I hope you never need it. I'm considering a set for protest marches and other large public gatherings. I'm doing research now. I no longer have guns due to age and disabilities, but a safe vest that is easy to wear for myself and maybe my wife may make us at least feel a little safer. If someone is after me a vest won't ever be full proof. Here's to safety........it's sad I'm even considering a vest.
@@losaikosavetheearth4215 You're not going to need one, when it's time to go it's time to go. I've seen people buy guns and vest (thinking death can take them by a violent encounter with another human being) then cancer takes them instead or they get killed in a car accident. It's like escaping a bear only to met by a lion, you can't avoid the inevitable.
@@losaikosavetheearth4215 whatever dude...my 80 year old grandpa still shoots guns. Protest marches arent like combat or war but if you want to wear body armor go for it. I have some for my wife when I'm away from home
@@Nightdiver20 also the 6.8x51 NGSW will fly straight through all common steel armor, but it won't really touch level 4 ceramic plates. Pretty sure it's because most civilian hard armor is steel. Think about it
I have a lvl4+ Rifle plates frome safelife. I love my vest, its saved my life twice. WHile doing armed security, I was shot 3x times with a 357 Mag, stopped all 3 rounds and lived. Second time was 223 round. The first time, I sent it back, got it repaired free. They did amazing work, 5/5.
Be careful with Lvl anything "+" plates... there is no III+ and IV+ NIJ certification, the highest is standalone Lvl IV, which will stop everything up to 30-06 AP (true AP, not that soft steel green tip M855 everyone calls AP... black tip). Just out of curiousity, what threats do you expect to face that youre willing to trade the extra weight for the IV+? I only wear a Lvl II soft on duty and then Lvl IV plates on tac team... every pound you add is speed penalty, and not moving fast enough is likely to get you shot again, and again, and again, moreso than the chance your attacker is using something that hits harder than 30-06 M80
Damn dude, youre more a man than I: I took one look at 3a and said no way. That stiffness really becomes an issue at 3a thickeness, not so much at level 2 (Im in an SEC state, so its stoopid hot and humid here too, luckily Im on graveyards). I actually find plate armor (standalone plate armor, specifically, if you have an IBA or similar turtle shell, youre gunna feel the suck) to be alot cooler. If you havent yet, check out the MaxxDri undervest for your soft armor: its about 3/8 inch thick of a rigid mesh to allow true airflow under the whole surface area of the vest. Doesnt stop the sweating, but makes it a hell of alot more bearable when youre hitting hour 13 of the shift
Yeah dude the sweating is a real problem. I get bad irritation on my back and chest during the hottest parts of the summer unless I shave (and thats with wearing the maxxdri vest)... theres just no way around sweating when youre armored up in 100+ degree heat and 60%+ humidity. You can cross about a liter of fluid per hour in your gut, and you will sweat more than a liter per hour with exertion so make sure you preload water before each shift or you will come up short.
@Lee Harvey Oswald You're ignorant if you believe he's bullshitting, want to know an interesting fact most don't know? Security officers die more often than police officers. Want to know why? There are only 600,000 police in the United States compared to 1,800,000 security personnel. Our public safety heavily relies on private security as much as public law enforcement. The only difference is when a security officer gets killed, unfortunately no one seems to cares. When a cop dies, a massive ceremony is held. It's pretty depressing actually. After all, we're all human beings at the end of the day. Just down the street from where I was about to get an armed security gig, one of the guards got shot and killed. At the same clinic I was interested in providing protection for. Doesn't bother me much though if people don't recognize my death to protect them. If I die, my family, friends, loved ones, and co workers would care. That's all I need.
The longest I have worn my safelife level 3+ was 18 hours. It's than most comfortable feet I've worn in 10 years, but I am still relieved when I take it off. Especially in the recent 108 best wave in Texas.
Texas In Texas, anyone can purchase and use a bulletproof vest, unless he or she has been convicted of a felony. Bulletproof vests and all other body armor can be purchased online or face-to-face. I love texas
24 year and counting of wearing body armor as a street cop and after 12 plus hrs of shift work i can’t wait to take that crap off. You said my favorite word MOIST ! Love the VIDEOS no BS you call it as you see it very respectable.
