How Many Not Leo Members Own A Bulletproof Vest??

DBOUNCE1 · February 14, 2006, 04:19 PM

Just curious to see how many of my fellow TFL membere own a bulletproof vest that ARE NOT LEO's

DBOUNCE1 · February 14, 2006, 04:20 PM

And what is your reasoning for owning one i.e. everyday wear, personal/home defense just whatever

VirgilCaine · February 14, 2006, 04:33 PM

I own one by Second Chance. I bought it in 1990 to supplement my load out for a PST assignment in Berlin. I still have it. Thanks to my doc and my wife, it fits again!

DBOUNCE1 · February 14, 2006, 04:43 PM

intresting, Thanks for the reply.

Any others???

joab · February 14, 2006, 04:45 PM

I bought a level IIA American Body Armor and Equipment vest few years ago because I was bored. I have never worn it other than to piss off my wife.
I think I paid about $100 for it. It's probably about 50 years old

I'm thinking about shooting it to see if it works

DBOUNCE1 · February 14, 2006, 04:48 PM

Are you going to be in it when you shoot it???

If that's the case all i have to say is be careful

joab · February 14, 2006, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Are you going to be in it when you shoot it???

Oh hell no.

When I first got it I had my son punch me in the chest.
With the trauma plate smacking into my chest it hurt worse than if he had hit me with no vest.

There was a story posted either here or THR about a father and son Darwin Award team .
The father had his son forcefully stab him with a knife to see if the vest would stop a blade.
They don't

DBOUNCE1 · February 14, 2006, 04:55 PM

All i have to say to that one is WOW!!!

DBOUNCE1 · February 14, 2006, 05:08 PM

Come on guys don't be skurred.

Post up

DBOUNCE1 · February 14, 2006, 05:10 PM

OOOOHHH! Lookie there i'm a senior member now!

How about that!!

ws6_keith · February 14, 2006, 05:34 PM

Yes, I have one.

DBOUNCE1 · February 14, 2006, 05:42 PM

why for??

prime8 · February 14, 2006, 06:01 PM

Bought it at a gun show, and I bought it cuz it matched my shoes!! Heck if I could buy, or afford, an m198 howitzer I would!!

IZinterrogator · February 14, 2006, 06:23 PM

I have Army-issued Interceptor body armor with the ceramic plates, and I'm not a LEO. Does that count?

Glockamolie · February 14, 2006, 06:30 PM

Former LEO with one checking in. I just hold on to it for SHTF purposes. It's about 10 years old, but wasn't worn much. It should still be OK, since it's hanging in a climate-controlled closet and never sees the outside world. It may not be perfect, but it would be better than nothing.

ws6_keith · February 14, 2006, 07:05 PM

Why for? Well, SHTF is one reason I suppose. Another is because I'd rather be better prepared than the next guy. Oh, here's a good one - they are supposedly trying to ban sales to civilians, so get one while you can - and I did.

Dust_Devil · February 14, 2006, 08:01 PM

I have a ProMax Level II. It also has a rifle plate in it rated to stop a .308.

I have been doing armed security type jobs and have worn it now and then especially when I was guarding ATM techs.

I just wish I had spent a couple more hundred dollars and bought the lighter weight model as the one I have now is a bit uncomfortable and really restricts your movement.

czc3513 · February 14, 2006, 08:05 PM

I have one.
It is a point blank level 2.
It has a 1in cut on the back.
I paid $40 for it.

rapier144 · February 14, 2006, 09:45 PM

Dang now i want one!

darkvibe · February 14, 2006, 10:13 PM

I live in NYS and i'm pretty sure it's illegal for non LEO/military to have any of that here. So no, i dont have one

CobrayCommando · February 14, 2006, 11:02 PM

What I'm seeing here is that not many people have them. I think they are an invaluable asset for home defense and I plan on getting one ASAP.

BigFunWMU · February 14, 2006, 11:21 PM

Wouldn't be a bad idea for people that spend a lot of time at the range; RSOs and whatnot. Just one more thing to make you a little more "stupid-resistant".

ditty22 · February 14, 2006, 11:27 PM

Yep my buddy kinda got me one from his coast guard days

Rob P. · February 14, 2006, 11:41 PM

In some jurisdictions posession of body armor is a major serious felony. So, in effect you may be asking some of the members here to admit to a criminal act.

Shame, shame, shame on you.

For the record, NO I DO NOT have any sort of body armor.

Optical Serenity · February 15, 2006, 12:12 AM

I'm an LEO, but either way I have a spare vest in my trunk for SHTF scenarios... Also I feel like there MAY be a situation where someone other than me may need one...

