csmw 98 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Everyones got their bug-out bag. Home many of ya'll got body armor when the zombies and katrinas come? What kind you got. I'm Rockin a Second-Chance Monarch-3A concealable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GREYLUPO 358 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Everyones got their bug-out bag. Home many of ya'll got body armor when the zombies and katrinas come? What kind you got. I'm Rockin a Second-Chance Monarch-3A concealable. Wont help if you get tagged with 7.62, it may help absorb some of the shock from hitting the ground after though 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FORKLIFT352 63 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) I got a condor molle plate carrier with 10 x 12 and 6 x 6 AR 500 plates......It don't hide well But I fig. If I need to put it on I'll need to stop .223 and .308. And it will do it over n over n over again. 450.00 Edited February 16, 2011 by FORKLIFT352 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beefcakeb99 572 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 What kind of zombies do you need armor kind? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FORKLIFT352 63 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 More for the ones shooting zobies.....and missing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GREYLUPO 358 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I got a condor molle plate carrier with 10 x 12 and 6 x 6 AR 500 plates......It don't hide well But I fig. If I need to put it on I'll need to stop .223 and .308. And it will do it over n over n over again. 450.00 What if you get shot in the head? How about this 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GREYLUPO 358 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Call me names but this is in the S12 forum instead of the general why? No offense but,,,,,, I wondered that too. Nice ride! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FORKLIFT352 63 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I have seen that one on ebay but......well you know. I got a kevlar helmet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GREYLUPO 358 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) I have seen that one on ebay but......well you know. I got a kevlar helmet. What about in face? Edited February 16, 2011 by GREYLUPO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 <---doesn't know much about body armor. Is there even body armor available to Joe Schmoe civilian that will even slow down a good rifle round? I was under the impression that most body armor available to the general public was only rated for pistol-cal. Semi-related: I swear I remember someone here posting a video or article awhile ago that showed how "bullet proof glass" didn't do a damn thing against 12ga slugs. True? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan 2,343 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I just try really hard not to get hit. It's working really well for me so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I have a 3A concealable vest with a large level 4 Strike plate in the front and a smaller level 4 plate in the rear. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigun5312 3 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I got the only kind you'll ever need. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 What if you get shot in the head? How about this Oh hell yeah! Frankenstein for the win! (look out! he has a 'Hand grenade' !) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Everyones got their bug-out bag. Home many of ya'll got body armor when the zombies and katrinas come? What kind you got. I'm Rockin a Second-Chance Monarch-3A concealable. <---doesn't know much about body armor. Is there even body armor available to Joe Schmoe civilian that will even slow down a good rifle round? I was under the impression that most body armor available to the general public was only rated for pistol-cal. Semi-related: I swear I remember someone here posting a video or article awhile ago that showed how "bullet proof glass" didn't do a damn thing against 12ga slugs. True? 7.62 plates front and rear and I don't know what kind of carrier (looks handgun caliber rated), but the plates fit perfectly. Pricey, but available to civilians. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fauxknight 30 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Is there even body armor available to Joe Schmoe civilian that will even slow down a good rifle round? I was under the impression that most body armor available to the general public was only rated for pistol-cal. Body armor is legal in most states. I'm not an expert on this, but I think your basics vests generally top out at 3A, which will stop most pistol calibers, to stop rifles you need to add ballistic plates rated at 3 or 4, which can get pricey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FORKLIFT352 63 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 AR 500 plate will stop .223 armor percing and .308. Most manufact. Will not sell to public hence most retail will not sell to public. PM me for more info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesavery22 54 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) ... Body armor is legal in most states. I'm not an expert on this, but I think your basics vests generally top out at 3A, which will stop most pistol calibers, to stop rifles you need to add ballistic plates rated at 3 or 4, which can get pricey. lol in what US state is it illegal to own or wear any kind of body armor? edit--- lol holy crap Connecticut... Just Wow. Else it's illegal if you're a felon. Most durable/quality modular weighted vests setups are >≈1/2 the price of a used balcs setup(including soft,plates,carrier). Ask me how I know this. Edited February 16, 2011 by jamesavery22 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
incognito485 26 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 <---doesn't know much about body armor. Is there even body armor available to Joe Schmoe civilian that will even slow down a good rifle round? I was under the impression that most body armor available to the general public was only rated for pistol-cal. Semi-related: I swear I remember someone here posting a video or article awhile ago that showed how "bullet proof glass" didn't do a damn thing against 12ga slugs. True? No it won't stop a rifle round, it goes through like a hot knife going through butter. You can get hit with pistol rounds and it won't go through, however getting shot with say a .357 or .44 magnum or even slugs will potentially be deadly. Even though it won't penetrate, the round will act like a really big cattle gun (No Country for Old Men)and could break you sternum and do some trauma to your heart or other vitals. If you ever see a vest that has been hit by a slug, its nasty........