Lotta agencies going to exterior vests, thankfully...but this has led to a noticeable trend of loading it up unnecessarily. We've seen many LEOs, particularly younger officers, fill up every bit of available real estate just because they can. Here's one man's take on...
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Body Armor – You Should Dress Appropriately
Randy Watt posted this harangue on social media recently, and we found it most instructive. As you can see, he was more than a little riled up — with good cause. There's a time and a place to run light, others to roll heavy, but the need to fight smart is constant....
Low-Vis Like You Mean It: Crye LVS IAV
The Crye LVS can roll under a t-shirt one size up (ideally patterned or a darker hue), or a button-down that actually fits you normally.
Damn Near Invisible: The Crye LVS
Most “concealable” body armor deserves quotations around the word. Not the Crye LVS actually living up to the name though. Who’da Thunk it?
The Right Tool for the Right Job – Not Always Armor
The Right Tool for the Right Job – Not Always Armor. Turtling up and walking around with helmet and ESAPI plates from head to toe isn’t always the answer. No wonder we waddle when we’re assaulting. Or defending. Or patrolling.
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Review: The Mayflower Low-Pro Assault Armor Carrier
If you want to just take pictures on Instagram, it doesn't matter what gear you have so long as it looks badass. If you want to actually use it, however..... Mad Duo Mayflower Research And Consulting Low Profile Armor Carrier By Jeff Takeda I clearly remember the day...
Review: Grey Ghost Gear “Armor for the Everyman”
Grey Ghost plates? For shoot house classes, personal protection, or professional use, I think these level 4 plates would serve you well.
PPE: Fighter Design LLC F.R.A.G. "Modern Gorget"
No, the guy in the picture is not with the James Gang, riding to hit a bank in Kansas - he's wearing ballistic protection for his neck. Take a look at Fighter Design LLC's F.R.A.G. Ballistic neck protector - the modern gorget. Grunts - gorget. (You watch Game of...