defygravity
Active Member
Long time member, but have been lurking for a while because...kids.
It's been a while, but I figured it was either this section or the preppers section...sorrybifnits the wrong one!
Always been thinking of purchasing body armor, but with the recent turn of events in the US... I figured it's time to finally buy.
Was almost dead set on buying AR500.com armor, but learned they aren't NIJ certified. Then I was going to go with Spartan, but I began reading prepper sites that said ceramic hands down, and steel has no real upsides.
What do y'all think on the issue? I would be buying this for a SHTF scenario, and won't be using these plates with any regularity. I'd prefer for them to be lighter in case we would have to travel, but I've trained /ran in 30-40lb vests before with no issue. Again, would prefer not to, but wouldn't be the end of the world. Budget is a thing, so I'd prefer not to spend more than 500 on plates and carrier.
What are your thoughts on this debate? And also, how important is NIJ certification to you when purchasing a set?
Finally, for plate carriers, what do y'all run/suggest for this type of situation?
Thanks in advance, it's good to be back!
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It's been a while, but I figured it was either this section or the preppers section...sorrybifnits the wrong one!
Always been thinking of purchasing body armor, but with the recent turn of events in the US... I figured it's time to finally buy.
Was almost dead set on buying AR500.com armor, but learned they aren't NIJ certified. Then I was going to go with Spartan, but I began reading prepper sites that said ceramic hands down, and steel has no real upsides.
What do y'all think on the issue? I would be buying this for a SHTF scenario, and won't be using these plates with any regularity. I'd prefer for them to be lighter in case we would have to travel, but I've trained /ran in 30-40lb vests before with no issue. Again, would prefer not to, but wouldn't be the end of the world. Budget is a thing, so I'd prefer not to spend more than 500 on plates and carrier.
What are your thoughts on this debate? And also, how important is NIJ certification to you when purchasing a set?
Finally, for plate carriers, what do y'all run/suggest for this type of situation?
Thanks in advance, it's good to be back!
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