Almost wore it last night. Had a vivid reminder of stuff that can happen. Watched a couple cars pulling on the freeway, and someone couldn't get in, rush hour, so they slammed on their brakes. Rather spectacular bang, with lots of metal flying when the cell phone user plowed into the stopped car...
I need something thicker for under the vest. Gets REAL scratchy with the standard carry vest, or, it could just need washing. It has two kevlar plates, on front and back, for a total of 4. Would be better if I was about 20 pounds lighter. Makes me look rather round.