February 14, 2006, 04:19 PM	#1
DBOUNCE1 Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Location: OMAHA Posts: 189	How Many Not Leo Members Own A Bulletproof Vest?? Just curious to see how many of my fellow TFL membere own a bulletproof vest that ARE NOT LEO's

February 14, 2006, 04:33 PM	#3
VirgilCaine Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2004 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 419	I own one by Second Chance. I bought it in 1990 to supplement my load out for a PST assignment in Berlin. I still have it. Thanks to my doc and my wife, it fits again! __________________ "Danger Itself Is The Best Remedy For Danger"

February 14, 2006, 04:45 PM	#5
joab Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2002 Location: Orl Fla Posts: 3,254	I bought a level IIA American Body Armor and Equipment vest few years ago because I was bored. I have never worn it other than to piss off my wife. I think I paid about $100 for it. It's probably about 50 years old I'm thinking about shooting it to see if it works __________________ Joab the Bugman Founding member- Lords of Pomposity It's a Yankee Doodle thing

February 14, 2006, 04:48 PM	#6
DBOUNCE1 Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Location: OMAHA Posts: 189	Are you going to be in it when you shoot it??? If that's the case all i have to say is be careful __________________ KICK THE TIRES AND LIGHT THE FIRES

February 14, 2006, 04:55 PM	#8
DBOUNCE1 Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Location: OMAHA Posts: 189	All i have to say to that one is WOW!!! __________________ KICK THE TIRES AND LIGHT THE FIRES

February 14, 2006, 04:20 PM	#2
DBOUNCE1 Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Location: OMAHA Posts: 189	And what is your reasoning for owning one i.e. everyday wear, personal/home defense just whatever

February 14, 2006, 04:43 PM	#4
DBOUNCE1 Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Location: OMAHA Posts: 189	intresting, Thanks for the reply. Any others???

February 14, 2006, 05:08 PM	#9
DBOUNCE1 Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Location: OMAHA Posts: 189	Come on guys don't be skurred. Post up __________________ KICK THE TIRES AND LIGHT THE FIRES

February 14, 2006, 05:10 PM	#10
DBOUNCE1 Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Location: OMAHA Posts: 189	OOOOHHH! Lookie there i'm a senior member now! How about that!! __________________ KICK THE TIRES AND LIGHT THE FIRES

February 14, 2006, 05:34 PM	#11
ws6_keith Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 1999 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Yes, I have one. __________________ Keith http://www.ws6.com

February 14, 2006, 05:42 PM	#12
DBOUNCE1 Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Location: OMAHA Posts: 189	why for?? __________________ KICK THE TIRES AND LIGHT THE FIRES

February 14, 2006, 06:01 PM	#13
prime8 Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: In a tent in Iowa Posts: 434	me too Bought it at a gun show, and I bought it cuz it matched my shoes!! Heck if I could buy, or afford, an m198 howitzer I would!!

February 14, 2006, 06:23 PM	#14
IZinterrogator Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2004 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,457	I have Army-issued Interceptor body armor with the ceramic plates, and I'm not a LEO. Does that count? __________________ "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!” - Samuel Adams

February 14, 2006, 06:30 PM	#15
Glockamolie Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 359	Former LEO with one checking in. I just hold on to it for SHTF purposes. It's about 10 years old, but wasn't worn much. It should still be OK, since it's hanging in a climate-controlled closet and never sees the outside world. It may not be perfect, but it would be better than nothing. __________________ Brandon

February 14, 2006, 07:05 PM	#16
ws6_keith Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 1999 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 147	Why for? Well, SHTF is one reason I suppose. Another is because I'd rather be better prepared than the next guy. Oh, here's a good one - they are supposedly trying to ban sales to civilians, so get one while you can - and I did. __________________ Keith http://www.ws6.com

February 14, 2006, 08:01 PM	#17
Dust_Devil Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 235	I have a ProMax Level II. It also has a rifle plate in it rated to stop a .308. I have been doing armed security type jobs and have worn it now and then especially when I was guarding ATM techs. I just wish I had spent a couple more hundred dollars and bought the lighter weight model as the one I have now is a bit uncomfortable and really restricts your movement.

February 14, 2006, 08:05 PM	#18
czc3513 Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2005 Location: Oregon. Posts: 709	I have one. It is a point blank level 2. It has a 1in cut on the back. I paid $40 for it. __________________ "HEDP: High Explosive Donkey Punch"

February 14, 2006, 09:45 PM	#19
rapier144 Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: tennessee Posts: 686	Dang now i want one! __________________ Scan and Breathe Scan and Breathe Stupidity should hurt

February 14, 2006, 10:13 PM	#20
darkvibe Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2005 Posts: 104	I live in NYS and i'm pretty sure it's illegal for non LEO/military to have any of that here. So no, i dont have one

February 14, 2006, 11:02 PM	#21
CobrayCommando Junior member Join Date: November 21, 2004 Posts: 1,631	What I'm seeing here is that not many people have them. I think they are an invaluable asset for home defense and I plan on getting one ASAP.

February 14, 2006, 11:21 PM	#22
BigFunWMU Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Posts: 304	Wouldn't be a bad idea for people that spend a lot of time at the range; RSOs and whatnot. Just one more thing to make you a little more "stupid-resistant". __________________ "Anarchism is founded on the observation that since few men are wise enough to rule themselves, even fewer are wise enough to rule others." - Edward Abbey

February 14, 2006, 11:27 PM	#23
ditty22 Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Posts: 24	Yep my buddy kinda got me one from his coast guard days

February 14, 2006, 11:41 PM	#24
Rob P. Junior member Join Date: September 7, 2005 Posts: 467	In some jurisdictions posession of body armor is a major serious felony. So, in effect you may be asking some of the members here to admit to a criminal act. Shame, shame, shame on you. For the record, NO I DO NOT have any sort of body armor.

February 15, 2006, 12:12 AM	#25
Optical Serenity Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 513	I'm an LEO, but either way I have a spare vest in my trunk for SHTF scenarios... Also I feel like there MAY be a situation where someone other than me may need one...