Should have stepped up another $40 and a couple more weeks wait for the soft, 1lb9oz rimelig? panel.
Let's see some.
Should have stepped up another $40 and a couple more weeks wait for the soft, 1lb9oz rimelig? panel.
But regardless I would not count on a F/B plate rig to really protect you much in most situations (or even a 4 plate rig). You are better off if the person is a good shot as then they might actually hit the plate, otherwise a gang-banger is likely to get lucky spraying and hit you somewhere you are not protected. Even if the hit(s) is not lethal its going to hurt bad.
Where I work for the VA even the VA police wear body armor.
OK, I wasn't going to chime in but I can't help myself.
My job doesn't require me to carry a gun. I don't do dangerous things late at night in dark alleys or go out of my way to make trouble in public. For me, body armor might just for home defense. I bought some. I am not a professional gun fighter so I didn't feel like I needed to spend the amount of money a professional gunfighter should. Really it was because I am a guy. As a guy, I like guy things. I like guns, fast cars and motorcycles, airplanes, swords, pretty girls that don't talk a lot, action movies, greasy food, and tobacco. I used to like booze a lot but I have been sober now going on eight years.
Point is, I got body armor because I wanted to. It is fun for me. Somewhere in the back of my mind, there could be a damsel in distress or a bus load of kids that needs me to get between them and a bad guy. Probably won't happen but who cares! If you have the money and can afford it responsibly, get you some!
Here is what I did. I got a Level IIIa vest from Bullet Safe for $300. That would be plenty for anything you will run across in town. If rifles come out, you are in way over your head and need to seriously get out of there. Their vest has a plate carrier built in. It was touched on earlier with the guy that said buy a gong from amazon. You can buy pre-cut AR500 grade steel from amazon for a fraction of what a armor plate seller will charge. It is exactly the same stuff, just not refined and painted fancy. Do a search for AR500 temco. Pick your size (10"X12") Most level IV plates are 1/4 inch thick. I got 3/8 thick because thicker is better and I am not going to wear mine eight hours a day for five days straight. I only need mine for that quick gunfight in the middle of the street. LOL Throw a couple of coats of bed-liner paint on it to catch bullet splatter and you're set! If you don't want to buy target steel from amazon, I would recommend Patriot Armor plates.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxuVau6qiiw
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How many of you have a functional IFAK on your rig or in your range bag and have had training on how to use the equipment in it?
Good response Tin.
Have a link to the ar500 plates that need finishing but are much cheaper?
The other day, new guy (who's deploying soon, came to us for some training), brought a nice chest rig withe ar500 plates, taco pouches, and a battle belt with more taco pouches. His rationale was good: he wanted something to simulate what he would be issued, he wanted the weight for exercise, and when he returned from deployment this would be his home defense rig and training gear for now and future tactical training.
Plus armor is cool.
How many of you have a functional IFAK on your rig or in your range bag and have had training on how to use the equipment in it?
Excellent point. If you use firearms, you should be prepared to treat a GSW. If you have body armor you are either A)working in a job where thre is a threat of GSWs, B) train with firearms in situations that may lead to accidental GSWs, or C) are prepping and one of those preps would probably be for GSWs.
I'm waiting for a Stark Industries Mark 6 after they finish prototyping it.