For over twelve years, First Choice Armor & Equipment, Inc. has been serving military, law enforcement agencies, and corrections departments, and the security industry with exceptional products and service.

As the nation’s fastest growing armor manufacturer we never rest. Our research and development team has developed some of the most unique product in the armor industry today, and continues to build on that foundation. Being the first company in the United States to manufacture the lightest ballistic/stab-shank resistant vest, we constantly strive to create armor that is comfortable, not restricting while on the job, and doing all this without sacrificing protection.

We are constantly looking to the future, and always set our goals and expectations above and beyond the industry benchmark. First Choice tests our vests far beyond NIJ0101.04 test protocols. We follow the latest developments in domestic and foreign manufactured ammunition that could be a threat to law enforcement and the military. We don’t only research these threats; we test our products against these threats. All in an effort to pass on to our customers the knowledge of what our armor products are capable of.

We know that each and everyday people around the world count on our products for their safety. Our mission statement says that “We will provide committed service and support to agencies in a timely manner-wherever agencies require it- to ensure that they are aware if, or equipped with, the best equipment available to accomplish their mission. To Serve and Protect.”

We would like all of our customers to consider First Choice Armor a partner on duty, and in your daily lives. First Choice Armor. With You. For Life.™


Tactical Defense Solutions is a full line First Choice Armor distributor. We can supply individual officer needs as well as those of your department/agency.
First Choice is the "Gold Standard" as far as we're concerned so were proud to provide you with it, from the M.U.S.T. Shield, custom fit Synergy, and fast turnaround Thin Blue Line.