...Body armour seems cool at first until you have to wear it all day. It's part of my uniform as law enforcement but you will be happy to take it off when your shift is over. It's very hot and always itching you in places you can't reach. It's life saving though!!!
Same here... I work in Personal Security, and after 14 hours ESPECIALLY during the humid summer months, the sigh of relief can't be explained in words..lol But in those sketchy situations, youll be so glad you had it on...
I was told by the seller, they pretty much last forever. I even saw a review on youtube a long time ago someone bought old 80's or 90's body armour, tested well with no issues. Kevlars biggest enemy is UV light from the sun, it breaks anything down if kept in the direct sunlight.
get used to wearing it along with your bug out bag while shooting at the range. see which coats and sweaters you have that you can wear with this vest. also practice putting it on and off for speed. great video.
Great vest, level III A+ is good protection yet still light enough to keep you quick. Adjust it so that it's about three fingers above your belly button. Your vitals will be covered and you will still be able to draw your sidearm. More comfortable when seated as well, so you will wear it and not leave it sitting around. God Bless!
@DEMCAD: just so you are aware, the IIIA+ rating means it is designed to stop threats other than those the vest is tested against, and a IIIA is normally expected to stop. That vest should stop high velocity 9mm FMJ from a sub machine gun, hot 10mm, most types of 5.7mm and 7.62x25mm Tokarev.
demcad we go way back 12 years remember you telling us to by condoms to put water in , we i invite people over they enjoy a ice cold condom refreshment
That’s crazy that it doesn’t last until it’s been shot a bunch. Five years, like it’s food? It looks good, but I’d also like something that can resist rifle calibers.
There are videos online of people shooting 20+ year old body armor and it still stopping all rounds it was rated for. Here is a test I did of a 25 year old Safariland IIIA vs a .500 S&W magnum. The vest stopped it easily: ua-cam.com/video/CeEyAJLejzg/v-deo.html That test was about 10 years ago- I still have the same vest, and It will still stop anything it was originally rated to stop. Whenever i need a backstop, it's what I use.
The ballistic fibers break down over time from heat, moisture and wear. Armor won't become useless at the end of the five-year warranty, but that's the time frame it is guaranteed to meet the testing standards.
I do not recommend level IV or level III steel for civilians. It is far too heavy, and most civilians are in terrible shape. You'll end up a heat casualty. Get yourself level III+ Polyethelene. It is very light and will still stop most rifle threats. - Former US Army infantryman
What I would do is get a concealable soft body armor for EDC then have a chest rig with level 4 plates in it so if you had to book it home you'd slip Rig over soft and increase firepower from handgun to AR/AK/308 + rilfes. Just my ideal
Yeah I got some suprlus police body armor a bunch of years ago, then due to the age of the armor that was stated as level "4" lol, as it is hardened kevlar plus a front and back ceramic plate of some sort, it was the style originally used in Ireland due to all the police shootings there. (I traced it back as RCMP surplus --and they rarely wore the stuff and didn't like it cause it was too bulky and heavy) None the less I also picked up "conceiled" body armor, but its more or less the same type of stuff you have, but it was ordered from China so I just got to go with it is what it is, it is a little smaller than yours but covers the same dynamic and offers front and back protection. I also picked up some trauma pads also, these were from Israel and they are used to absorb and redirect armor impacts so you don't get impacted by them as much, they absorb the incoming force from the body armor and cushion and redirect it so it doesn't get transferred into the body as much. The first set was a little restrictive and not too comfortable to run in as it tended to bounce up and was heavy but I liked using it as a training vest or weighted vest for exercise. The newer Chinese one is much lighter but doesn't have as much coverage and was rated I think 3A where as the other was probably level 3 but stated as level 4 by the seller. As kevlar plus ceramic is normally good for one or two rifle rounds. I wouldn't expect the ceramic to be 100% or last too many shots but it is probably materially intact more or less as it is moisture protected. The good thing is that the ceramic probably will last a long time and I can cut it out and use it as a ceramic plate on a plate and kevlar setup. I don't really trust either of the kevlars anymore fully but my risk factor is fairly low and they were minimally used so they still probably offer some degree of protection. Not all armors are made the same and they are producing better and better materials these days. Both sets of armor were bargain bin. I am pretty economical in my purchases. The police armor was used and being sold off as at the same time new armor ownership bans were being brought in from the place I got it. Thankfully, I don't have armor ownership restrictions where I live. The Chinese set is well Chinese so you know its cheap but its a bit of a leap of faith. I was doing security work at the time I got it in a sector that has stabbings and shootings occasionally. I was doing patdowns and regularly