Bullet proof vest worth it?

kandori · Post by **kandori** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:53 pm

Basically i was thinking of buying a bullet proof vest, however i was wondering if the weight and cost of one would be better allocated elsewhere. So whats your guys takes on this ? If it could be better spent elsewhere, where would that be ?

firepower · Post by **firepower** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:35 pm

Spend it on necessities starting with food

ATB
Mick

poppypiesdad · Post by **poppypiesdad** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:50 pm

Buy food and water storage first. Unless you think it is a must have , then ......

The Ace of Spades · Post by **The Ace of Spades** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:53 pm

I agree with Mick. There are more important things than body armour. As well as food - water, clothing, candles, torches, batteries, basic but good quality camping gear.

Must admit, I would love a bullet proof vest - just for fun.

Ace.

Attack Warning Red · Post by **Attack Warning Red** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:14 pm

Personally I'd buy a stabproof vest before a bulletproof one. I think you're much more likely to get stabbed than shot in this country...

12mp82 · Post by **12mp82** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:17 pm

Attack Warning Red wrote:Personally I'd buy a stabproof vest before a bulletproof one. I think you're much more likely to get stabbed than shot in this country...

Try for a covert one though, an overt one will only get you stabbed in the leg

unsure · Post by **unsure** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:28 pm

not much help but i have both , covert and overt . they`re heavy to wear and not the most comfy of things .its not the hard ceramic plates you need its the kevlar liner .

KalPrep · Post by **KalPrep** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:36 pm

Food and water first, I would be trying my best to stay out of situations where a vest of either type ended up being necessary. Thinking post SHTF possibly, but again, if you have planned and prepped, your exposure to such situations should be minimal.

Maddosammo · Post by **Maddosammo** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:09 pm

unless you live in america where, guns are legal and easy to obtain, and you would run into armed gangs, then i would say that you should just go for basic, food, water, shelter preps etc.

Also a bullet proof vest, probably wouldnt stop big rounds like you would encounter over here, like rifles and shotguns, where it would most likely go trough without a ceramic plate insert.

Attack Warning Red wrote:Personally I'd buy a stabproof vest before a bulletproof one. I think you're much more likely to get stabbed than shot in this country...

second that, just last week there was a guy who was stabbed to death not to far from where i live.

although if i did, require a armour of somesort, i think i would just wear my mountain biking body armour, the plates would most likely deflect any blades and scrapnel, but i direct gunshot would easily go straight through.

unsure · Post by **unsure** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:17 pm

a bullet proof vest will stop buckshot and most pointed objects , arrows , knives ect one things for sure they will certainly lessen the damage they could do .
if the country went to hell in a handbasket then i can see some people resorting to high levels of violence to get what they want and not thinking twice about it . just think how many people have been stabbed in the last few years and thats with out any real provacation , thats just because they wanted what other people had , be it a mobile phone or just cash money . know imagine what they would do for food and water if they had none .
i don`t know about you guys and girls but i`ll be keeping mine .

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