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Just received a bullet proof (resistant) vest from you guys. Shipping was fast and the product was great. Well at least seems that way, havent actually "tested" it. But clean and in great shape.

Thanks :)
 
Rogue9517 said:
LOL let's hope you never have to test it
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You never know these days. I live in North Toronto area which is quite safe, however you never know. Between the Eaton's shootings and that Batman nutbar you never know. Better safe than sorry, so now and again when I go out its nice to know that if sh_t hits the fan I will have some protection especially when my girlfriend is around. That was the silver lining for me in the Aurora tragedy is that so many guys jumped in front of their wives and girlfriends. Too bad none of them had protection (either armour or firearms), I think that is why things like that do not happen in Texas, if that guy to to pull that there he would get lit up:ar15: by about half the movie goers.

Anyway SFRC is great and I look forward to doing more business with them.
 
I once read a study, I wish I could find it now, but bulletproof vests are most helpful in car accidents too, many police officers are saved by their vests because it protects against blunt force trauma to their Vital organs. Something to the tune of 80% less injuries. Again, I wish I could find that study back.
 
I thought SFRC only sold these to LEO's, Military, and security. Sure doesn't sound like it is being used by one out and about with ones girlfriend. If only those folks can buy them, then they should only be able to use them while on active duty. If not, then the rest of us slobs should be able to protect ourselves and loved ones with them too.
 
Tuco Pike said:
I thought SFRC only sold these to LEO's, Military, and security. Sure doesn't sound like it is being used by one out and about with ones girlfriend. If only those folks can buy them, then they should only be able to use them while on active duty. If not, then the rest of us slobs should be able to protect ourselves and loved ones with them too.
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i think it was one of the old surplus vests that are no longer safe to use for ballistic protection, but more as a novelty item. I hope that the OP is aware of that if it is in fact one of the "surplus vests".
 
body armor/ bullet proof vests

you can by these online and from ebay. just not from cdn police suppliers. i bought 3 or 4 and shipped them to greece for some of their LEOs.
 
pbr streetgang said:
i think it was one of the old surplus vests that are no longer safe to use for ballistic protection, but more as a novelty item. I hope that the OP is aware of that if it is in fact one of the "surplus vests".
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..these will still stop what they're rated for. i split a package of 3 with a buddy and put some rounds into the 3rd vest to see. it stopped two 124 grain 9mm rounds. you're good to go.
 
Poker_Police said:
..these will still stop what they're rated for. i split a package of 3 with a buddy and put some rounds into the 3rd vest to see. it stopped two 124 grain 9mm rounds. you're good to go.
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Are you willing to bet your life on it?
They are sold as surplus after the expiry date comes to pass. Kevlar begins to break down after 5 years.
 
pbr streetgang said:
Are you willing to bet your life on it?
They are sold as surplus after the expiry date comes to pass. Kevlar begins to break down after 5 years.
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Kevlar vests do not "expire" like a food item, this is a common myth

Most current production vests under the new NIJ6 standards are rated for 5-7 years out of the factory. Testing has shown vests generally last 20-25 years with regular use as long as they are maintained properly (proper storage, cleaning, etc) before they degrade to a point where they pose a significant threat. Kevlar does not break down, decompose, expire, etc. The fibers merely loosen up with improper use/storage.

The expiry date put on vests out of the factory are in place for liability reasons by the legal teams of these companies to protect them from lawsuit...as the probability of a vest not being maintained properly, or compounded periods of mis-use obviously add up with age
 
pbr streetgang said:
i think it was one of the old surplus vests that are no longer safe to use for ballistic protection, but more as a novelty item. I hope that the OP is aware of that if it is in fact one of the "surplus vests".
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Let's hope so. But... Still haven't seen/read anything to support that suggestion.

Poker_Police said:
..these will still stop what they're rated for. i split a package of 3 with a buddy and put some rounds into the 3rd vest to see. it stopped two 124 grain 9mm rounds. you're good to go.
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So... are these the surplus ones, or the ones that are unobtainium for us lowly commoners.

pbr streetgang said:
Are you willing to bet your life on it?
They are sold as surplus after the expiry date comes to pass. Kevlar begins to break down after 5 years.
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Eitherway, do we know if they were surplus or no?

Avalonthas said:
Kevlar vests do not "expire" like a food item, this is a common myth

Most current production vests under the new NIJ6 standards are rated for 5-7 years out of the factory. Testing has shown vests generally last 20-25 years with regular use as long as they are maintained properly (proper storage, cleaning, etc) before they degrade to a point where they pose a significant threat. Kevlar does not break down, decompose, expire, etc. The fibers merely loosen up with improper use/storage.

The expiry date put on vests out of the factory are in place for liability reasons by the legal teams of these companies to protect them from lawsuit...as the probability of a vest not being maintained properly, or compounded periods of mis-use obviously add up with age
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Good to know. So... are the ones in question surplus (apparently should only be surplus if they were neglected, so they should be worthless) or are they the current ones?
 
on the legal standpoint, In Ontario it is completely legal to possess and wear body armour as long as you are not found committing an offence while wearing it.
 
awesome....


now email your MLA and tell them NO body armor ban! I think 4 provinces have them now, 2 of which ban it for legal firearms owners too..... my info is 1/2 year out of date thou
 
WidowMaker said:
on the legal standpoint, In Ontario it is completely legal to possess and wear body armour as long as you are not found committing an offence while wearing it.
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thats the way it should be


but the legislation being passed around now outight makes it illegal to own it with no compensation

oh...you can register it, and pay a fee to keep it, if you are guarding bank money, etc...... "a legitimate reason" etc blah blah
 
Tuco Pike said:
Good to know. So... are the ones in question surplus (apparently should only be surplus if they were neglected, so they should be worthless) or are they the current ones?
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The surplus vests you find out there are old military or police issue vests. For liability reasons most agencies follow the established expiry date on the vest very strictly. Most police associations (unions) force the service or department to adhere to the standard as part of there agreement. So when buying a surplus vest its a crapshoot as you could get a real solid vest, or a lemon depending on how the officer / soldier treated it. More often then not you will get something average to sub-par as most will toss it in a locker or in a corner between shifts

If you want good quality & longevity at a bargain price, try to buy a vest off someone who has worked private security / security guard, you will find the best ones from those folks.
 
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