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Bulletproof vests in War zone safety
Bulletproof vests in War zone safety
A bulletproof vest might save your life in some circumstances, but there are problems. No vest can protect body parts that it does not cover. Vests that are reasonably light and comfortable will stop most pistol bullets and some shrapnel, but not anything heavier. They might stop a slashing attack with a knife, but not a thrust; for that, you need a different knife-proof vest.
Armour strong enough to stop most rifle bullets exists, but it is heavy, bulky, uncomfortable, and conspicuous. No form of body armour will stop a heavy round such as .50 caliber.
A few vendors ( , , ) are now offering clothing that looks fairly normal, even stylish, but is actually bulletproof. This may be a good option because it is less conspicuous, easier to wear all the time. It is expensive ? from a few hundred to several thousand dollars a garment ? but if your life is at risk and you can get the funds, it is obviously worth it. If an employer wants to send you to a war zone, ask them to pay for this.
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