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuffetDestroyer 969 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 <---doesn't know much about body armor. Is there even body armor available to Joe Schmoe civilian that will even slow down a good rifle round? I was under the impression that most body armor available to the general public was only rated for pistol-cal. Semi-related: I swear I remember someone here posting a video or article awhile ago that showed how "bullet proof glass" didn't do a damn thing against 12ga slugs. True? No it won't stop a rifle round, it goes through like a hot knife going through butter. You can get hit with pistol rounds and it won't go through, however getting shot with say a .357 or .44 magnum or even slugs will potentially be deadly. Even though it won't penetrate, the round will act like a really big cattle gun (No Country for Old Men)and could break you sternum and do some trauma to your heart or other vitals. If you ever see a vest that has been hit by a slug, its nasty........... You mean that the vests we see in cop movies stopping everything with no other injuries don't really exist? Sure... and guns run out of ammo! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csmw 98 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm not worried about rifle rounds. Imma get shot by some cop's Glock when I am looting. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks for the education on body armor, fellas. AR 500 plate will stop .223 armor percing and .308. Most manufact. Will not sell to public hence most retail will not sell to public. PM me for more info. Damn, that's what they make steel targets out of; AR500. Gotta be heavy as hell, I'd imagine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FORKLIFT352 63 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 12 lbs. Not a run and gun setup.But if one was in good shape not a prob. Im about 40 lbs. Over weight and I don't feel the 12 lbs to heavy at all. So if I get rid of my fat belly 12 lbs. Would feel like a jacket. Mostly got it for around the house.450.00 I could have got a new gun but I got plenty. And at the price of a new gun I raised the odds in my faver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 No it won't stop a rifle round, it goes through like a hot knife going through butter. You can get hit with pistol rounds and it won't go through, however getting shot with say a .357 or .44 magnum or even slugs will potentially be deadly. Even though it won't penetrate, the round will act like a really big cattle gun (No Country for Old Men)and could break you sternum and do some trauma to your heart or other vitals. If you ever see a vest that has been hit by a slug, its nasty........... Not as nasty as a 3" hole in your chest. There is a lot of blunt force trauma when being struck with any round. I have been hit twice on different occasions, neither time stopped me. Once with a .45 ACP and once with a .38 Spl +P. While neither round was a rifle round, they got my attention. It felt like someone had hit me with a hammer and caused a lot of deep bruising, they were also concerned about blood clots forming. One hit has left me with a lifelong injury, but I am here to tell about it. The weight is something that you train for, I wear a 45LBS weight vest when I run the 1/2 mile sprint and that is also carrying a water pipe to simulate a loaded M4.(and bat at hood dogs chasing me.) Make sure that it is well fitted, you do not want it so loose it is bouncing when you run and move. Talcum Powder helps with the smell, as does several carriers, so you can change them to a fresh one. The heat is a fact of life, you will get used to it, "Cowboy Up!" As bad as a hit with body armor can be, it is nothing like a hit without it. I see kids use this logic to avoid wearing one. If you plan to be in harms way I would earnestly encourage you to acquire what you can afford, carry and and will wear regularly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 No it won't stop a rifle round, it goes through like a hot knife going through butter. You can get hit with pistol rounds and it won't go through, however getting shot with say a .357 or .44 magnum or even slugs will potentially be deadly. Even though it won't penetrate, the round will act like a really big cattle gun (No Country for Old Men)and could break you sternum and do some trauma to your heart or other vitals. If you ever see a vest that has been hit by a slug, its nasty........... There's a video of a soldier in Iraq standing around next to his Humvee when he gets hit by a PSL right in the chest from across the street. It knocks him right on his back, but does not penetrate because of the body armor. He then pops back up quickly and retreats, rifle in hand, behind the Humvee. Apparently he survived, while the assailants (who were the ones filming) did not. I can't seem to find the video anymore though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csmw 98 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I figure if another Katrina hits in my area it will be looters and robbers you will have to deal with, and they will probably have a handgun. The only people I would expect to see carrying highpowered rifles would be military and law enforcement, so I wouldn't be worried about taking a hit from them. I think a concealable vets would be mandatory in a Katrina like situation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GREYLUPO 358 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 No it won't stop a rifle round, it goes through like a hot knife going through butter. You can get hit with pistol rounds and it won't go through, however getting shot with say a .357 or .44 magnum or even slugs will potentially be deadly. Even though it won't penetrate, the round will act like a really big cattle gun (No Country for Old Men)and could break you sternum and do some trauma to your heart or other vitals. If you ever see a vest that has been hit by a slug, its nasty........... There's a video of a soldier in Iraq standing around next to his Humvee when he gets hit by a PSL right in the chest from across the street. It knocks him right on his back, but does not penetrate because of the body armor. He then pops back up quickly and retreats, rifle in hand, behind the Humvee. Apparently he survived, while the assailants (who were the ones filming) did not. I can't seem to find the video anymore though. Here ya go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GREYLUPO 358 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) I'm not worried about rifle rounds. Imma get shot by some cop's Glock when I am looting. Dont be an asshole huh. LOOTING? You loot my place and youll get 2 in your vest and one in your dome, and thats if youre lucky enough I have a pistol in my hands and not a rifle. Have you ever seen a police shooting? They dont stop untill you fall down Edited February 16, 2011 by GREYLUPO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csmw 98 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) I'm not worried about rifle rounds. Imma get shot by some cop's Glock when I am looting. Dont be an asshole huh. LOOTING? You loot my place and youll get 2 in your vest and one in your dome ??? It was a joke. Edited February 16, 2011 by C&S Metall-Werkes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GREYLUPO 358 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm not worried about rifle rounds. Imma get shot by some cop's Glock when I am looting. Dont be an asshole huh. LOOTING? You loot my place and youll get 2 in your vest and one in your dome ??? It was a joke. Well use a damn happyface then son! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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