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I carry a gun, legally, which begs the question that I do want to be prepared to use deadly force if presented with deadly force. Deadly force can come in many packages, one of which is commonly a gun.
Now, I have the offensive feature of my "defensive strategy" planned out. Take cover, assess the situation, draw if necessary, etc. depending on the circumstances. Sometimes it might be simply draw, aim, shoot, repeat steps 2 and 3. Anyway, I'm comfortable with the offensive part.
Now, nobody expects to get into a gunfight, and everyone here would avoid it if they could predict it. But the fact that we all carry leads me to believe we all think it is a real possibility. About 6 months ago I came to the conclusion that my "defensive strategy" left me rather vulnerable to serious or deadly bodily injury if I have to draw and shoot. If I'm really presented with deadly force, I want to survive! And if deadly force can often come in hot lead, a vest is an inexpensive way to survive! So, I purchased a threat level IIA vest from www.bulletproofme.com for under $500, or the cost of a typical handgun. They treated me well, were informative, and I really like the vest and wear it regularly.
Alot of these posts discuss the merits of one caliber vs. another, whether to carry a second magazine or whatnot. My opinion is that next to your pistol of choice (e.g. what are you comfortable with, accurate with, and what is reliable and in your budget), a vest is the most important thing you can do.
Also, the vest is handy to put on to investigate those noises in the night and wear to the range.
So, can people comment on whether they own a vest, whether they wear it and how regularly.
Now, I have the offensive feature of my "defensive strategy" planned out. Take cover, assess the situation, draw if necessary, etc. depending on the circumstances. Sometimes it might be simply draw, aim, shoot, repeat steps 2 and 3. Anyway, I'm comfortable with the offensive part.
Now, nobody expects to get into a gunfight, and everyone here would avoid it if they could predict it. But the fact that we all carry leads me to believe we all think it is a real possibility. About 6 months ago I came to the conclusion that my "defensive strategy" left me rather vulnerable to serious or deadly bodily injury if I have to draw and shoot. If I'm really presented with deadly force, I want to survive! And if deadly force can often come in hot lead, a vest is an inexpensive way to survive! So, I purchased a threat level IIA vest from www.bulletproofme.com for under $500, or the cost of a typical handgun. They treated me well, were informative, and I really like the vest and wear it regularly.
Alot of these posts discuss the merits of one caliber vs. another, whether to carry a second magazine or whatnot. My opinion is that next to your pistol of choice (e.g. what are you comfortable with, accurate with, and what is reliable and in your budget), a vest is the most important thing you can do.
Also, the vest is handy to put on to investigate those noises in the night and wear to the range.
So, can people comment on whether they own a vest, whether they wear it and how regularly.