Body armor for instructors - Page 4

bamaranger · June 18, 2012, 11:19 PM

Were I to be on an academy or commercial firing line, , or an RSO at a match, I'd wear that rascal in a heartbeat.

At an FAQ within the district, small group, etc, I'd go with the usual concealed armor.

Doc Maker · June 19, 2012, 03:03 AM

Point Blank sent me a confirmation email today for a Vision concealable, FI carrier and a Paraclete (same company now) RMV w/lv.IV plates. Estimated ship date 7/3. I'll post pics when the vests arrive.

I'm inclined to agree with the conclusion that wearing at the range, while off work, is situational and at the wearers discretion.

Censorship is still weak...

Doc Maker · August 16, 2012, 03:24 PM

UPS finally arrived!!

Here are the pics:

This is a close up of the Outlast cooling layer

Doc Maker · August 16, 2012, 05:08 PM

Ever train complete noobs on the M-16? I've seen MSgts sweep the whole group with a loaded weapon, safety off. They are required for all training on AF bases.

Mine is for work, where we're required to wear 'em.

Glenn E. Meyer · August 16, 2012, 05:23 PM

Cease and desist calling an instructor incompetent because of this choice.

Nice rig, Doc.

On that I'm closing this as we've been down the insult road before and we aren't doing that again.

View Poll Results: When do you wear body armor?
While training, to include tactics, PT, etc.	4	10.53%
On duty or in theatre.	5	13.16%
Rarely. Usually stashed in the bug out bag.	2	5.26%
Both 1 & 2.	9	23.68%
Never! I'm the Highlander...	18	47.37%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

June 18, 2012, 11:19 PM	#76
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	like it Were I to be on an academy or commercial firing line, , or an RSO at a match, I'd wear that rascal in a heartbeat. At an FAQ within the district, small group, etc, I'd go with the usual concealed armor.

June 19, 2012, 03:03 AM	#77
Doc Maker Member Join Date: December 11, 2010 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 67	Point Blank sent me a confirmation email today for a Vision concealable, FI carrier and a Paraclete (same company now) RMV w/lv.IV plates. Estimated ship date 7/3. I'll post pics when the vests arrive. I'm inclined to agree with the conclusion that wearing at the range, while off work, is situational and at the wearers discretion. Censorship is still weak... Last edited by Doc Maker; June 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM.

August 16, 2012, 05:23 PM	#80
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Cease and desist calling an instructor incompetent because of this choice. Nice rig, Doc. On that I'm closing this as we've been down the insult road before and we aren't doing that again. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

August 16, 2012, 03:24 PM	#78
Doc Maker Member Join Date: December 11, 2010 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 67	UPS finally arrived!! Here are the pics: This is a close up of the Outlast cooling layer

August 16, 2012, 05:08 PM	#79
Doc Maker Member Join Date: December 11, 2010 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 67	Ever train complete noobs on the M-16? I've seen MSgts sweep the whole group with a loaded weapon, safety off. They are required for all training on AF bases. Mine is for work, where we're required to wear 'em.