finding knives and even a bullet - so the idea was that if they are carrying them, there is a chance they could be used in that environment. There were also some reports of shootings in the same industry in an urban area about an hour away and it is all the same crime groups in these areas. The trauma pads were not super expensive but felt I would get them just to reduce the level of injury I suffered in event of being shot in the chest or stomach or spine. I usually only wear it when there is an active shooter in the area I am living or going to an area that has a history of shootings happening, re: high crime areas, forests that hunters may hunt in or poach in or when getting death threats.. since I have a handful of death threats against me if things start getting weird or unusual events I put it on, afterall it doesn't protect you if you aren't wearing it so I just put it next to my bed normally so it can be put on if there are any unknown events, gunshots, loudbangs, home invasion etc.. sort of one of those same things as having a phone next to you to call 911 and some means of protecting yourself. I dunno when you have a death threat of a cartel, or people you know may be protected to illicilt activities or certain crime groups or you have had to deal with crazzies, you've broken up fights or interacted then the threat is more real for you... but even beyond that there is just the realization with an increase in violent crim the chances are real. I'm not really in an urban area now so the threat is generally minimal but its really easy.. its not a get out of death free card but it provides a tini bit of protection like wearing a mask or social distancing. Its just like having a tactical gas mask, NBC rated clothing or having a nuclear fallout plan for deconamination by EDCing a rain poncho with you. Its just little things you can do to build buffers of protection. My mindset is if police need it then people probably need it too not to as easily become victims of violent crime and emergency events that they may encounter. Self reliance is the key.. as always police and emergency services are there as first responders but that means you will probably be a first victim.
@@DEMCAD IIIA+ like yours will stop 9mm smg fire, specialty rounds like 7.62mm tokarev, and shotgun buckshot and even slugs (though you're definitely going to get several broken ribs).
the best option for light weight is polyethelene. These are outstanding super lightweight IIIA plates (14 ounces each), and very inexpensive. You'll need a plate carrier to go along with them: www.ebay.com/itm/363360168162 (I have no affiliation with this company, but i do use and recommend these plates)
@@DEMCAD I have tested IIIA vests that were over 20 years old that still stopped every round they were originally rated for. Check my channel and you can see tests of a 20+ year old Safariland IIIA against 500 S&W magnum and 12 gauge slugs.
I see you're subbed to Corbett Report, me too. I would add "know more news" as the other essential, while "Greasemonkey/ highimpactflix" is also good for liberty lovers.
@@taratucker2561 Already am 🙂 (if not on this tablet account on my other one). Their content has been few and far between the last year, at least on UA-cam.
Thanks.
That fits great on you. Great to put on a sweater or sweatshirt over it .
I think so too! I was surprised to find body armor in a military surplus store.
I bought two of them with my stimulus money. Never stop prepping.💪
A relatively small investment that could pay big dividends!
...Body armour seems cool at first until you have to wear it all day. It's part of my uniform as law enforcement but you will be happy to take it off when your shift is over. It's very hot and always itching you in places you can't reach. It's life saving though!!!
I know thats right I could not wait to get it off after a 12 hour shift
Same here... I work in Personal Security, and after 14 hours ESPECIALLY during the humid summer months, the sigh of relief can't be explained in words..lol
But in those sketchy situations, youll be so glad you had it on...
Plate carriers are even worse.
They last alot longer.
I was told by the seller, they pretty much last forever. I even saw a review on youtube a long time ago someone bought old 80's or 90's body armour, tested well with no issues. Kevlars biggest enemy is UV light from the sun, it breaks anything down if kept in the direct sunlight.
@@D33Lux you are 100% correct.
get used to wearing it along with your bug out bag while shooting at the range. see which coats and sweaters you have that you can wear with this vest. also practice putting it on and off for speed. great video.
Great vest, level III A+ is good protection yet still light enough to keep you quick. Adjust it so that it's about three fingers above your belly button. Your vitals will be covered and you will still be able to draw your sidearm. More comfortable when seated as well, so you will wear it and not leave it sitting around. God Bless!
Been a few years since I’ve seen your vids. Came across this after researching this vest. You’ve definitely lost a lot of lbs….good stuff
Training.
@DEMCAD: just so you are aware, the IIIA+ rating means it is designed to stop threats other than those the vest is tested against, and a IIIA is normally expected to stop. That vest should stop high velocity 9mm FMJ from a sub machine gun, hot 10mm, most types of 5.7mm and 7.62x25mm Tokarev.
Ware a cotton undershirt not synthetic
The front doesn’t really print but the back shoulders are telling.
