Our Story
About U.S. Armor Corporation
Founded in 1986, U.S. Armor is firmly established as the most trusted Body Armor & Plates Manufacturer. We are a highly respected, major supplier to domestic and international armor markets. Our products are unmatched in comfort, quality, and performance. As a leading Body Armor & Plates Manufacturer, U.S. Armor ballistic products can be found on elite Military units, along with Federal, State, and local Law Enforcement agencies throughout the world.
U.S. Armor products have saved the lives of hundreds of law enforcement personnel around the world, including in Costa Rica. Our products have not only positively affected the lives of officers but also the lives of their families, as their loved ones return home safely after a life-threatening incident occurs on the job.
Today, U.S. Armor continues to create the most comfortable and technologically advanced ballistic protection available. As a trusted Body Armor & Plates Manufacturer, our rapidly expanding client base includes Law Enforcement, SWAT, DEA, Border Patrol, Correctional, Military, Rescue, and private security personnel. An increasing number of international agencies are now choosing the comfort and quality of U.S. Armor products. We look forward to improving your experience on the job with our comfortable, high-quality, and high-performance ballistic solutions.
U.S. Armor Corporation is an ISO 9001-certified Body Armor & Plates Manufacturer, ensuring quality control, environmental responsibility, and precision manufacturing. Comfort, longstanding experience, and Made in the USA quality—these are the attributes that have allowed U.S. Armor to remain the most trusted name in body armor for over 35 years.
Our Founder
U.S. Armor Corporation has provided superior body armor and protective products for more than three decades. Our legacy dates back to Richard Armellino, Sr., father of current U.S. Armor president Stephen Armellino.
Richard founded one of the first body armor companies in America, American Body Armor (ABA), back in 1969. Richard, or Dick as his friends called him, was a decorated WWII and Korean War pilot who needed to wear heavy flak jackets to stay safe during his missions. Dick had a knack for innovation and a zeal for protecting those who put their lives in danger. Through years of research and development, Dick pioneered the very first patents and designs for what is commonly referred to today as “body armor.” Stephen picked up where his father’s legacy left off by establishing U.S. Armor Corporation in 1986.
He has taken his father’s designs into the 21st century with U.S. Armor’s breakthrough material blends and unmatched product quality. Now, many decades later, U.S. Armor products have gone on to save the lives of hundreds of countless law enforcement personnel.
"You'll Wear It" Body Armor
As U.S. Armor Corporation's president, Stephen has taken his father’s designs into the 21st century with U.S. Armor’s breakthrough material blends and unmatched product quality. A combined leadership of more than 100 years of experience in design and innovation as a Body Armor & Plates Manufacturer, U.S. Armor consistently dedicates themselves to producing safe, comfortable “You’ll Wear It” body armor that saves the lives of hundreds year after year.
Committed to Excellence
Prior to any U.S. Armor product being released, extensive testing is conducted inside our test facility to ensure our ballistic products surpass the National Institute of Justices Compliance Testing Program requirements. All of our testing follows the latest NIJ requirements. Quality Assurance Testing of used ballistic Vests, Special Threat Testing, Field Training Program for Customers and our field Rep’s., Shooting Demonstrations, and Quality Control Testing of Ballistic Materials is also conducted.
U.S. Armor is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer for quality control processes and procedures, specifically within the body armor industry.
High Performance Partnerships
We have partnered with the best ballistic material suppliers in the industry to ensure that every new U.S. Armor vest design delivers lighter, thinner, cooler, and more flexible body armor for ultimate comfort without sacrificing ballistic protection. We are proud to know that no officer has ever been fatally injured by a round while wearing a U.S. Armor vest (certified for that round of ammunition). This significant success has only been achieved by scrupulously using material that has been proven not to fail.
Superior Fit
U.S. Armor is the comfort leader in the body armor industry because our vests are custom-fitted and tailor-made to your frame. We use a unique custom-fit measuring system that incorporates nine different measurement points for males and 12 different measurement points for females to ensure that your ballistic vest fits right, every time.
Rest Assured
If you are not fully satisfied with your U.S. Armor tailor-made vest, return it within (60) sixty days of manufacturing date for either free alterations or a full refund excluding any freight charges. U.S. Armor also extends limited warranty or all U.S. Armor Bullet Resistant Vests and Ballistic Hard Armor Plates.
CERTIFICATIONS
We are proud to know that no officer has ever been fatally injured by a round while wearing a U.S. Armor vest (certified for that round of ammunition). This significant success has only been achieved by scrupulously using processes and materials that has been proven not to fail.
You'll Wear It.
PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA
Our Suppliers
We have partnered with the best ballistic material suppliers in the industry to ensure that every new U.S. Armor vest design delivers lighter, thinner, cooler, and more flexible body armor for ultimate comfort without sacrificing ballistic protection.
Body Armor Fit Guide
How should my body armor fit? This is often a question we hear at U.S. Armor. This video will provide some helpful information regarding the importance of proper fitting body armor, proper wearing of body armor and some of the hazards of ill-fitting armor.
