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I'm guessing after the first round,of any caliber,rings off that box,the box goes flying as far as you can heave it
Or rings it like a bell and you go even more deef
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I'm guessing after the first round,of any caliber,rings off that box,the box goes flying as far as you can heave it
I'm sure there are some on here that know battle that warrants body armor and plate carriers.Maybe some LEO that have been shot or have colleges that have been saved by BA
But for most of us,we haven't a clue as to what we would be getting into that we would need BA.
I have just heard stories from friends that were in,say Mogadishu? I think it was.Or my friend that was in a guard tower getting shot at for the year he was in the green zone
I don't know what state of mind I would be in if there was that many rounds flying by. But it wouldn't be a good one.
And how many can carry enough ammo AND the plates to keep up with this type battles?
Snipers shoot center mass cause most of the places we have gone ,the soldiers don't have armor.
I'll guarantee you if there is a battle on US soil,I'll be going for everywhere but center mass
I dunno,maybe I'm blowin' smoke,but I'm wondering how many of y'all knows what it will be like if you do need plate carriers
I'm guessing after the first round,of any caliber,rings off that box,the box goes flying as far as you can heave it
I tend to prefer a slick low profile plate carrier with multiple chest rigs. It gives the flexibility to have one set of plates but run what ever rig you need AR, AK, 308, 12ga, etc., it also allows you to drop your plates if you need to shed weight but still have your fighting rig.
Will you be able to enter and operate your vehicles while wearing your setup?
How quickly can you put it on and how easily can you get out of it?
Will it be with you or are you leaving it at home? Will it be with you if you need it?
How does it affect your mobility?
Will you be able to move quietly?
Are you claustrophobic and/or do you have breathing problems?
How long will it be before this protection is not available without a permit?
Just a few things to think about.
and at several hundred yards.....Lot of videos out there of regular FMJ 30-06 rounds going thru ar500 level 3 plates like butta. It won't hurt you, It'll kill you
You can buy AR500 Plus, plates, in stock at Limitless, 501 26th St, Washougal 3605532377I have a plate carrier; no plates yet... a PASGT L flak vest... an old probably no good Second Chance soft vest.. and a kevlar helemt.. I think of these; the PASGT flak vest would be the go to combined with a hard plate if you absolutely need it. Otherwise; its all up to you. If a 30-06 can go through AR500 level 3 plate.. how would it do if one had soft armor behind that hard plate? Probably reduce velocity a bit and still hurt a lot, right? That said... movement, mobility and training is key. The vast majority of soft armor and plates are rated for handgun rounds; not rifle. If ya need rifle level armor.. maybe best to turn your truck or car into an armored vehicle with at the very least; 1-2 inches of steel in key points. By the way; 13mm (half inch or so) steel is not going to stop .50bmg or .338 lapua.
I own the SKD Pig.I try to be prepared for any emergency that may happen, be it having extra food, water, first aide, etc. And of course with all that is being able to protect me and my family. I recently finished building my first AR and as soon as money/available time off/wife allows, I plan on taking a rifle class of some sort since I haven't shot a rifle other than a .22 or BB gun since I was in my early teens(in early 30s now).
Since I live in a higher traffic area and very close to a major shopping area, it's crossed my mind that if there was an active shooter, civil unrest, SHTF etc. that I should probably look into getting a plate carrier/chest rig. Plus it might come in handy when taking a rifle class.
So my question to everyone here with much more experience than I, what would be a good plate carrier for a home defense/SHTF etc? Due to cost, I would probably buy the carrier and then as I have the money, buy the plates, mag pouches etc.
Thank you for your thoughts and opinions.