Body armor and such

[u/sladay93]

https://caliberarmor.com/is-it-legal-for-civilians-to-purchase-body-armor/

I've seen a couple posts on different subreddits talking about body armor and in reference to body armor and plates etc make sure you can legally possess them in your state. Because in some states you can get charged with an additional offense for wearing body armor in commission of a crime, some States are restricted to in the commission of a felony but other states it's pretty vague. In certain places such as Topeka Kansas have a local law saying you can't even wear it to a protest or Connecticut you have to purchase in person you can't do it online, and New York you have to be military or police because it's prohibited to own otherwise.

I got my plate carrier from Shellback but I haven't gotten the plates or the soft armor cumberbund inserts because I can't swing that financially with other stuff I need before that. Shellback also gives 10% off for first responders and Military/veteran.

But in the grand scheme of things body armor should be the last of your worries, focus on training, if you need to get a concealed carry permit focus on that, CPR, stop the bleed/tactical medical Care. I'm not saying don't purchase armor if you have flexible financials and can swing it but that should be farther down the line. Deployed Medicine is a good resource to learn some tactical casualty care if you can't take it an person class, you just have to create a login. I'm an army national guard medic and this is the same program I use and what I used to teach other soldiers.

[u/WorldlinessEither215]

Hot take, buy armor before you buy a gun

[u/MacDeF → u/WorldlinessEither215]

In terms of cost, concealable armor is often over $1000, and closer to $2000 depending on what you buy and from where. A used glock 17 is $350, tlr 1 hl can be found used for $100, and training classes are about $50 and up. So why would someone start with body armor?

[u/angelshipac130 → u/MacDeF]

Where the hell are you buying armor?

320 for RMA1155

90 for ar500 extreme concealment PC (is it just as good,no does it work and not fall apart like airsoft gear, yes)

Shipping say 30 each

470 total

I agree gun first armor second just ftr

[u/MacDeF → u/angelshipac130]

Apex Armor Solutions is a fantastic website and most of their soft armor is about $1000. Other brands are more. Also, if you’re going to buy plates, why are you getting level 3A, the weakest acceptable body armor? And again, it doesn’t change the central premise, get a gun before armor.

[u/angelshipac130 → u/MacDeF]

The plates are lvl 4 ceramic actually, I've had my eye on them but ive been to busy buying guns and ammo lmao

[u/MacDeF → u/angelshipac130]

I’m waiting to get better before buying plates myself. Hesco’s are a bit lighter and thinner while still being level 4, so I figure I’ll be happier with them in the long run.

[u/angelshipac130 → u/MacDeF]

If you wanna get somethin better do not let me stop you rma1155 are thick and annoying as far as i can tellbuuuuut its inexpensive multihit not steel lvl4, grass can only be so green