- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
For those of you that have at them, what type of plate carrier and plates do you have?
Posted on 2/4/24 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 2/4/24 at 12:50 pm
Also, would you buy something different? Esp since the boating accident?
There seems to be a lot of commercialized plates and types and before I get into some research, I am looking for recommendations.
This event at EA this past week has me thinking how I would need to protect myself as I would try to protect my family in a shooting situation.
Mods, please delete if not allowed.
There seems to be a lot of commercialized plates and types and before I get into some research, I am looking for recommendations.
This event at EA this past week has me thinking how I would need to protect myself as I would try to protect my family in a shooting situation.
Mods, please delete if not allowed.
7
Posted on 2/4/24 at 2:28 pm to Cuz413
What happened at EA
Posted on 2/4/24 at 3:20 pm to choupiquesushi
NM the EA event what are plates and plates carriers?
Posted on 2/4/24 at 3:55 pm to Cuz413
This has been a big topic of conversation everywhere on the gun boards since Shot Show.
A lot of controversy lately.
A lot of controversy lately.
Posted on 2/4/24 at 4:51 pm to scrooster
You can’t defend your family if you take rounds to the chest
Posted on 2/4/24 at 4:53 pm to TTU97NI
quote:
NM the EA event what are plates and plates carriers?
Hard steel plates that fit into a vest. Bullet proof vests are much heavier and don’t have the versatility or range of motion that plate carrier vests have. The plates are positioned to protect vital organs
Posted on 2/4/24 at 5:21 pm to choupiquesushi
Friday there was a report of a person on campus with a gun. Lockdown activated, SWAT teams called in., roads blocked, etc.
Just out the blue I get a text from my kid "I love you" then they texted me the school was on lockdown.
The thought of having a Uvalde situation or other active shooter and realizing that all my ammo is worthless if you take hits.
Just out the blue I get a text from my kid "I love you" then they texted me the school was on lockdown.
The thought of having a Uvalde situation or other active shooter and realizing that all my ammo is worthless if you take hits.
Posted on 2/4/24 at 5:23 pm to The Levee
quote:
You can’t defend your family if you take rounds to the chest
It is strange that I know guys with tens of thousands of rounds of ammo, dozens of guns, but no vital protection.
I don't want to go LARPing, just something for self protection. Depending on the cost, maybe one for all my family members.
Posted on 2/4/24 at 6:19 pm to Cuz413
I've never really thought of it until I got an late carrier for crossfit. It's 5.11 tactec trainer. Actually meant for weighted plates, but I keep toying with getting some actual plates just in case SHTF. I've seen people test the level IIIA (handgun) stuff you can get for cheap on Amazon and it works. Level III+ is where it seems to get pricey. Everything I've seen rated well is more than I'd like to spend at this time.
This post was edited on 2/4/24 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 2/4/24 at 6:26 pm to The Levee
Terrible advice. Steel plates are heavy AF, cause rounds to fragment which means shrapnel to your face generally, and if you were to get tagged with a a steel plate, it's going to knock the wind out of you at minimum.
Ceramic or bust. And before anyone states "steel let's you be shot more than once" if you are getting shot more than once in the chest it's probably a lost cause already.
Ceramic or bust. And before anyone states "steel let's you be shot more than once" if you are getting shot more than once in the chest it's probably a lost cause already.
Posted on 2/4/24 at 6:27 pm to Jon A thon
The only time you’ll ever wear plates or that vest is if SHTF. Then it’s worth its weight in gold.
Essential component of the “bug out” kit iyam.
Your wife and kids don’t need them as much as you would. You’re the tip of the spear so to speak.
Tacticon makes good stuff. Relatively cheap if you buy their deals.
Essential component of the “bug out” kit iyam.
Your wife and kids don’t need them as much as you would. You’re the tip of the spear so to speak.
Tacticon makes good stuff. Relatively cheap if you buy their deals.
Posted on 2/4/24 at 6:29 pm to Pauvetibete
quote:
Ceramic or bust
Haven’t seen these. Thanks for the advice
Posted on 2/4/24 at 6:30 pm to Jon A thon
quote:
I've seen people test the level IIIA (handgun) stuff you can get for cheap on Amazon and it works. Level III+ is where it seems to get pricey. Everything I've seen redated well is more than I'd like to spend at this time.
Think about it this way. If you have an AR, bad guys with 9mm shouldn’t get close enough to you. You need something that can stop government issued rounds
Posted on 2/4/24 at 6:58 pm to Cuz413
I know a guy, he’s got the shellback carrier/level IV ceramic getup. Although he hasn’t tested it out yet, he’s got it loaded up with 5.56 & .45 mags and a medic kit and he’s confident it will serve its purpose if the event present itself.
This post was edited on 2/4/24 at 6:59 pm
Posted on 2/4/24 at 7:18 pm to Cuz413
Velocity systems carrier… their psa4 plates
Posted on 2/4/24 at 8:19 pm to Cuz413
If you’re buying all of this you should also consider a mag carrier of some sort. You don’t want to lug around 6 mags in a grocery bag. All-in-one would be nice.
Need a free hand if possible
Need a free hand if possible
Posted on 2/4/24 at 9:37 pm to The Levee
quote:
If you’re buying all of this you should also consider
…training in it.
All the gear in the world is nearly worthless unless you train in it. And your first line of defense is your physical fitness.
As someone said above: if you’re buying plates, avoid steel and buy ceramic. Mr. Gunsngear has some reviews of ceramic plates that Botach sells. I bought a carrier and those plates. They are heavier than some, but, again, training, use of cover, physical fitness, and ability to move and operate without heaving for air should be your first priority.
There have been plenty of bad guys taken out by well-trained guys without body armor over the centuries. Will body armor mitigate risk? Yes. Is it a silver bullet to kill a bad guy? Nope.
This post was edited on 2/4/24 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 2/4/24 at 10:01 pm to DownSouthJukin
Yeah. Cardio
Posted on 2/4/24 at 10:10 pm to The Levee
quote:
You can’t defend your family if you take rounds to the chest
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News