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assuming there is no civilian body armor that stops 308? Can anyone recommend a manufacture and preferable a design that provides groin and lateral/rib protection? Hopefully, there is a product that is reasonable for my 5'8" 160 pound frame at an athletic 70 years old?
Thanks.
From a practical standard for occasional civilian use what would be the best items to purchase? By example, facing civilian unrest, mobs, etc.? Thanks.
This was interesting
I haven't had a chance to watch the video yet. What materials did they use?I actually followed the instructions in that video awhile ago. The plate stopped 38sp and 45 ACP but 357 and 308 went straight through. So pretty nifty protection against smaller handguns. I could probably post a thread with the pictures I took if anyone is interested.
From a practical standard for occasional civilian use what would be the best items to purchase? By example, facing civilian unrest, mobs, etc.? Thanks.
It's just a welding blanket that has been lamented together with fiberglass resin (total cost around $20). The principle is the same as ceramic armor, that the energy of the bullet is dissipated into the layers of fabric. So you'll see the plate start to de-laminate after a few rounds. I don't have a 9mm but I have no doubt the plate I made (and made in the video) would stop the round.
A hybrid composite armor... I like it!Didn't watch the video...low bandwidth ATM.
From the descriptive, it would be interesting to see if putting ceramic tile in there somehow would give rifle protection.
Seem to recall a fellow making rifle plate using ceramic tiles & testing them against 5.56 with decent results. His had an aluminum backing though. Denim laminated to the ceramic as an anti spal.