Protective gear for warfighters is continually evolving, but the need to keep fighter’s hands safe has been recognized for a long time.  US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan wear gloves to protect against sharps, hot weapons’ barrels, and especially the sudden searing heat of detonating improvised explosive devices.  Gloves for shooters are always tradeoffs.  Adding additional layers of material gives the wearer more protection at the cost of flexibility.  Some materials like Nomex have great … Read entire article »