P7 SAVES PROGRAM
The P7 SAVES PROGRAM celebrates the resilience of law enforcement and military personnel who survive critical incidents in the field while wearing PROJECT7 products. The program highlights the inspiring survival stories of the men and women PROJECT7 was founded to protect.
P7-01 JORDAN ROBISON
P7 Saves launches with the story of Jordan Robison, a San Bernardino, CA police officer who survived multiple gunshot wounds from a 10mm Glock during a vehicle takedown of an attempted murder suspect in August 2021. Robison was hit a total of seven times, with five rounds hitting outside the coverage of his PROJECT 7 Scalable Entry Vest (SEV). Robison was struck once in each arm (fracturing both), once in the shoulder, once in the abdomen below his armor, and once in the leg resulting in a shattered femur. Two additional rounds were stopped by his armor with one deflecting off of his cummerbund creating a grazing wound to his side, and the second in the center of his rifle plate directly over his abdominal aorta.
After multiple surgeries and intensive physical and occupational therapy, Jordan was released from the hospital to continue his road to recovery. Today, Jordan is currently retired from law enforcement and working toward becoming a Physician’s Assistant. His goal is to work in the same hospital that treated him.
Jordan’s survival was due in large part to the heroic actions of his team members. This is especially true for Officer Chris Shipley, who treated Jordan with his own tourniquet despite also being shot in the leg, and Medic Spence Brumbaugh who kept Jordan alive during transport, giving the trauma team precious time to save Jordan once he arrived at the hospital.
Reflecting on the experience, Jordan said, “If I had to say one thing to the people who trained me, to all the people I’ve worked with over the years, to the people who made my armor, to the doctors who actually saved me– from the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
AARDVARK CEO and Founder of PROJECT 7 Jon Becker summed up the experience by saying, “Jordan is the first save for PROJECT 7. When we set out to build PROJECT 7, we knew that eventually, someone’s life would depend upon our armor. That is why we chose the best possible ballistic partner in Safariland and it is what inspired us to build the best possible armor system. It is hard to express how grateful we are that Jordan is alive and healthy to experience the rest of his life.”
P7-02 MANUEL CLARKE
On September 6, 2025, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in an officer-involved shooting while executing a search warrant at a residence in Alton, Texas. The warrant was connected to a homicide investigation earlier that day in rural Mission, Texas, where a male was found fatally shot in what investigators described as a drug deal that escalated into violence. Deputies identified the suspect and located him at the Alton residence.
Deputy Manuel Clarke was serving as the SWAT breacher that day, outfitted in his P7 Scalable Entry Vest (SEV). Upon entering the final bedroom, the suspect—armed with a 9mm pistol—fired directly at Manuel, discharging approximately 15 rounds. Manuel was struck three times. One round impacted his ballistic helmet, preventing what could have been a catastrophic head injury. A second round struck his duty magazine. A third round struck him in the chest, impacting his radio/transmitter; fragmentation from that impact caused a non-life-threatening injury to his upper left arm. Manuel’s protective equipment—including his ballistic helmet, armor platform, and properly positioned duty gear—was credited with preventing penetrating trauma to vital areas. Deputies returned fire, and the suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Manuel was treated on scene and transported to the hospital for evaluation before being released. He made a full recovery and returned to duty weeks later — but not before marrying the very next month.
In a press briefing following the incident, Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra emphasized the importance of preparation and equipment, stating, “This weekend’s incident is a clear reminder of how crucial preparation is. The protective gear and constant training of deputies provide a constant role in saving lives during this crucial incident."
P7-03 BROCK DUNMORE
On August 9, 2025, Yakima Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire near 12th Street and Washington Avenue in Yakima, Washington, where a 33-year-old woman was found deceased and a 13-year-old boy was transported to the hospital with injuries. Later that evening, officers located a vehicle believed to be connected to the homicide and immobilized it. During the attempt to take the suspect into custody, the individual produced a handgun and opened fire on officers. Multiple officers returned fire during the exchange.
Detective Brock Dunmore was struck by gunfire during the crossfire. The round impacted the left upper back at the very edge of his Xternal Patrol Vest (XPV) ballistic armor panel. Instead of penetrating his chest cavity or shoulder blade, the projectile deflected off the armor, altering its trajectory and resulting in a keyhole wound to his deltoid and forearm. The positioning and coverage of Dunmore’s ballistic vest prevented what could have been a catastrophic thoracic injury. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and released later that day.
Detective Dunmore’s survival underscores the critical importance of properly fitted and worn ballistic protection. A fraction of an inch in coverage and deflection changed the outcome — turning what could have been a fatal penetrating chest wound into survivable extremity injuries.