Tomorrow's Body Armour for Today's Protector | Colin MacKinnon

If they asked you, would you stab your boss? Even if you were confident they were wearing the latest in body armour and it was just a demonstration? Today's podcast guest Colin MacKinnon has demonstrated the benefit of effective body armour on several occasions and we are delighted to explore this evolving topic including:Why can't bullet proof vests often stop blades and sharpened screwdrivers?How easy is it to incorporate discrete body armour into a suit?Do you need to train with heavy packs to prepare for body armour?What can body armour not achieve today but might achieve in future?What new composites and technology should the protector learn about?How can an effective armour selection be made?About Colin: LinkedInMore about the Circuit:The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full-time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more >If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. Opt in here >The Circuit team is:Shaun WestJon MossElijah ShawPhelim RoweConnect with Us: Circuit MagazineBBA ConnectNABA ProtectorBritish Bodyguard Association