Question about a vest

[Whitewolf1970]

I hope you're not serious.

A weapon is nothing more than a tool. If used correctly,it can help people. If used improperly,it can hurt people. But it does not have a mind of its own. The operator of that tool dictates its use.

Not that serious, u know some people wish. And yep, I know it doesn't have a mind of its own. Hi I'm new non-cop here. I just put in humors. Nuthin serious. But enjoy to see a lot of cops smile and laugh. :D

[mcsap]

You can't get knifed through a door, you can't get knifed at 50 ft .

YOu can get shot through a door, from 100 yds (+).


I'll stick with a ballistic vest anyday.

[Whitewolf1970]

Ouch, if thru the door, that's hurt. Even the door can scream, "screeouch" :eek: :D So much powers in any firearms/rifles than just funny knives. <sigh> Even the bows are the same as knives. Are ballistic vests lighter than other vests?

[steelcityk9cop]

You can get bullet/stab combo vests..... In the last 10 years I've had one guy attack me with a hatchet. I've never run into someone that wanted to stab me..... I've run into a whole lotta guns and luck of the Irish has prevented me from taking one.

[Whitewolf1970]

Whoa! The luck of Irish is still with ya. You're lucky fella.

[wild800]

Get a threat level IIIA if you can afford it, be sure to wear your duty belt and uniform when you get fitted for it. My department issues the Safariland Zero G right now, and it is a good vest, except the carrier (outside cover) wears out quickly and the velcro is sucky. It is true that there were two known failures of vests containing the Zylon(one fatal), I would not hesitate to purchase a vest containing that fiber. I recommend you go to the Second Chance and the Armorholdings websites, and read up on the NIJ test protocols for the various vests to get a better understanding of what each threat level vest is designed to withstand, and then purchase the best you can afford.