I've just been sized for body armor and one of the vests I'm being issued is a Red Firearms Instructor vest like the one below. So here's the dilemma, when to wear the red ballistic vest without looking like a douche. In addition to the obligation to train in your duty gear, there are other times I believe wearing is mandatory; 360° shoot houses, low/no light training, and large exercises (for visibility.) Then there are the times that I find myself on the line with a naturally unsafe shooter, wishing I had a level II on. I get swept a lot by new shooters, especially when they have a malfunction. Then again, we don't want to intimidate them into thinking that no one can be around them without wearing body armor. What are your thoughts on wearing ballistics in training? When is it appropriate or not?
