cartridge firearm, and additionally, the clothing is 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.
