Do
I really need this type of protection?
A
plate vest is not considered an everyday item, but it is becoming more popular
for various audiences. At one end of the scale, are combat troops who like to
have their body armor tailor-made. At the other end of the spectrum are
civilians who live in a particularly dangerous area for whom a concealed vest
provides reassurance. There are also plenty of hunters and security staff who
benefit from plate carrier body armor.
So,
how do you decide what protective gear is suitable for you? The best starting
point is to assess why you would need it? If you are looking to protect
yourself from danger of knife attacks, opt for a stab proof vest. If however,
you might find yourself in the line of gun fire, check out the range of plate
carrier jackets for sale. You must also consider that the heavier your
protective equipment is, incorporating ballistic plates for example, the less
mobile you will be.
Making
sense of the range of the bullet and stab proof vests
If
you�re considering purchasing body armor, there are plenty of model available
for under $500. However, as the level of protection increases, the price of a
plate carrier vest can climb to over $1,000. Why the range in price? Although
bullet resistant vest do no guarantee that bullet penetration will be
prevented, there are different gradients of concealed plate carrier vest
protection. So the better the protection against bullet penetration, the higher
the cost.
There
are essentially two categories of plate carrier vests. A level IIIA model
protects against hand guns and some shotgun rounds and are suitable for most
civilian needs. Level III vest are more appropriate for combatants, providing
protection against higher velosity ammunition. It is important to note that plate
carrier vest are not appropriate to protect against knives or other close
quarter weapons and a stab proof vest is needed.
One
you have selected the kind of protection you require, you must also choose a
specific model. There are so many products on the market that it�s worth
narrowing down your search to a specific category. Although American-made body
armor is high quality, it is notoriously expensive. A cheaper option, yet
equally as reliable is the Israeli-made models. These plate carrier vest have the
advantage of having been tested in real-life combat scenarios and so are proven
to work effectively. You may be tempted by the rock-bottom prices of Chinese
models, but beware they are unreliable.