Bullet Proof Vest

[bluelightzgrl]

OK, I know what you meant but let me be the first to say THERE IS NO SUCH THING!

I HATE when people say "bullet proof". I've seen a dozen or more CHIEF OF POLICE on the news from various states and departments saying things like "the officer was only saved because he/she had their BULLET PROOF VEST on". I know it's semantics and all but THEY DON'T EXIST. The problem with people saying that is that some officers are stupid enough to start believing what they hear and that'll lead to your DEATH. They are Ballistic vests or bullet resistant vest or body armor but NOT proof!!

Now that you have so delicately and sensitively informed the rest of us as to what gets your fur all matted up. :p

But if it makes you feel better, I get the same way when some retarded yahoo on t.v. says "...the officer was on routine patrol..." :mad:

[Hockey9019]

Well I guess our friend here isn't serious. I'm still going to go with the thinking that he only wants it to be cool and to show off to all his friends. Trust me I know things ;)

[Group9]

My department issued out vests when appropriate. Have you checked with the officers on the department to see if they could loan you an old one?

That's what I would do. Just because a vest is over 5 years old doesn't mean it isn't better than not wearing one, and most places have lots of expired, but really still functional, vests lying around.

[Tater]

Galls has Level II for $280, but I don't know how good it is, especially since it is the Galls brand.

I have one from Gall's, and just ordered a new one from them. Yes, it is a Gall's brand, but it is made by Point Blank for them.

[nadler20]

My department issued out vests when appropriate. Have you checked with the officers on the department to see if they could loan you an old one?

That's what I would do. Just because a vest is over 5 years old doesn't mean it isn't better than not wearing one, and most places have lots of expired, but really still functional, vests lying around.

Ya talk to your advisors. I'm sure they could finagle a vest for you either from other officers or maybe by rummaging around the precinct/locker rooms.

I'd kill for a 5 year old vest. Hell my vest is from 1987! :eek: It's a 3a, so that makes it about a 2, 2a now? But in all seriousness, it still works right?:confused:

[keith758]

I'd look in "Quartermaster Law Pro" for a good vest at a decent price. They ALL have to meet federal requirements and be certified, so don't let anyone tell you a $1000.00 vest is "better" than a $400.00 vest. It's probably lighter and more comfortable, but that's about it. I have an Extreme level 2 that I paid about $800.00 bucks for, and I hate it. The light material balls up, rolls up, and is really no better than the older style vest I had before.

[troysig]

Trust me you NEVER get used to it!!!!!!!

It always moves and will NEVER be comfortable!!!!

Just my .02

Then when you get your next vest, get sized by a retailer that is trained. If you have one that is sized right you will get some what use to it.

[Iwannabeacop]

I have to agree, $$$ does not equal quality (at least not always), but do make sure it fits before buying...nothing worse than a sore neck from the damn thing riding up...oh and summer's right around the corner too, so comfort is a factor...not nearly as big as safety, but big big big....I sweat like a pig in my IIIa during the summer...good to loose a few pounds but pure misery....:eek:

[taztrap]

Im not the best about vest, but i have a matrix vest. it has no trauma plate in it though. we HAVE to wear it on ride alongs.

[Hockey9019]

Im not the best about vest, but i have a matrix vest. it has no trauma plate in it though. we HAVE to wear it on ride alongs.

Are you sure its not to make you feel "cool"

[ILCadet401]

Are you sure its not to make you feel "cool"

No, thats the handcuffs. :rolleyes:

[Johninaustin]

A properly fitted vest should not move at all. Send them back to be resized if you need to.

I have two current ones not counting the raid vest. (One open-sided and one with full side panels) All are very comfortable. ;)