would a combat helmet be useful for ITSHTF?

[sealocan]

A bicycle or skateboard helmet might be good enough and would be lighter and cheaper.

^ Absolutely RedFord150, you could go that route, especially if you're SHTF plan included any bicycles but you wouldn't get the fullface protection Nor would it be California legal if you needed to borrow or had a motorcycle. having a motorcycle helmet while riding a bike just makes you look Mr. super safety.
And some skateboard helmets LOOK exactly like swat gear helmets. And that's something I don't want to look like If I'm trying to be the gray man.


Most importantly, if you read my input from above, bicycle helmets are not "redhead" rated!
(ask her how I know.)

[BoJackUSMC]

Don't have the helmet, but I do have point blank bullet proof vest.

[omega]

protect from artillery

Omg lol
Op, you do know that helmets originally designed to protect against artillery shrapnel right?

why do LE wear them , it's not for artillery shrapnel

every high speed operator these days has a combat helmet / Spec Ops, SWAT , Sheriff

[coy80176]

One is none...

Get two of them...wear a bigger one on top of the other one

[MultiCaliber]

Yeah if we get invaded by a foreign army and frag grenades/stuff blowing up becomes commonplace, it might be handy. Short of that, it would be more likely to save you at the range in the event that a ricochet came at your cranial area. That said, don't mess around with crappy second rate eye protection. Get the ones with the impact tested polycarbonate lenses. Revision makes good stuff.

SHTF/bad neighborhood paranoia(I've done this), a concealable vest is the one you want. Unless you've dug into the compound and aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Then an argument could be made for some web gear to hold ammo, water, etc. You can get one set of armor and multiple carriers, if you're so inclined. The concealable/gray man one stays on unless WW3 arrives at your doorstep, announcing itself many hours in advance, of course.

[Steponmytoes]

I have a Second Chance and Dragon Skin vests both 3 & 3A.

Nothing wrong with being prepared.

damn dude, dragon skin is EXPENSIVE... always wanted to pick up one

[glockman19]

damn dude, dragon skin is EXPENSIVE... always wanted to pick up one

Also requires a LE to buy it for you...

[ScottsBad]

Absofreak'nlutely. Be sure and get one with a Lexan face shield too. Just in case the BG tries to poke you in the eye. And don't forget your knee and elbow pads, plate carrier, and NVG. Don't forget ear protection.

Can't have you going deaf can we? I'm sure that all self respecting savages that do home invasions. Are all more than accommadating and will allow you time to "GEAR UP". Before they kick in your door and shoot you in the face.

Exactly right^ You might be able to pick up your gun in time, but a vest and helmet? Pfft.

SHTF? Maybe useful, but I would argue that training, practice, and ammo are much better investments.

In fact, I would argue that a CBRN gas mask is a better investment than a helmet.

[71MUSTY]

So Mr Smith, you were in fear for your life?

Yes

But you took the time to put on a bullet proof vest and riot helmet before you shot?

Yes



Doesn't sound much like self defense to me.

Now SHTF might be a different story.

[tradecraft]

As long as you use milspec tinfoil, you'll be all good

[omega]

Orlando police officer saved by kevlar helmet

this helmet saved his life

[KillZone45]

If you are going to get one get the one where you can attach NOD's to. That way it serves a dual purpose. But if you are looking for a regular 'ol helmet just to wear its kinda weird and overkill and not practical.

[hermosabeach]

To fight a dragon, the knight has a sword and a shield

you have the sword, so why not get a shield...

Many level 2a and 3a disappear to the casual observer under clothing....

Helmets... pass

[glockman19]

To fight a dragon, the knight has a sword and a shield

you have the sword, so why not get a shield...

Many level 2a and 3a disappear to the casual observer under clothing....

Helmets... pass

They are heavy and hot.

[TMB 1]

I kinda like the East German model it goes along with my EG Makarov pistol and collection

http://image.sportsmansguide.com/adi...6/69592_ts.jpg

I have a US steel pot helmet with WWII USMC cover to go with my Garand and stuff. It's basically a heavy duty hard hat. All kinds of workers wear hard hats.