RW> News to me.  I know that a 22LR will penetrate more
 RW> layers of the vest but it'd have to be a really thin
 RW> vest to not to stop it.  I think anything over a level
 RW> I vest should stop it.
RG> The last test study, done by the FBI, was reviewed by our
RG> union.  The smaller caliber rounds tend to fully penetrate
At what threat level?  I can't see a 22LR defeating a
level III vest. 
RG> We're trying out a new material that is light, and more
RG> resistant to penetration.  Still have to wear the shock
RG> plate though.
Is that the stuff SafariLand is using in their vest?  I
can't remember the brand name but they are supposed to
be able to weave it tighter then Kelvar.
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