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General Topics => Preparedness and Survival => Topic started by: macsak on September 10, 2013, 05:13:07 PM
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so far i've learned that metal is HEAVY, but is the only way to get protection from rifle velocities
and that there was some materials used in the past that were banned because they were ineffective
and where are people buying their gear?
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On forums boards I've always heard the name Bullet Proof ME whenever someone asked about body armor.
http://www.bulletproofme.com/ (http://www.bulletproofme.com/)
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Check out DKX Body Armor. Saw a review by NUTNFANCY.
http://www.dkxarmor.com/ (http://www.dkxarmor.com/)
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Www.blacktydetactical.com (http://Www.blacktydetactical.com) has plate carriers and hard plates level 3 front/back rhino lined for around $220 plus 40$ shipping.
Www.primaryarms.com (http://Www.primaryarms.com) has plate carrier w soft level 3A front back for around $300.
I get my ceramics stuff from my military buddies. It's rated level 3(308) and is only 4 pounds. However, if you bang it around it can crack rendering it not level 3.
In a bug out, I'm light and maneuverable, soft armor. If My location is surrounded by hostiles, I'd throw on both.
Dkx looks awesome but it's not in my budget.
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Can also check out http://infidelbodyarmor.com/ (http://infidelbodyarmor.com/)
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I have be looking around and anyone locally carry plate carrier in black color and not sure to pick up ar500 plate or HY100 steel. I need it light for active shooter situation.
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For work. I have body armor but hope it will stop pistol rounds. My concern is that if there is active shooter situation, one might be carrying .223, or 7.62. Department will not issue only to high asset area.
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On forums boards I've always heard the name Bullet Proof ME whenever someone asked about body armor.
http://www.bulletproofme.com/ (http://www.bulletproofme.com/)
Good reading Material! Thanks Wtf? Shane.
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Thanks Q. Our issued body armor is good but could be better. The ar500 plate will do with Eagle Industries plate carrier. When the call comes in with rifle involve, I just need to pull the carrier over and become a tactical ninja.
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My Titanium/Teflon Bullets will go thru any body armor. We can try at the next Swap Meet.
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Illegal! I'm calling the cops!
just don't shoot them from a gun that is made of plastic so it cannot be seen on a metal detector
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Illegal! I'm calling the cops!
I dont have them they still at your house!
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Retro-bumping this thread because topic is important. Looking for a N.I.J. certified plate that meets Level 3+ standards. Primary Arms seems to be out of stock on the Survival Armor Rampart brand. Not the zombie apocalypse that concerns me, but the mobs who shoot and scavenge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt8OLP1lgxw&t=53s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt8OLP1lgxw&t=53s)
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When I was looking to upgrade from lvl 3 steel, I noticed most companies 3+ was more expensive than lvl4. Which caused me to just buy lvl4's.
Some makers make 3+ in steel still. Which is thinner by a lot when wearing them. And once you go lvl4, it's pretty much ceramic type, which is thicker. But with ceramics, you can also spend more and get lighter. Like instead of 8lbs lvl 4's you can get 4lbs lvl4s. And the weight doesn't seem like a lot, but after being in the sun for 4-5 hours, it does make a huge difference.
The above are rifle rated.
I didn't watch the YT vid, but soft armor would be 3A or less and not rifle rated. As the title states, "which soft armor panel is the best" is why I made the assumption. Except Safelite which has 1 up to 50 cal rated. And there is a vid of it taking a 50 cal hit on YT. IIRC the channel is Edwin Sarcasian or something. He calls his uncle "jabrone" all the time. Then there's soft armor Dragon Skin by Pinnacle, but they went out of business in like 2006 after they lost the Army trials. So I don't think you would be able to find Dragon Skin anymore.