So I bought my first set of body armor, now what?

[rossi]

I just use the Armor of God these days. Most Comfortable and it works!

 

[RussSurfs]

My wife and I walk in the morning before work. I wear mine most days. Since it’s 5 am it is not usually that hot.

Run them at the RPGI matches in Holt. Definitely a learning experience.

Like JW I use the tough hook and hang them in the closet.

 

[G-rat]

I'm way in the deep end on body armor... full Ferro Concepts FCPC and ESAPI ceramics. IFAK, tourniquet, mags and a shit ton of other crap...

 

[Anangrypasta]

I'm way in the deep end on body armor... full Ferro Concepts FCPC and ESAPI ceramics. IFAK, tourniquet, mags and a shit ton of other crap...

Definitely need a good IFAK. Got an FSA balance I need to thin out, wonder if those qualify lol

 

[M60Gunner]

Next thing would be armoring your backpacks, brief cases, etc. The technology is there and I’m amazed at how light IIIa protection is now. Have you thought about a dump pouch for your empty mags?

 

[Taxesar3theft]

In this climate, Johnson's paste was is great on steel.

Now what? Don't assume everyone shoot center-of mass.

Dick shots always

 

[Tige]

Hey guys! Body armor has never been high on my priority list, but I ended up seeing what I thought was a decent bargain on AR500 III+ and picked up a set. Any tips on storing steel armor in humid Florida? Recommendations on care, or maintenance? Thanks!

Run in it. PT in it. It is one thing to own tactical gear. Another thing to be tactical.
IMHO

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I'm way in the deep end on body armor... full Ferro Concepts FCPC and ESAPI ceramics. IFAK, tourniquet, mags and a shit ton of other crap...

What no rope?

 

[M118LR]

What no rope?

Is this a Charlie Bronson or Boondocks Saints reference?

 

[G-rat]

What no rope?

Ropes in the back pouch... along with snacks and my zippo lighter!

 

[Welldoya]

Nice, but I'll just have to bob and weave. Carrying around all that extra weight in this heat would kill me. I'm too old

I’m with Dan. I’ll just hafta rely on pure speed cuz I’m not carrying all that crap.

 

[Duckyou]

Definitely need a good IFAK. Got an FSA balance I need to thin out, wonder if those qualify lol

Yes, they do.

 

[Duckyou]

Dick shots always

If you draw your pistol might as well shoot it on the way up. Hip (Dick), chest, head…

 

[ABlaster]

I’ve got some body armor! I was sort of a sword guy before becoming a gun guy.

 

[Taxesar3theft]

If you draw your pistol might as well shoot it on the way up. Hip (Dick), chest, head…

Pretty much all the main veins, pelvic bone, nuts, etc.... all kinds of bad stuff that would take you out of the fight.

 

[ABlaster]

Run in it. PT in it. It is on thing to own tactical gear. Another thing to be tactical.
IMHO

If your armor doesn’t stink it seems not-legit!