Is there a practical use of bullet proof vests?

[lovemachine]

I see them most valuable for the home. Say someone breaks in your home while you are sleep. You wake up to the noise, and throw on your molly vest. You can have your pistol, mags, phone, light, etc. all in one place. If you do have to engage a threat, now you have a level of protection. I also see it as a good idea if you are going to be in a bad area you are unfamiliar with. Again it gives you that extra level of protection.

How would that look to a Jury?

Just something else to think about.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

How would that look to a Jury?

Just something else to think about.

People think odd things, especially when they're not familiar with firearms at all. I wouldn't put it past a jury to find it odd but to think the homeowner was up to something else would be a long stretch of imagination.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

How would that look to a Jury?

Just something else to think about.

That you wore a bullet proof vest in your castle?

 

[JettaKnight]

How would that look to a Jury?

Just something else to think about.

That you wore a bullet proof vest in your castle?

No, that I was clearing my house with my XD wearing only a vest.

 

[Signal23]

The option could be clear the house in your undies and see the coroner, in stead of the jury.

 

[Signal23]

I have worn a level III at the range, for 2 reasons, a little more peace of mind on the range and to practice with it on. Level III usually is a little stiffer and can adjust your arms moving up/forward.

 

[45fan]

If you have it, its not a bad idea to wear it at the range. There is sure to be gun fire at the range, bullets will be flying. There is never a guarantee that a bullet will not come your way, either directly from a gun or as a ricochet.

 

[Armored Saint]

I always wear mine to the range...

 

[Movealongmovealong]

Zombie thread is back from the dead. LOL.

 

[parkerj112]

body armor is great when OCing your glock thigh rig while grocery shopping.

Nice that would not freak the masses out...

Got to love the purple .