Poll: Body Armor....What say you?

[slimmer13]

I wouldn't mind having some. That being said, for most people, their personal risk assessment should focus on things far more likely to kill them like triple bacon cheeseburgers and ciggies than taking multiple rifle hits. I think it's silly when people are unhealthy worrying about BA.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Level III+ enhanced soft for me with integral plate carrier to add to as needed! Also a custom made set of level IV+ plates with short gorgets on a harnesses that work with or independently of the soft! The Soft is for daily wear, and as such is very comfortable for long term use, and net as heavy as others I have tried! enhanced stab/impact protection and proof against 9mm and .44 mag as well as shotgun slugs!

 

[Caveman Jim]

I have not invested yet but I have a somewhat sub par plate carrier that would work with AR500 plates, It would work for what it's intended for.
I'm just not going to spend $1k & look like I came out of a Tacticool store.

 

[EPS]

I have two plate carriers.
The first one I bought is a cheap one with Sapi plates.
I bought it before I really research them
And then I got a better one later.
Lol there basically useless.
Unless SHTF.
because there is no way you can use it every day.
Each plate is 8lbs then add some mags and other stuff to it .
It gets up to around 40lbs.
So it sits in the closet.

 

[cigars]

None for me but I got each of my kids ballistic inserts for their backpacks. There is a ballistic panel available for the doors on my Tahoe. I wouldn't mind stumbling across a couple of those one of these days.

 

[cigars]

I have two plate carriers.
The first one I bought is a cheap one with Sapi plates.
I bought it before I really research them
And then I got a better one later.
Lol there basically useless.
Unless SHTF.
because there is no way you can use it every day.
Each plate is 8lbs then add some mags and other stuff to it .
It gets up to around 40lbs.
So it sits in the closet.

If I got steel plates I would glue Harbor Freight magnets to them to attach magazines.

 

[Tarawa86]

I have two plate carriers.
The first one I bought is a cheap one with Sapi plates.
I bought it before I really research them
And then I got a better one later.
Lol there basically useless.
Unless SHTF.
because there is no way you can use it every day.
Each plate is 8lbs then add some mags and other stuff to it .
It gets up to around 40lbs.
So it sits in the closet.

I'd like to buy some just to have it and pretend like I'd wear it on my daily walks in the winter to increase fitness. The reality is that I'd probably just wear it while playing COD.

 

[kukusya]

This stuff looks very good. Keep meaning to call and ask if they have a store front since they are just a few miles from me.

No store front, but they planing to open one. Next week I will order t-shirt to try out how it's wear, and shoot at from 4 different calibers.

 

[Alexx1401]

No store front, but they planing to open one. Next week I will order t-shirt to try out how it's wear, and shoot at from 4 different calibers.

Thanks, I really like the way the stuff looks. Would very much like to be able to see it in person and they are just down the road from where I grocery shop.

 

[nwslopoke]

I'd like to buy some just to have it and pretend like I'd wear it on my daily walks in the winter to increase fitness. The reality is that I'd probably just wear it while playing COD.

I have a 20lb weighted exercise vest I sometimes use on walks. Just sandbags in a vest. eBay or Amazon has them fairly cheap.

 

[edslhead]

When the deer start packin I might look into body armor , but for now I think I'm good.

 

[cigars]

Here's what I got for my kids, Sentry Shield level IIIA. Rated to stop 9mm, 44 mag and 357 Sig. Very light weight and flexible. About 80 bucks. Free shipping at the time.
SentryShield® Level IIIA Bulletproof Backpack Insert - Sentry Shield USA

 

[Carbon6]

I don't know about an investment but I rationalized the purchase as a workout vest. AR 550 isn't that expensive. It's great to work out in as the weight is well balanced and keeps me in shape for elk season.

 

[shibbershabber]

BA in most cases just something for the 'guy who has everything' ...
Sort of the 'why not' factor

I would say that if you have every other personal protection angle covered and you foresee the possibility that it might be beneficial... Well, go for it.

A couple hundred bucks will get you a carrier and some ar500 plates that will stop anything up to a 308.
Although nothing is a guarantee. Velocity is what defeats these plates and some 556 & 308 can get through if the round is hot enough and you are close enough.
YouTube has plenty of 'tests' for you viewing pleasure.

As mentioned before... You can get lighter and more expensive gear.
A basic ar500 setup, carrier and two plates will get up to 20lbs

Think about why you need/want it and go from there.
You can always sell it later on.

 

[Carbon6]

Also word to the wise, if you do get steel armor make sure it's coated. That way if for whatever reason you are wearing it and a bullet hits it you don't get a fragment in your jugular.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I look at armor the same as i look a Concealed Carry, i have it and hope to never need it! I do travle to large urban centers often enough to justify armor, especially areas that forbid any defensive protection ( bay area Kali), so at least with armor, i have a reasonable chance!

 

[po18guy]

Wore it at work. Fellow officer gave me an ancient Blauer vest that was the best fitting armor I ever wore. Protection level? Who knows? Needs a new carrier. Might have DW sew one up if I feel particularly paranoid. Still, it would work well for motorcycle riders, might prevent some blunt force trauma or the incursion of roadside detritus into the thorax in a get-off.

 

[oli700]

Imagine that one ounce slug on soft armor , you might wish you were dead

 

[2A2Dend]

If I get in position where I need body armor against my fellow man, do me a favor.
Hit me right between the eyes. One shot-One kill

 

[slidecreek]

Not to be a smart aaaaa, but where do you people live that you need body armor? Law enforcement for sure . Wow ,I would be afraid to leave my house if I needed body armor. Just asking.