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Hey can any one tell me what is the best vest out there. I have to buy my own the sheriff's does not issue them to auxliary deputies. I don't why we are out there doing the same thing as full time deputies do. So you would think they would. They issue us our duty sidearm and uniforms and duty belts.  Thank you

Thank you very much. I did not which brand everybody prefered.

Thanks DFrost I know that but it is better to have a vest on than not. At least you have better chance with one on. I hope you still wear yours if not you should. Have a great day and be safe.

Bear: (and I have always supported the Right to Arm Bears), I'd sure think twice about "Second Chance" Body-armor. If you "Google" them, you'll see in their history (click on some of the 'blogs'[??] that their vests had a significant number of failures at one pint in their mid-history.

And there is a place on e-bay that sells used vests: sounds crazy, but if you read about the care taken in their offering of used vests, you'll be favorably impressed, I'm sure. And be able to save yourself a cubic buttload (an old Irish measurement) money.

Bottom line may be, however, to talk with some Feds - Fibbies, DOAs... when they are issued vests, they get the very best - which is easy to understand, since they're using our tax dollars (but for a good reason).

I like second chance as well. Try searching for one from another officer on www.TheCopSwap.com. Might find a good used one from another Officer.

Jon

Thanks ya'll appreciate it

ocampo1 says ...

In my opinion I believe Second Chance has the best vests. I don't think American Body Armor is a bad choice either. I've worn both brands and they are both lightweight and comfortable. Second Chance is my personal preference though. I believe both brands are being manufactured by the same company now.

There is no such company as Second Chance anymore.  The name of the company is now Armor Express which is owned by the son of the org. owner.

........want good coverage, check out 'Dragon Skin'........................

lynettesman says ...

I think this discussion should be in an leo forum should it not? Especially as there are so many jerks out here using vest to help them commit crimes.

I agree!  And since no one has mentioned the BEST one yet... I won't either.

lynettesman says ...

I think this discussion should be in an leo forum should it not? Especially as there are so many jerks out here using vest to help them commit crimes.

Anybody can surf the internet for reviews on body armor... this is a forum for opinions -I really don't think there's going to be any LEO classified scientific research here.  Jerks are going to get their hands on anything they can get... really don't see them as being the super-picky, Best-Value-For-Your-Dollar types.  Besides, nobody really knows the effectiveness of THEIR vest until they take rounds in it.  I'm OK with the fact  I really don't know how good my body armor is!

ed88fingrs says ...

 Hey guys,

 

Has anyone had any info/experience with DragonSkin body armor?  I had a chance to read up on it and it was featured on the Military Channel.

 

Ed

Thanx for your posting.... Where's your introduction as required by the TOU/TOS?

You are right it should be in the leo access only but i have not recieved my access yet still trying to work on that since i don't have a department email.

Our department just got our new Second Chance vest in today. Level II.  I like them, so much lighter than my old US Armor vest and twice the side protection. I don't know what model it is....but it's a keeper.

To the OP, check out Bulletproofme.com  They say they sell bullet proof vest in used condition. In fact, I'm thinking about buying a old armor panel they sell for 25 bucks to shoot at. Expensive target, but it would be fun. They have photos of 11 year old vest being shot by handgun/shotgun rounds and not passing through.