Bullet proof jackets - what to get?

[marcvbsa]

Steel plates are probably ok for home defence type scenario's, ie. you're not going to be wearing them for extended periods, and don't need to move far? I'm absolutely NOT even remotely close to an expert here (I didn't even figure to remove the protective foam from mine before using them, epic fail). What I worry more about with steel plates, is fragmentation hitting you in the neck/chin/arms. Better than a round to the torso, but still. I like my neck (and arteries) intact....lighter is of course better.

If your plates don't have any anti spall coating, look at getting them coated with Rubber Bin Liner, better than nothing.

[ady]

I opted for steel plates. I know they are heavier, but not having an expiration date like the ceramics etc was a plus for me. I also don't intend wearing a BP for extended periods of time or spending hours patrolling with it.

[Raw1]

If your plates don't have any anti spall coating, look at getting them coated with Rubber Bin Liner, better than nothing.

Eddies plates comes with an anti spall coating

[Kaptein L]

Eddies plates comes with an anti spall coating

[Antlion]

Those who are using these vests for farm/anti poaching patrol/ response, do you opt for front and rear plates or just front?

[GlockForce]

Very interesting video about the effectiveness of steel plates!

[marcvbsa]

Those who are using these vests for farm/anti poaching patrol/ response, do you opt for front and rear plates or just front?

Whenever that question pops up in my own head, I remember that scene from Black Hawk Down.

[KnifeOfWar]

Whenever that question pops up in my own head, I remember that scene from Black Hawk Down.

+1

[Kaptein L]

Very interesting video about the effectiveness of steel plates!

Jip

[SoldierMan]

Wow, interesting vid glad I never went with the steel option. I have a bit of a tummy and was attempting to reduce it, then the lockdown kicked in, so reduced to going around the garden in circles. Fun...