Great armor.
*Helmet face shields from Hungary are available now at a great price.
Under the shirt vest , Reg
Can tell you lost weight man! been watching you for years. Keep up the good work
demcad we go way back 12 years remember you telling us to by condoms to put water in , we i invite people over they enjoy a ice cold condom refreshment
Get some Israeli celox. If everyone had them in Chicago it would save lives everyday.
Right on! Glad you finally did it.
I have a 2xl ! It fit me well when I was 260lbs. Now I’m 235 and still trying to get to 200-220lbs. I have to get a xl now !
Congratulations.
They last way longer than that just keep them dry
Hey man! I noticed. Whatchya doin is working. I gotta get my ass in gear as well..👍🏻
I got the same one and I've loved it for over a year
That’s crazy that it doesn’t last until it’s been shot a bunch. Five years, like it’s food? It looks good, but I’d also like something that can resist rifle calibers.
There are videos online of people shooting 20+ year old body armor and it still stopping all rounds it was rated for. Here is a test I did of a 25 year old Safariland IIIA vs a .500 S&W magnum. The vest stopped it easily:
ua-cam.com/video/CeEyAJLejzg/v-deo.html
That test was about 10 years ago- I still have the same vest, and It will still stop anything it was originally rated to stop. Whenever i need a backstop, it's what I use.
A wise purchase.
I just ordered the Safelite FRAS consealable system.
I have Hesco L210 and L110 in my plate carrier. I may add some soft armor to my prep for winter months for current times.
Why is it that they only last 5 years? Is that all soft body armor?
Heat is not a big issue on armor. UV light, that will break it down.
That is why it is very important to keep the watertight shell intact. As long as that is not compromised your body armor will last for decades.
Why is there's an explanation date on body armor???
The ballistic fibers break down over time from heat, moisture and wear. Armor won't become useless at the end of the five-year warranty, but that's the time frame it is guaranteed to meet the testing standards.
So they can sell more.
Nice concealability
Nice start but still can get level 4 plates
I do not recommend level IV or level III steel for civilians. It is far too heavy, and most civilians are in terrible shape. You'll end up a heat casualty. Get yourself level III+ Polyethelene. It is very light and will still stop most rifle threats.
- Former US Army infantryman
Looking very svelte, Reggie.
How long did it take for you to receive from ordering online.. I'm thinking of buying from company but like to know if it decent time for delivery.
What I would do is get a concealable soft body armor for EDC then have a chest rig with level 4 plates in it so if you had to book it home you'd slip Rig over soft and increase firepower from handgun to AR/AK/308 + rilfes. Just my ideal
Look into bandages that are for clotting. You should also look into buy 3M a thing called steri-strips
Looks good DEMCAD!
Just requested you on Facebook. I didn’t know you were a substance abuse counselor. That’s what I did when I lived in Florida.
Nice. What do you do now?
@@DEMCAD disabled/retired. Moved back to Michigan in 2016
Yeah I got some suprlus police body armor a bunch of years ago, then due to the age of the armor that was stated as level "4" lol, as it is hardened kevlar plus a front and back ceramic plate of some sort, it was the style originally used in Ireland due to all the police shootings there. (I traced it back as RCMP surplus --and they rarely wore the stuff and didn't like it cause it was too bulky and heavy) None the less I also picked up "conceiled" body armor, but its more or less the same type of stuff you have, but it was ordered from China so I just got to go with it is what it is, it is a little smaller than yours but covers the same dynamic and offers front and back protection. I also picked up some trauma pads also, these were from Israel and they are used to absorb and redirect armor impacts so you don't get impacted by them as much, they absorb the incoming force from the body armor and cushion and redirect it so it doesn't get transferred into the body as much. The first set was a little restrictive and not too comfortable to run in as it tended to bounce up and was heavy but I liked using it as a training vest or weighted vest for exercise. The newer Chinese one is much lighter but doesn't have as much coverage and was rated I think 3A where as the other was probably level 3 but stated as level 4 by the seller. As kevlar plus ceramic is normally good for one or two rifle rounds. I wouldn't expect the ceramic to be 100% or last too many shots but it is probably materially intact more or less as it is moisture protected. The good thing is that the ceramic probably will last a long time and I can cut it out and use it as a ceramic plate on a plate and kevlar setup. I don't really trust either of the kevlars anymore fully but my risk factor is fairly low and they were minimally used so they still probably offer some degree of protection. Not all armors are made the same and they are producing better and better materials these days. Both sets of armor were bargain bin. I am pretty economical in my purchases. The police armor was used and being sold off as at the same time new armor ownership bans were being brought in from the place I got