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tlm225 · July 31, 2012, 11:35 AM

17 years as a full time LEO here. While I carry both on and off-duty I do not wear my vest off-duty and I don't envision ever doing so. The handgun is for unanticipated problems. Off-duty, If I feel that an area or location was such a risk that I needed to wear a vest, I don't go there.

You specifically mention taking your children to the movie with you. Where's their vest?

In the end, wear it if you like. I'm just giving my thoughts on how I chose to be.

July 31, 2012, 11:35 AM	#35
tlm225 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 962	17 years as a full time LEO here. While I carry both on and off-duty I do not wear my vest off-duty and I don't envision ever doing so. The handgun is for unanticipated problems. Off-duty, If I feel that an area or location was such a risk that I needed to wear a vest, I don't go there. You specifically mention taking your children to the movie with you. Where's their vest? In the end, wear it if you like. I'm just giving my thoughts on how I chose to be. __________________ All that is neccessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke