Son needs a Vest

[aireyc]

+1 to A1. They're good people.

 

[joppaj]

+1 to A1. They're good people.

Indeed they are.

 

[Corporal Doug]

A good general rule to start: have a vest that protects from the caliber that you carry at a minimum.


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[On_Target]

A good general rule to start: have a vest that protects from the caliber that you carry at a minimum.


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This man talks sense!!

Yep, as a general rule it needs to defeat your loads at 0" proximity.

 

[Mdeng]

A good general rule to start: have a vest that protects from the caliber that you carry at a minimum.


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I guess you have to be concerned about friendly fire.

 

[traveller]

A good general rule to start: have a vest that protects from the caliber that you the guy behind you through the door carry at a minimum.

Or that.

 

[Alea Jacta Est]

Does it at least stop bananas???

 

[Name Taken]

I guess you have to be concerned about friendly fire.

A large amount of police shootings sadly are with the officers own gun. I imagine the same could be said for security guards and I think that is what he was going after. Could be wrong.

 

[Corporal Doug]

A large amount of police shootings sadly are with the officers own gun. I imagine the same could be said for security guards and I think that is what he was going after. Could be wrong.

That is exactly what I am saying. But it also pertains to the unfortunate circumstance of possible friendly fire. Bad things happen very quickly, anyone who has been in a gun fight will tell you that they never happen perfectly to your plan/training. So at a minimum you need protection from what you (and your team) for the most part are carrying. (Primary weapon of course). More protection is always better, so you have to weigh the balance between comfort/protection/price. Choose any one of those.

So in essence, what I am saying is that when everything boils down in an engagement, your training and experience will help you survive, but there are weak spots to every perfect plan. Wearing proper protection mitigates the effects of a miscalculation.

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[Blaster229]

I like this going from an armed security job to team engagements.

 

[On_Target]

I like this going from an armed security job to team engagements.

This guy's career is on the fast track.

 

[Minuteman]

A good general rule to start: have a vest that protects from the caliber that you carry at a minimum.

This.

What caliber handgun will he be using?

IIa is probably enough, and will be less expensive.
IIIa is the highest protection most officers wear.

A1 Uniform sounds like the best option. Plus he's a gun dealer and I hear all around good guy.

 

[rico903]

My son started a new armed security job and it has been recommended he find a vest. Anyone have a line of some good dealers and good products?

Thanks,

Jim

What size is your son? Weight etc? A friend of mine may be selling his unused Second Chance.

 

[Blaster229]

Nobody asked if it has to be concealed or not.

 

[Buck1986]

Will be concealed under a polo or a typical button up duty shirt. I carry a .45 ACP however the other officers on post carry a .40 S&W. The area in question is south Baltimore near the new casino and the stadiums.

 

[Blaster229]

Will be concealed under a polo or a typical button up duty shirt. I carry a .45 ACP however the other officers on post carry a .40 S&W. The area in question is south Baltimore near the new casino and the stadiums.

There are lightweight 3A's out there. IIA should be fine. I would go for comfort. If it isn't comfy, it won't be worn.

 

[Buck1986]

Will have to find time to head up to A-1 I believe our company uses them for uniform purposes.

 

[akkiller]

http://www.bulletproofme.com http://www.ar500armor.com

 

[MDshooters]

Does it at least stop bananas???

O....M...G......

 

[mopar92]

Also you may want to take a look at stab plates. That's a much bigger risk than being shot.