Should I have body armor?

[Karralys]

I am extremely satisfied with these, and as noted above, shot the crap out of one and was really impressed at how even 3 x 124gr ball rounds through the same hole resulted in only partial penetration of the 3rd round, and BFD was not bad and broad for single strikes (= more surface area over which the force was distributed = less trauma to the wearer). Only tested 9mm, and then for fun verified that m193 went right through (it's not a rifle plate).

https://www.pointblankenterprises.co...ates-pbba.html

You can find YouTube videos of 30rd mp5 mag dumps into these with good BFD and no penetration.

Naphtali, very much enjoyed your analysis on IIIA armor throughout the thread.

I've recently ordered a pair of rifle plates for myself (Hesco L210 -- can't afford the U210). I'm interested in picking up a pair of pistol plates for my wife, as she can't see herself hauling around rifle plates -- and your analysis of soft armor penetration into the thoracic cavity doesn't sound like something I want her to deal with. I reached out to Point Blank this morning, but their New Mexico sales rep ghosted me as soon as I told him I wasn't current/former LE/MIL.

Where did you pick up their speed plates? Or do you have another distributor that is okay with civilian sales?

Thanks.

ETA: Should have done some Google-fu before posting a question. So long as LA Police Gear doesn't mind arming citizens I should be good to go.
https://lapolicegear.com/point-speed...BoC8loQAvD_BwE