it. Thankfully, I don't have armor ownership restrictions where I live. The Chinese set is well Chinese so you know its cheap but its a bit of a leap of faith. I was doing security work at the time I got it in a sector that has stabbings and shootings occasionally. I was doing patdowns and regularly finding knives and even a bullet - so the idea was that if they are carrying them, there is a chance they could be used in that environment. There were also some reports of shootings in the same industry in an urban area about an hour away and it is all the same crime groups in these areas. The trauma pads were not super expensive but felt I would get them just to reduce the level of injury I suffered in event of being shot in the chest or stomach or spine. I usually only wear it when there is an active shooter in the area I am living or going to an area that has a history of shootings happening, re: high crime areas, forests that hunters may hunt in or poach in or when getting death threats.. since I have a handful of death threats against me if things start getting weird or unusual events I put it on, afterall it doesn't protect you if you aren't wearing it so I just put it next to my bed normally so it can be put on if there are any unknown events, gunshots, loudbangs, home invasion etc.. sort of one of those same things as having a phone next to you to call 911 and some means of protecting yourself. I dunno when you have a death threat of a cartel, or people you know may be protected to illicilt activities or certain crime groups or you have had to deal with crazzies, you've broken up fights or interacted then the threat is more real for you... but even beyond that there is just the realization with an increase in violent crim the chances are real. I'm not really in an urban area now so the threat is generally minimal but its really easy.. its not a get out of death free card but it provides a tini bit of protection like wearing a mask or social distancing. Its just like having a tactical gas mask, NBC rated clothing or having a nuclear fallout plan for deconamination by EDCing a rain poncho with you. Its just little things you can do to build buffers of protection. My mindset is if police need it then people probably need it too not to as easily become victims of violent crime and emergency events that they may encounter. Self reliance is the key.. as always police and emergency services are there as first responders but that means you will probably be a first victim.
Get Rich or Die Tryin’
They only need to be inspected after 5 years will last a lifetime. That is for departments with unlimited money.
make sure you ware it for at least a week. Soft body armor has a break in period it will conform to your body better once it is broke in
👍Full armor, so when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground.
Ephesians 6:12-17
Looking good bro
I'm doing better. Thank you.
What did this vest run you?
$300.
@@DEMCAD thank you.
Bullet safe is a good choice. They last longer then 5 years.
All soft armor has an indefinite lifespan provided you store it laid flat, and you keep the water tight shell intact. Soft body armor does not expire.
What if you get hit in the head or nuts?
Any deer rifle will go through like butter.
How many criminals walk around with a deer rifle?
Criminals are not using rifles. Very few people are ever shot with rifles. 95 percent of all gun shots are pistols.
And your car seat belts won’t do much if you get hit head on by a semi going 90mph…do you wear seat belts?
@@deadhorse1391fantastic response
@@DEMCAD IIIA+ like yours will stop 9mm smg fire, specialty rounds like 7.62mm tokarev, and shotgun buckshot and even slugs (though you're definitely going to get several broken ribs).
What’s a good site to get this and other gear?
Looks like you’ve lost some weight Reginal.👍
I have lost some weight and I'm going to keep it going.
@@DEMCAD glad to hear it for you👍👌
How much did the vest cost and how much more for the plates?
$300. Each Level 4 plate is $250.
you can get IIIA vest on ebay for as little as $150.
Are the sides protected as well? What's the total weight?
I have some good side coverage.
the best option for light weight is polyethelene. These are outstanding super lightweight IIIA plates (14 ounces each), and very inexpensive. You'll need a plate carrier to go along with them:
www.ebay.com/itm/363360168162
(I have no affiliation with this company, but i do use and recommend these plates)
Pro Tip: Soft body armor DOES NOT expire with age.
I understand that it will last for at least 5 years.
@@DEMCAD I have tested IIIA vests that were over 20 years old that still stopped every round they were originally rated for. Check my channel and you can see tests of a 20+ year old Safariland IIIA against 500 S&W magnum and 12 gauge slugs.
You lost weight
I see you're subbed to Corbett Report, me too. I would add "know more news" as the other essential, while "Greasemonkey/ highimpactflix" is also good for liberty lovers.
@@ruthnoya8424 Yes and take a look at Truthstream Media. They are really good too.
@@taratucker2561
Already am 🙂 (if not on this tablet account on my other one). Their content has been few and far between the last year, at least on UA-cam.
@@ruthnoya8424 True, I noticed that too. I think they are working on a documentary
Yeah, you lost a lot of weight.
He's getting ready for the cop physical