Being a Marine Corps and law enforcement veteran, we were all trained to use vest during duty and all shooting. Weather didn't matter. You never know what's coming back at you when shooting. Buy one! Just consider it as insurance. Semper FI!
Knowing that someone had body armor would just change where they were shot. Can't armor the face, legs and sides enough to make a difference. Forget about 12 gauge slugs unless it hits a plate. Kevlar will catch it....after it penetrates the body 8 inches.
@@jatpack3 Yeah cause criminals are all very highly trained marksmen. I don't know if you've ever tried shooting under extreme pressure but, you're far less accurate, like way less accurate. A vest can cover up most of your body and vital organs.
Michael Warnock we had shit for uniforms the only reason I liked my vest is the night it dropped the temperature like crazy from 80 to 35°f I wasnt freezing because of that damn vest and polyester uniform lol
Oh yes good old baby wipe shower. Or the you get one bottle of water for hydration, shave, shower, wash a t shirt or something. Or being in MOPP 4 for weeks straight. Good old days. Iraq 2003.
Talon my friend, as prior active duty Army and being a Cop for 21 years now , I can tell you that no bullet proof vest is comfortable under any circumstances. Trust me when I tell you Ive worn all different types and brands for 21 years. They all are uncomfortable...lol
I wear concealable body armor for work and have battled with all of the issues you discussed. I don't think the vest ever really get's more comfortable to wear but rather you become accustomed to the discomfort. Thanks for doing this grueling review. When it's time to get another vest, I will be watching this video again. Thanks, Ken goad.
My son is a Sheriff Deputy, got his SafeLife level 3 plus enhanced vest. About a year-and-a-half ago. He still loves it. There's no comparison to the vest that was issued to him. His SafeLife this has been comfortable from day one! And knowing that it is the safest vest out there in its category! I would like to see a lot more independent studies done with it! And your channel is awesome!
I always wear my 3a+ You just need to be the right kind of person for it, when i am outside i wear even when sleeping. Trash hotel doors can be opened with a sneeze and it's illegal to block the door.
Yeah, no shit! Wait to see the civs try wearing full ceramics/steels, full battle dress, and a "3-day" pack, while running around and rolling around in the sand for 5-6 days straight, then require the help of a battle buddy to peel your armor, uniform, and sand imbedded skin off.
As a leo im in my vest much more than im not and def know that feeling when you finally get your vest off. Besides being hot when I have a lot of calls and the fact that it holds in heat, it feels natural to me to wear my vest
Balifreak23 I'm an LA Co Deputy and my t-shirt is always soaking wet, even in winter (which aren't much in LA). Bought my own better vest than the issued one. It's heavier and thicker, needed to get bigger uniform shirts! I do feel more secure in it, and always wear it while working.
Super Fcsmith, I understand that. I get ran so hard no matter the weather i got sweat under my vest and im a lean build 6' 175 lb. guy. im not in the market yet for a new vest but wld love to find something thats not too heavy but can also defend against rifle rounds. Im currently trying to decide which model of the colonol blade I want to carry on my inner duty belt for work lol. the no vis, low viz or full bird. the full bird provides larger handle and ability for hammer fists but if the low viz feels good, Im going to go with that since Ill have it right behind my dual mag pouch and it should be slightly hidden from those Im in contact with. Nothing worse than getting in a scuffle and having to worry about your gear being used against you. been considering sewing a loop in my right breast pocket of my uniform to hook into the clips of the sheath so i can have it fully concealed if it fits haha
I just got one in yesterday and I agree it’s super comfortable. I work 13+ hour days in my armor lol so I’ll easily pull almost 72 hours a week in mine.
I'd been considering finding a concealable vest. I'd like to wear one but always wondered how much it would stand out while at the office and at church. I'm surprised to hear this vest can withstand shotgun slugs and is this concealable. I'm definitely going to look into it.
