bulletproof gear

Stops incoming rounds

Bulletproof gear refers to protective equipment designed to resist penetration by bullets—vests, helmets, shields, and similar items worn by military personnel, law enforcement, and security professionals.

The term extends to any clothing or accessories marketed as offering ballistic protection: The SWAT team suited up in bulletproof gear before the raid.

Related
  • kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
  • body armorProtective garment stopping bullets
  • armorProtective combat covering
  • vestSleeveless upper-body garment
  • tactical vestLoad-bearing protective torso gear

tactical · ballistic · protection · shield · military · helmet · plates · combat · swat · active shooter · first responder · ceramic · reinforced · flak · jacket · police · resistant · steel

Opposites
protective function

bulletproof gearstreet clothes

Ordinary daily attire

nakedness · everyday wear · cotton shirt · plainclothes · summer dress

vulnerability/exposure

bulletproof gearnakedness

Unclothed condition

vulnerability · defenselessness · stripped down

purpose/function

bulletproof gearammunition

Weapon projectiles and charges

bullets · firearms

Family

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG