Bulletproof Vests in Houston

[Texan2]

O.K. JFK!! why's everything gotta have a "Conspiracy Theory"??

"Everything" doesnt. Someone saying their company is "buying the employees vests" but dont know how, does sound suspicious. Companies that provide vests for employees generally know how to aquire them.

 

[San Antone RR]

Damn, like a cut that is almost healed until someone scratches the scab... The thread comes back to life.

 

[Texan2]

lol

 

[Tom Danger Collins]

Thanks to everyone for all the info. I finally received mine yesterday. I've uploaded a photo. Can you smell the level IIIness? "sniff sniff". Now this thing is the most uncomfortable thing I've ever worn. Any tips for breaking these things in? I have it on under a button up shirt and it feels like everyone can see it, but it also felt like that when I started carrying a handgun but after some time it only feels funny when I'm not wearing it. I hope the same will hold true for the armor. I know there are lots of law enforcement folks on here and I'm hoping they can tell me how this thing is going to wear after a month or two...I know the heat isn't going to get any better. Not in Houston. The brand is Protective Products.

 

[Bithabus]

Thanks to everyone for all the info. I finally received mine yesterday. I've uploaded a photo. Can you smell the level IIIness? "sniff sniff". Now this thing is the most uncomfortable thing I've ever worn. Any tips for breaking these things in? I have it on under a button up shirt and it feels like everyone can see it, but it also felt like that when I started carrying a handgun but after some time it only feels funny when I'm not wearing it. I hope the same will hold true for the armor. I know there are lots of law enforcement folks on here and I'm hoping they can tell me how this thing is going to wear after a month or two...I know the heat isn't going to get any better. Not in Houston. The brand is Protective Products.

I had that problem also, but then I discovered that duct taping some ballistic plates to my chest and back can provide the same protection with much less discomfort.

 

[RetArmySgt]

i had that problem also, but then i discovered that duct taping some ballistic plates to my chest and back can provide the same protection with much less discomfort.

lmfao

 

[Tom Danger Collins]

Hahahaha!!!!!

 

[Jakashh]

www.emacstactical.com straight from israel military grade

So you're saying that that is rated for most sizes of rocks?

 

[Texan2]

Thanks to everyone for all the info. I finally received mine yesterday. I've uploaded a photo. Can you smell the level IIIness? "sniff sniff". Now this thing is the most uncomfortable thing I've ever worn. Any tips for breaking these things in? I have it on under a button up shirt and it feels like everyone can see it, but it also felt like that when I started carrying a handgun but after some time it only feels funny when I'm not wearing it. I hope the same will hold true for the armor. I know there are lots of law enforcement folks on here and I'm hoping they can tell me how this thing is going to wear after a month or two...I know the heat isn't going to get any better. Not in Houston. The brand is Protective Products.

It will most likely never be comfortable..
and everyone CAN see it... unless you are wearing an arctic parka, there is no hiding body armor for most people. Especially in a hot climate.

Why do you have to wear a vest?

 

[Wolfwood]

I had that problem also, but then I discovered that duct taping some ballistic plates to my chest and back can provide the same protection with much less discomfort.

win.

 

[sirrah243]

Unfortunately there is no hope for comfort when wearing body armor in the heat. Cotton t-shirts, Febreze, and baby powder are your friends.