@@reecephillips5463 Obviously you haven't been shot or had a "few" broken rib's. Pain isn't tha word I'd use! Unfortunately I've had lotsa broken rib's an Yes, I've been shot couple of Time's,. Stupidity once, Shot myself in the trigger finger an don't ask me how.. I was 12 and shooting at a hickory tree at too close of a range! Lol. The other shots I Never saw coming an Will Not print about it here on You Tube, but I was wishing for death long before I ever thought Life was even gonna be an Option....
@@michaelhedgepeth5106 I've broken and cracked multiple bones in fights. I've been shot at but fortunately I havent been shot yet. What my comment wa about is pointing out that the energy of the bullet impacting wont kill you unless of course it breaks and bone and it punctures your heart or lungs.
Isn't it crazy how one person thinks soft armor for 3 days is tough, and others tough out weeks of hard plates in 120+ degrees? Glad you tried this out. Hopefully gives you a little more perspective on what us vets/active duty/LEOs/security went through.
I’ve had to wear my safe life for 48/72 hours many times, worn it while sleeping in truck as well, wasn’t a concealable either, loaded with mags/pouches/etc.... Not bad but I wouldn’t recommend it for a leisure activity
if you have chaffing issues get yourself some bodyglide,runners use it to stop skin friction. It was a life saver overseas! really helped under my carrier.
As a dude who been wearing west in the work for 10+ years its fun to see your progres. A west that fits you and you get use to nearly deaspear exept when is realy hot or/and you working out. High five on that all the way from Sweden. #dopestwestinthegame
So this is unlikely to be seen by talon as this is an old video, but in wondering if Talon or anyone else with this vest has noticed that it impedes your conceal carry draw.
This is a year late, almost anything that adds a little bit of bulk, including this vest can impact your conceal carry draw, and depending your open carry draw. With open carry draw that would have to be something really bulky or like a suit in most cases. You could definitely work around the ccw draw though. Depending on how it fits on you it could impact draw and feel differently. I would believe that after some practice with drawing you could get used to it and easily draw a ccw.
Gotta get used to it. When I graduated the academy and hit the road it would make my back hurt for the first few days. My bad posture didn't give w the support the vest provides. After a while, the thought of putting on the uniform w/out it was not an option. Not because of safety but because I got used to the support. Especially w/ the Safariland leather duty belt that's heavy as hell but looks amazing. Even in 100 degree weather it's a must.
It'd be kinda cool to encase that broken lens filter in a 2part clear epoxy and make it into like a paper weight, maybe throw a couple empty cartridges into the encasement as well. It's super easy to make shit like that, i made a few really easily just watching a couple yt vids. idk, Food for thought. It'd make a cool video to see from you too. #dopestvestinthegame
If you mean 7.62x51 NATO then level III (3) will stop them, 6 of them. Level VI (4) can stop 5.56 and one 30-06 black tip just in case you get stuck in world war 2.
Just got back from fort Polk Louisiana. 2 weeks straight in the box, full kit, 97 degrees with 90 percent humidity...you slept in kit, ate in kit, and yes, even pooped in kit
Shit. I did this all this week to include 2 ceramic plates, 6 M4 mags, a quart of water, med kit and a camel back while also wearing an ACH.... while emplacing and shooting a howitzer several times a day. Lol
This is my first safe life vest and it was the best money I ever spent on a vest I am a security guard in NEW YORK CITY and this is the best vest to have if you work security in NEW YORK our any wear else in the Country god bless and never leave your home without safe life vest
I work medical at numerous festivals and I use this same vest. I must agree it becomes very comfortable and very concealable. I love how you stepped up to the 72 hour challenge and you've earned yourself +1 subscriber. looking forward to checking out the rest of your content :) #dopestvestinthegame
i recently got lvl3+ plates.. an additional 20lbs. definitely not used to being extra top heavy, ive always been skinny. but running a couple miles and crouching and standing with them has been kicking my ass, i live in south central PA.. reminds me how out of shape i really am.. haha
It could absolutely be done i got my fras armor today and I’ve had it on to try and break it in for several hours. Piece of cake. The real test is can i sit in my vehicle with it for 14 hours and stay comfortable.
