The Military, LEO wear body armor and now many of the Cartels and AQ , ISIS types are wearing body armor. Since many of the bad guy types are wearing armor. What's the solution? I don't think it's more body armor.
I don't understand your #2 statement. Acog's TA11 vs. TA31. the only difference in them isAs I have aged I have gravitated towards magnified optics.
I am currently using three very similar sets of rifles with:
1. Aimpoints (3x magnifyers avaliable.)
2. 3.5x power green horse shoe Acogs.(VASTLY better than the 4x) with a 509 for the duty rifle and a 507 for the training rifle
3. LPVO'S (also with top mounted dots.)
I find myself using the dots less and less.
My thoughts exactly, at the Alamo sure and certain other situations. It's a nice to have but not necessarily a need to have for 99% of scenarios. Situational awareness and avoidance is best policy. If the fight ever comes to one's castle or elsewhere. Fight dirty and mean.This is a topic that I have kicked around for a while. When I was a LEO we had level IIIA, if memory serves me correctly, soft armor with an additional truma soft plate over the heart area. They were rated 44 mag and below, but actually were a little better than the 44 mag rating. We tested older ones on the range. They were changed out every three years or so. Department policy required patrol officers to wear them on duty. I would say 90% plus wore them.
Anyway, I got out of the service in 1993 and we were still using a FLAK vest at that time. They were rated for grenades. So my overall experience with armor is dated.
If I knew I was going into a shooting situation it would be ideal. The problem I have with it as part of survival is I am close to 54 years old now and I try to stay in shape, but I don't have the stamina and health that I did in my 20s and 30s. I am not convinced the extra weight in a bug out situation is better served with armor opposed to more food, ammo, water, and etc.
I guess if I bugged in and I used it around the "Alamo" it would be practical. Other than that usage I don't feel it is necessary.
Not flaming anyone wanting it as part of their preps, but it isn't on the top of my priorities.
2 words, head shots!Since many of the bad guy types are wearing armor. What's the solution? I don't think it's more body armor.
Good question. An AR500 shield would be too heavy. The 20 pound shield could be easily re-positioned. Whether at home or even in a vehicle I can see it working for me. I am at the thinking about body armor versus shields versus fortifications at this point in time in the scheme of things. As in most everything, there is a cost-benefit analysis 🤔Will brings up a good point with the shield. When you use equipment like shields you need to remember officers are working within teams. The same can be said with a lot of military arms and equipment.
As an individual or working with family, friends, and possibly neighbors I doubt there is a lot of team work training using specific types or equipment.
Things like ballistic shields are not going to be that useful. Now if you are using it at a stationary location, such as a residential area, why not use a steel barrier that would be cheaper? Just a thought. Do what you want and buy what you want. I just think my money can be better served on other resources.