You wore a level IV vest, constantly? It weighs AT LEAST 14 pounds and is about two inches thick, and you wore it constantly.... You were hit with two rounds of 7.62x39 in a vest that will stop a .300 WIN MAG and it broke two ribs and cracked a third... With a vest that will absorb multiple hits from an MG-42 at close range and it broke ribs.... I was involved in LE sales so I have been familiar with the Dupont survivors club and I don't remember any incident like that...
I have a videotape of Richard Davis being shot in the chest with multiple rounds of steel core 7.62x39 from a distance of less than one foot without injury, heck he wasn't even pushed off balance.
Just how did you break ribs with this beast straped to your chest?
Did people give you strange looks at the supermarket checkout stand for wearing this monstrosity?
How did you convince your employer that it was necessary for you to wear this on the job?
Did it cause back problems? Some of the gate guards here have been placed on light duty because they are required to wear them while on shift and they are all young, fit and have been wearing them off and on for a while. Come to think of it they have level III plates that are lighter. I have a level III vest that I use for PT some days, really tears me up when I jog 20 minutes, even at a slow pace.
Yes, I am a bit incredulous, I sit here in disbelief. Convince me.