When I worked mall security we were all required to wear one. Not a bad part of town at all, but the mall management was really on making sure we were safe. Summers sucked lol
The laws are dumb as hell. . .why would it be illegal for a convicted felon to wear body armor? Are they obliged to eat any and all lead slung their way? After serving your time are you still denied full access to your own personhood? Else. . that's a pretty sweet piece of kit.
I wear my Safelife IIIA+ in their outer carrier 12 hours a day... It is comfortable, but it rides up when you sit. After 5 months of almost daily use- When you draw your gun, it is very hard to bring your arms together at the shoulder to get a good grip on your weapon. That's the only gripe I have...
6 years USAF Security Police (rifle plates)....25+ years as a State Trooper (17 of that on SWAT w/rifle plates) now retired working part time Undercover Security for a large entertainment complex. I feel naked if I don't have a vest on...but I don't think I could call any of the vests that I have ever worn "comfortable"!!
That bullet RESIDENT vest does look comfortable. Having worn 3a, 3+ & 4 armor, I was surprised when a young cop from Idaho was at the range telling us about his "bullet-proof" 3A armor. We, a few active army guys and vets, were getting in some range time. The "kid", a 23 year-old cop, bragged that his armor was "bullet-proof". Intending to correct this kid's potentially deadly misunderstanding, I made him a bet and pulled out $5k to get his attention. I bet the kid $5k that a standard m193 would punch his 3A vest while on a target stand. The kid eagerly took the bet. I handed him is own ammo and he loaded it into his own AR. Just before he pulled the round off, I said to him "you realize that I'm saving your life, right?". He takes the shot and we call the range cold. Upon inspection, he quickly grew quiet. I then asked him if he wanted to bet a M9 with 124gr ball against his 3A helmet.... The helmet also failed. Even though he lost, I gave him $1k to help replace his gear and told him to be more careful. I hope he got an upgrade.
VegasDCrazy. yes , it would NEVER Stop Any Rifle round for Many reasons I'm not going to detail for anyone who's ignorant of balistics& fps, ftpd, velocity ,ETC. JUST READ A BOOK...You might like it, I hated it the first 20 years of my life, then one day a Light came on ...and said you'll be stupid the rest of your life....It was my Mom, she said Get Out, Get a Job, or Back to School...Gosh, I loved Reading an Writing after I was almost Homeless !
dbpheds there's stupid laws prohibiting so much shit, we can't even own non lethal self defense weapons, I'm not sure the reasoning for banning the bullet proof vests but I'd assume the police state reasoning would be so terrorists can't have access to them (they banned airsoft with the reason they didn't want terrorists using them as training props.) I believe it's just because they kinda have a connection with guns and they are trying so hard to destroy gun culture here.
in the winter of 95-96 i was in the squats and pj's lower east side, i wore a secret service lightweight and a vietnam frag together, never slept better, even skipping the bath, and on a 5' 7" 285#, nobody even noticed, def not summer wear
They should give you one for doing that, just to test! Independent test will sell more vest for them than their own test! Although since my son bought his at least five other officers bought theirs!
Jacob` T that doesnt make you lucky, it just makes you first. You're not winning prizes here by being the first one to post a stupid comment. Certainly not something to brag about
I’m an infantry marine so I feel your pain we did a 96 hour defense and I had my armor on for a good majority of that so I know the pain and you said our favorite thing “moist” nothin better than some moist plates
84 degrees in July !?!? Try being an SRO down here in Tampa & dealing not only with our 98 degree + July's but also our FL humidity ... Cool videos bro ... Our issued vests are Point Blank brand but the design is extremely similar
#dopestvestinthegame you done good Talon! I bet it was pretty rough sleeping in the best especially if your a side sleeper. Keep up the good videos man and proud of you for following and living your dreams!
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How tall are you and how much do you weigh? What size is that vest?
Since I started wearing my bullet proof vest I haven't been killed once
Impressive
I hope you never need it. I'm considering a set for protest marches and other large public gatherings. I'm doing research now. I no longer have guns due to age and disabilities, but a safe vest that is easy to wear for myself and maybe my wife may make us at least feel a little safer. If someone is after me a vest won't ever be full proof.
