Ok Iam thinking about buying a bullett proof vest offline(weird right)but hey better have one and not need it than need it and not have it..I found this website that seels them but next to the picture of the vest it has what iam guessing a gradeing system on the caliber size it can stop..but in not sure what these mean....(level 1V,llA,IIIAetc.)does anyone know hows high of a caliber each of these can stop?
2007-11-25 02:49:28 · 7 answers · asked by David B 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
If the area you live is dangerous enough to warrant the purchase of a vest, you may want to consider moving. Also, you should be relying on a defensive firearm in such a situation, instead of a silly vest. Leave the bullet proof vests to LEO's and soldiers. You don't need one. Common sense, and the ability to use a firearm, are greater than any bulletproof vest on the market.
2007-11-28 02:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know much about these vests either, but you say you found a website selling them so, why not just go into the website and ask them. I'm sure they'll give you the info you need along with a lot more, ie, explain grading system, the right sizing, prices, etc. If they don't then I would not suggest doing any business with them.
2007-11-25 11:03:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bumpers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking "soft" vest, that is, one without a "trauma" plate, it won't stop ANY rifle round period. It's been years since I wore a vest, but if memory serves, you can go to the "second chance" site for the ratings on what the different levels will stop.
2007-11-25 11:05:12 · answer #3 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Armored piercing will do a job on a person, even if the metal trauma plate is installed in the vest.
2007-11-25 12:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really depends if you have armore plates. I have seen a smal arms protective insert stop one 7.62 X 39, but after that the plate is pretty much done. Be careful, in some states, having body armor(as a civilian), is a big no-no. Just dont get caught.
2007-11-25 13:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by daversole2285 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This website explains the grades better
http://www.bulletproofme.com/
Or even better look at wikipedia and scroll down to the table with the grades on it,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullet-proof_vest
2007-11-25 12:43:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the grade level 1 stops stuff as .22 level 2 9mm and 45 acp and level 3 30-06
2007-11-25 11:11:43 · answer #7 · answered by seth j 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