First - I am still on the fence on this and could go either way if the shove was hard enough. In reading about BA the bennys are clear, and the cost considering the bennys is reasonable. Here is my question considering that I am a civi what we are really talking about is blue moon stuff. A rare training class that it is required. Zombies. Comfort gear to make me feel warm and fuzzy when bad shit happens on the news - I live in an area of very low risk.

Thus, I have a few basic questions - is it waste of $$ for me?

Second if I were to do it, am I way off base with the following plan:

Used / LE trade in 3 - 9 yrs old Level 2 concealable vest with side wrap and Stab 2 plates.

http://bulletproofme.com/Bullet_proo..._Catalog.shtml

Stab plates

http://bulletproofme.com/Stab-Inserts.shtml

and finally a set of Level 3 ceramic plates to be used with a L2 vest.

http://bulletproofme.com/Body_Armor_...otection.shtml


Is a LE trade in vest too old?
Are there types to avoid?
Do stab plates flex at all - can you sit and move normally? Or are they rigid and obvious?
Does someone make a concealable L3 vest that is affordable?

Thank you