Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I order a K9 Storm Vest?
2. How do I measure my dog?
3. How long does it take to put on the K9 Storm?
4. What about heat?
5. How much does a K9 Storm Vest weigh?
6. Will my dog still be able to run fast and track criminals through all terrain?
7. What are the ballistic specifications?
8. How much does a K9 Storm Vest cost?
1. How do I order a K9 Storm Vest?
Order on-line: Pricing/Order, or by phone: toll free in North America 1-866-669-8199 and direct for other international calls 204-669-8199. A sizing template and instructions will then be shipped to you. Return the completed sizing kit. Your K9 Storm Vest will be custom made and delivered.
2. How do I measure my dog?
When an order has been finalized with a credit card or purchase order guarantee, you will receive a sizing kit and instructions. The sizing template system is unique to K9 Storm Inc. It ensures accurate measurements of the neck, chest, belly, shoulders, and body length. The sizing template guarantees an accurate fit of the K9 Storm Vest.
3. How long does it take to put on the K9 Storm?
It takes approximately 30-40 seconds to put on.
View the video of a vest being put on and taken off.
4. What about heat?
K9 Storm Vests are used worldwide. Many regions routinely experience temperatures in the high nineties. Dogs do not expel heat through their bodies. A dog wearing a K9 Storm Vest cools off as he normally would by panting. Dogs working in extreme temperatures, in K9 Storm Vests or unprotected, should be monitored closely.
5. How much does a K9 Storm Vest weigh?
A K9 Storm Vest weighs approximately three to seven pounds depending on the size of the dog's body and the type of vest ordered. Weight is evenly distributed over the dog's body. In field tests, the fit of the vests was directly related to police dogs' ability to do their jobs. Poor fit = Poor mobility (regardless of weight). Excellent fit = Excellent movement (regardless of weight). Police dogs can move quickly and easily because of the custom-fitted design of the K9 Storm Vests.
6. Will my dog still be able to run fast and track criminals through all terrain?
Yes. The K9 Storm Vest was designed by a canine officer to enable police dogs to meet the demands of progressive tactical emergency response team operations and all regular calls for duty. The patented design was the result of extensive field research. The sizing system, unique to K9 Storm Inc., ensures an accurate fit that allows working dogs to work to their full potential. Your dog protected in a K9 Storm Vest will be able to do everything he could do without the vest, and he will even be able to do some things that would be impossible without it.
View the video clips of apprehensions, tracking and drag line extractions with the vest on.
7. What are the ballistic specifications?
The K9 Storm Patrol-Swat Vest is rated to threat level II NIJ0101.3 Standards. The K9 Storm Riot-Prison Vest 1 defeats 50 Joules of Ice Pick Threat. The K9 Storm Riot-Prison 2 defeats the California Ice Pick Test. The K9 Storm Assault Vest is rated to threat level II and defeats 50 joules of ice pick threat.
See the Tech Specs page for full details on protection and features,
8. How much does a K9 Storm Vest cost?
Refer to Pricing/Order page for current pricing in 3 currencies.
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