Body armor?

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Originally Posted by trubulator I hate to even think of a situation where I might want it, but what should one look for in the way of a vest? Do you pretty much have to buy hard plates, or will the soft armor protect you well enough?

As mentioned, soft armor only protects against pistols. In a country where an AR15 is the most popular gun, I personally do not think soft armor is worth the cost. (although it protects less, it costs more)

There are various options for hard plates. Steel being the cheapest (check out AR500.com) with ceramic and plastic being more expensive, and also a lot lighter.

Like everything else, you have to decide how to plan to use it. Steel armor is heavy and a bad choice if you're planning on running miles in it. If it's just something you want while defending your home or in a vehicle it's the cheapest most effective option.

If you want some extra protection all day long and want to conceal it, then you will probably need soft armor.

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Body armor?