Here's to safety........it's sad I'm even considering a vest.
@@losaikosavetheearth4215 You're not going to need one, when it's time to go it's time to go. I've seen people buy guns and vest (thinking death can take them by a violent encounter with another human being) then cancer takes them instead or they get killed in a car accident.
It's like escaping a bear only to met by a lion, you can't avoid the inevitable.
@@deadcell1 but if you hike or hunt where brown bears are and have a powerful enough gun you'll live ;)
@@losaikosavetheearth4215 whatever dude...my 80 year old grandpa still shoots guns. Protest marches arent like combat or war but if you want to wear body armor go for it. I have some for my wife when I'm away from home
I like how it could be illegal to wear a bullet resistant armor. "it's illegal for us to not be able to shoot you"
Only if you're a felon. Incase you think about wearing a vest and then start shooting others.
@@farzana6676 Nope. There's a push to ban and confiscate body armor. They do indeed want us to be easy targets.
@@Nightdiver20 also the 6.8x51 NGSW will fly straight through all common steel armor, but it won't really touch level 4 ceramic plates. Pretty sure it's because most civilian hard armor is steel. Think about it
That should be a big red flag for all of us
Is it illegal to wear bullet proof vest in California if you are not a police officer?
I have a lvl4+ Rifle plates frome safelife. I love my vest, its saved my life twice. WHile doing armed security, I was shot 3x times with a 357 Mag, stopped all 3 rounds and lived. Second time was 223 round. The first time, I sent it back, got it repaired free. They did amazing work, 5/5.
Be careful with Lvl anything "+" plates... there is no III+ and IV+ NIJ certification, the highest is standalone Lvl IV, which will stop everything up to 30-06 AP (true AP, not that soft steel green tip M855 everyone calls AP... black tip).
Just out of curiousity, what threats do you expect to face that youre willing to trade the extra weight for the IV+? I only wear a Lvl II soft on duty and then Lvl IV plates on tac team... every pound you add is speed penalty, and not moving fast enough is likely to get you shot again, and again, and again, moreso than the chance your attacker is using something that hits harder than 30-06 M80
Damn dude, youre more a man than I: I took one look at 3a and said no way. That stiffness really becomes an issue at 3a thickeness, not so much at level 2 (Im in an SEC state, so its stoopid hot and humid here too, luckily Im on graveyards).
I actually find plate armor (standalone plate armor, specifically, if you have an IBA or similar turtle shell, youre gunna feel the suck) to be alot cooler.
If you havent yet, check out the MaxxDri undervest for your soft armor: its about 3/8 inch thick of a rigid mesh to allow true airflow under the whole surface area of the vest. Doesnt stop the sweating, but makes it a hell of alot more bearable when youre hitting hour 13 of the shift
Yeah dude the sweating is a real problem. I get bad irritation on my back and chest during the hottest parts of the summer unless I shave (and thats with wearing the maxxdri vest)... theres just no way around sweating when youre armored up in 100+ degree heat and 60%+ humidity.
You can cross about a liter of fluid per hour in your gut, and you will sweat more than a liter per hour with exertion so make sure you preload water before each shift or you will come up short.
@@thecowboycop2484 Fancy seeing you here, sir
@Lee Harvey Oswald You're ignorant if you believe he's bullshitting, want to know an interesting fact most don't know? Security officers die more often than police officers. Want to know why? There are only 600,000 police in the United States compared to 1,800,000 security personnel. Our public safety heavily relies on private security as much as public law enforcement. The only difference is when a security officer gets killed, unfortunately no one seems to cares. When a cop dies, a massive ceremony is held. It's pretty depressing actually. After all, we're all human beings at the end of the day. Just down the street from where I was about to get an armed security gig, one of the guards got shot and killed. At the same clinic I was interested in providing protection for. Doesn't bother me much though if people don't recognize my death to protect them. If I die, my family, friends, loved ones, and co workers would care. That's all I need.
50 cent wore a vest for 3 years straight in the mid 2000’s
😂😂😂
Facts. Being shot 9 times will do that to you
I’m wearing my safelife level 3 multi threat vest now In my squad car!! Wear it every day.
