Body Armor.

[GoingPro]

I might be getting a job as an armed guard in the near future. whats the best kind to get and where?

[THT]

With hard plates or soft armor only? Concealable? How much weight are you willing to put up with? Budget?

[GoingPro]

i would say anything between $300 - $600...im a very strong guy so i think i can put up with an okay amount of weight. . . anything that will stop a .357, .45, 9mm....im really not worried about rifle rounds..

[THT]

i would say anything between $300 - $600...im a very strong guy so i think i can put up with an okay amount of weight. . . anything that will stop a .357, .45, 9mm....im really not worried about rifle rounds..

What about heat concerns? Will you always be outside? Do you need it to be concealable?

[GoingPro]

What about heat concerns? Will you always be outside? Do you need it to be concealable?

i will be indoors. . . . ummm i think concealable would be better.

[THT]

If knives are a concern: http://bulletproofme.com/ProMAX-Conc...esistant.shtml

If not: http://bulletproofme.com/ProMAX_Vests.shtml#GoldFlex

[GoingPro]

If knives are a concern: http://bulletproofme.com/ProMAX-Conc...esistant.shtml

If not: http://bulletproofme.com/ProMAX_Vests.shtml#GoldFlex

thank you.....what would you recommend the level 3?

[THT]

IIIA to stop pistol rounds.

[sd1023x]

What are you guarding? Body armor is a pain in the *** and it breathes less than a wetsuit.

If you are seriously gonna get one for regular usage, 3A might be a little much.

[MasterYong]

bulletproofme.com that THT suggested is a great site...

...if you navigate there through www.survivalblog.com I'm 99% sure you'll get a discount. Then again you might get a discount from CalGuns too! I'd mention both when you checkout. Most of survivalblog's advertisers give customers a discount if they're SB readers.