The Armor List: Smarter Data, Faster Performance, and Real-Time NIJ Body Armor Updates
Built for the Law Enforcement and Armor Community
The Armor List, powered by IntelAlytic, is built to do one thing exceptionally well — bring verified, accurate, and real-time data to the people who depend on it most: law enforcement, procurement officers, and armor manufacturers.
The platform’s purpose has never changed. It exists to provide a single, centralized resource for verified body armor information — from model specifications and compliance details to NIJ certification status. With every update, the goal remains the same: ensure that decisions around body armor procurement are made using the most current and factual data available.
What’s New and Why It Matters
Recent improvements to The Armor List were made to strengthen its performance, refine search capabilities, and integrate real-time data more efficiently. These updates focus on reliability, speed, and accuracy — three things that matter most when data drives protection decisions.
→ Faster Platform Performance
The Armor List has undergone extensive infrastructure optimization, improving page load times and overall responsiveness. These upgrades allow users to access armor data faster, whether they’re comparing models, searching certification numbers, or reviewing supplier information.
→ Enhanced Search Capabilities
The search function now uses refined logic and expanded indexing to deliver results more precisely. Users can easily locate armor products, materials, and NIJ body armor certifications without sifting through outdated or redundant records.
→ Real-Time NIJ Data Integration
The platform connects directly with live NIJ data, automatically reflecting updates from the NIJ Certified Products List (CPL). This includes current certifications as well as suspension notices, and inactive notices.
When a model’s certification status changes, The Armor List updates immediately — ensuring that users are not relying on outdated information.
For law enforcement and agency procurement teams, this capability is critical. It eliminates the risk of unknowingly purchasing or wearing armor that has been suspended or removed from the NIJ CPL, allowing every agency to make equipment decisions based on verified, up-to-date compliance data.
→ Improved Layout and Navigation
A refined interface makes it easier to move between armor models, manufacturers, and material data. Key compliance details are now clearly visible at the model level, creating a smoother, more professional user experience.
→ Expanded Verification Layer
Product entries now include deeper cross-linking between armor models, materials, and certification records, allowing users to trace a product’s compliance lineage and supplier chain within the same environment.
Why Real-Time NIJ Suspension and Inactive Notices Matter
Across the law enforcement community, many officers are issued armor they believe is compliant, unaware that the NIJ has suspended or inactivated the model. Suspension or inactivation means the armor no longer meets compliance standards or is pending review by the NIJ Compliance Testing Program.
The Armor List now brings that information to the surface.
When a product’s status changes — from active to suspended, or from suspended to inactive — those notices appear directly within the product’s listing. Agencies no longer have to cross-reference multiple databases or navigate complex outdated government PDFs.
The result is a single, authoritative record showing:
NIJ certification number and CPL listing
Model status (active, suspended, or inactive)
Date of notice and related documentation
By surfacing this data, The Armor List supports safer, faster, and more informed decisions across every level of body armor procurement.
Data Integrity That Serves the Mission
Every component of The Armor List is structured to ensure integrity and transparency. The database connects verified sources — manufacturers, NIJ data, and material documentation — so users can have confidence that the information presented reflects the current state of the industry.
The platform includes:
Verified manufacturer profiles with documented compliance indicators
Product-level records containing model names, NIJ certification data, and test standards
Material listings detailing composition, density, and technical specifications
Real-time notice tracking for NIJ certification changes
This integration of verified data sources means that every search within The Armor List provides actionable intelligence rather than outdated information.
Why Data Accuracy Matters for Body Armor Procurement
Procurement decisions in law enforcement and defense depend on verified data. Outdated or incomplete information can delay contracts, introduce compliance risk, or lead to the use of uncertified armor in the field.
By consolidating verified armor information, NIJ certification records, and notice updates in one database, The Armor List eliminates uncertainty during the procurement process.
Procurement teams can quickly verify a product’s NIJ status.
Manufacturers can confirm that their listings accurately reflect current certifications.
Agencies can ensure officers are issued armor that meets approved standards.
The goal is simple: provide accurate, real-time information so that decisions about protection are based on facts, not assumptions.
Building on Continuous Improvement
Each improvement to The Armor List reflects a commitment to precision and the ongoing mission to maintain data clarity across the armor industry. The platform continues to evolve as new standards, certifications, and testing protocols are released.
Future updates will expand The Armor List’s global data integration, increase analytics functionality, and further streamline the process of comparing armor models, materials, and manufacturers.
Accuracy is not a static goal — it’s an ongoing process. The Armor List remains dedicated to ensuring that law enforcement professionals, procurement officers, and manufacturers always have access to the most current and reliable armor information available.
Partnership and Collaboration
IntelAlytic and The Armor List work continuously with industry stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of armor data. Manufacturers, distributors, testing facilities, and law enforcement agencies are encouraged to collaborate by providing verified information, certification updates, and documentation.
This cooperative approach strengthens data transparency and ensures that The Armor List remains the industry’s most trusted and comprehensive armor database.
Built for Trust, Backed by Data
The Armor List is faster, more precise, and powered by real-time NIJ body armor data. With integrated certification tracking, suspension and inactive notice visibility, and a refined search experience, the platform provides law enforcement and procurement professionals with the clarity they need to make data-driven decisions.
This is not a new direction — it’s a continued investment in accuracy, transparency, and trust.
Get Started on The Armor List
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