Traveling overseas with ballistic armour.

[CDR_Glock]

Planning a trip and I'm going to have my Class III armor book bag. I'm also planning to bring a Class IV plate. Am I better off bringing it into checked baggage? Will I have an issue with customs traveling into the United Kingdom with the Class IV plate?

Any experience or firsthand knowledge would be helpful.

Thanks.


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[yoni]

If I remember correctly, Level IV is restricted as far as taking it out of the USA.

[TAZ]

You need to check laws in the places you're visiting. Assuming you're going as a jolly tourist you need to make sure having the armor is legal. Laws are goofy lots of times.

[VARIABLE9]

Remember it is only illegal if you get caught.

J/k!

I doubt the Level 4 is legal. I would hope a personal security armored backpack is do-able.

[botas.45]

Remember it is only illegal if you get caught.

J/k!

I doubt the Level 4 is legal. I would hope a personal security armored backpack is do-able.

LOL, I like your style, no pun intended


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[yoni]

I really don't see the need to take hard armor to the UK, if you are switched on you can take cover behind something that will stop even rifle bullets. Besides most attacks are with knives.

You going to walk around wearing armor?

[CDR_Glock]

I really don't see the need to take hard armor to the UK, if you are switched on you can take cover behind something that will stop even rifle bullets. Besides most attacks are with knives.

You going to walk around wearing armor?

Yes.

I have a IIIa ballistic armor backpack and slashproof sleeves/neck guard.




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[CDR_Glock]

Armor is legal In the U.K.


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[Dennis]

Paying attention to your surroundings and knowing what you are seeing is your first and best line of defense.

I think Yoni's point is that you should consider a more realistic threat assessment of your possible situation. With my family overseas the primary goals are always to blend in, escape, and evade...

Your questions are making the professionals here ask questions. Take that as a hint and try to enjoy the 99.9% chance you have a failed-school-shooter-lone-wolf-loser free trip and enjoy the UK!

Dennis.

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[CDR_Glock]

Great advice. Yes, I have the medical kit ready, also.


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