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->  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.
Mobility problems prevent most line officers from wearing a level III
vest.  Some may in high crime areas, but a level II vest weighs about 7
pounds.  Which doesn't sound like much until you wear it for 10 or 12
hours.
-> 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.
I don't know.  We get to look it over and put on a sample at the next
shoot, which is a night shoot.  It's supposed to weigh under 5 pounds,
with the shock plate.
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