Just in case...

[gun_slinger_boy]

With the recent win of DJT I feel we've been bought some time and it's possible for things to get better in the future but... we should stay ever vigilant. We have to keep the heat on and keep striking while the iron is hot. Tensions are high right now and the near future is filled with uncertainty. I think the next big test will be on inauguration day. I've recently acquired some gear just in case things take a turn for the worse. Anyone else have this type of gear?

Plate carrier with IIIA ballistics within the vest and IV ceramics in the pouches. Tacos for rig versatility.

 

[GUNSICK]

I'm loving your Bakelite mags.

 

[Automan21]

Was thinking about getting a similar set up.

 

[Celt]

I need an ak.

As for set up, yep.. mayflower apc, plates, triple mag pouch mounted to front.

Hsgi battlebelt fully loaded.

Ill be picking up a vest soon too from a forum member. This will stay in my vehicle sonce i work in the city.

 

[Podmonkey]

Krinkovs are cool

 

[Justincase]

What?







Get it? Cuz it's my screen name...

 

[Podmonkey]

What?







Get it? Cuz it's my screen name...

Oh you must be friends with anopinion

 

[Uzi]

Yes.

Mine is level III which I prefer. Has the anti spalling ar500 contoured steel plates. Steel nylon coated cables to reinforce the load used inside the black carrier. For MOLLE attachments, I have a Fixed CS tanto, 3 mag pouches, full med kit, and flashlight pouch on it too. I have my 7" 300 blackout pistol with a kak brace that would be used in conjunction with that vest if SHTF. Not comfortable posting pictures of it to be honest.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

Yes.

Mine is level III which I prefer. Has the anti spalling ar500 contoured steel plates. Steel nylon coated cables to reinforce the load used inside the black carrier. For MOLLE attachments, I have a Fixed CS tanto, 3 mag pouches, full med kit, and flashlight pouch on it too. I have my 7" 300 blackout pistol with a kak brace that would be used in conjunction with that vest if SHTF. Not comfortable posting pictures of it to be honest.

Just curious. Why do you prefer level III? I need to get a med kit for sure. I think a bladder would be a good idea as well. Or at least a canteen.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Just curious. Why do you prefer level III? I need to get a med kit for sure. I think a bladder would be a good idea as well. Or at least a canteen.

Stop more calibers?

3 is stronger than 3a. Or at least I think so....I've hasld a few scotches and my,memory is a little fuzzy.

Ps- I'm jealous of your evil gun. I want one.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

Stop more calibers?

3 is stronger than 3a. Or at least I think so....I've hasld a few scotches and my,memory is a little fuzzy.

Ps- I'm jealous of your evil gun. I want one.

Yes III has more protection than IIIA but I was more curious if the preference was from a practicality standpoint. For example weight, cut, size etc. Cuts and curves can be done pretty much on all plates (even ceramic). Size can be customized as well. Weight and protection level seem to be the dominant factors in choosing a plate. So for instance IIIA ballistics is much lighter than say III level plates but comes at the cost of less protection. III+ is heavier than say IIA but offers much more protection. It even offers a bit more protection than III. AR500 just came out with a new ightweight plate which is III+ protection with less weight than III. That is pretty awesome. Then there is ceramic level IV that is lighter than most steel plates and offers more protection but comes at the cost of deterioration with each hit. The plate I have can stop 30.06 AP rounds but I also have the IIIA ballistics underneath for extra security.

Here are the NIJ classifications for body armor. There is alot of good stuff in the pdf if you look in the table of contents but what we're talking about is on page 17.

https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/223054.pdf

 

[Uzi]

Just curious. Why do you prefer level III? I need to get a med kit for sure. I think a bladder would be a good idea as well. Or at least a canteen.

With the amount of capable modern rifles and the population of ownership in the united states today, I'm led to believe If I needed armor, I want to be able to stop some very common rifle rounds from ar-15's and ak-47's. The abundance of tests showing the ar500 plates are pretty amazing. In many instances they come out outperforming what they were designed to handle, like taking more rounds unlike lots of soft body armor which deteriorates rapidly. I wear mine often when I'm indoors to get used to the weight for at least a few hours. At first it was more of a novelty, but I see a ban in the future and it can be used for even some home defense situations too. Practically can be observed under specific situations, I guess that depends on what's happening around you. I think doing some training with your gear and getting used to it generally speaking are important too.