The longest I have worn my safelife level 3+ was 18 hours. It's than most comfortable feet I've worn in 10 years, but I am still relieved when I take it off. Especially in the recent 108 best wave in Texas.
Is it as concealable as people say?
cg9009 Yes, very concealable.
Your autocorrect is being evil to you. Lol But thank you for your input, we understood what you mean.
I've been looking into this armor for about a year and I'm definitely sold after watching this. Thanks brother!
Texas
In Texas, anyone can purchase and use a bulletproof vest, unless he or she has been convicted of a felony. Bulletproof vests and all other body armor can be purchased online or face-to-face.
I love texas
Just moved out of Texas. Sure miss it
How to get it sent to Sweden!? Anyone :)
@@ChristofferEricsater Ganska säker att väst i sverige är utan licens
Boxxy God bless Texas.
@Thomas Derriso they have so much muslims/arabs gangsters there. you need an army uniform in some hoods.
24 year and counting of wearing body armor as a street cop and after 12 plus hrs of shift work i can’t wait to take that crap off. You said my favorite word MOIST ! Love the VIDEOS no BS you call it as you see it very respectable.
Not sure if people mention it often enough...but your beard is glorious =)
Thank you sir 👌🏻
Being a Marine Corps and law enforcement veteran, we were all trained to use vest during duty and all shooting. Weather didn't matter. You never know what's coming back at you when shooting. Buy one! Just consider it as insurance. Semper FI!
Gerry Martinez rah
@Proverbs 17-18 probably shouldn't have publicly posted that comment buddy
Knowing that someone had body armor would just change where they were shot. Can't armor the face, legs and sides enough to make a difference. Forget about 12 gauge slugs unless it hits a plate. Kevlar will catch it....after it penetrates the body 8 inches.
@@jatpack3 Yeah cause criminals are all very highly trained marksmen. I don't know if you've ever tried shooting under extreme pressure but, you're far less accurate, like way less accurate. A vest can cover up most of your body and vital organs.
US Army 11 Bravo here thanks for your service patriot 😁👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Makes you appreciate what our law enforcement has to deal with.
Looks comfortable . I’ll check out their goods. Thanks for the video
Michael Warnock we had shit for uniforms the only reason I liked my vest is the night it dropped the temperature like crazy from 80 to 35°f I wasnt freezing because of that damn vest and polyester uniform lol
The 50 cent challenge
Love this comment!😂😂
Samuel Reyes. Jesus Christ I'm dead
LMAO awesome comment
Get the strap
Sam lol
Its awesome that you are in really good shape. However, I don't have a six pack anymore. How does it fit a guy who traded in his six pack for a keg?
72hrs hahaha. Wore it for 1 month. Shower? Baby wipes.
Pics or it didn't happen.
Oh yes good old baby wipe shower. Or the you get one bottle of water for hydration, shave, shower, wash a t shirt or something. Or being in MOPP 4 for weeks straight. Good old days. Iraq 2003.
365 days
@@xcyted4now YOU SPENT 4 WEEKS IN MOPP gear????!!!! Mask too?
Thank you all for your service , #NoMoreWarsForIsreal
Talon my friend, as prior active duty Army and being a Cop for 21 years now , I can tell you that no bullet proof vest is comfortable under any circumstances. Trust me when I tell you Ive worn all different types and brands for 21 years. They all are uncomfortable...lol
I wear concealable body armor for work and have battled with all of the issues you discussed. I don't think the vest ever really get's more comfortable to wear but rather you become accustomed to the discomfort. Thanks for doing this grueling review. When it's time to get another vest, I will be watching this video again.
Thanks, Ken goad.
It's hot outside *laughs in Phoenix*
Dry heat tho...when people out west come to Houston Texas or Georgia during 100+ days they whine and complain like crazy lol
Seriously lol
*laughs in Florida’s humidity*
My son is a Sheriff Deputy, got his SafeLife level 3 plus enhanced vest. About a year-and-a-half ago. He still loves it. There's no comparison to the vest that was issued to him. His SafeLife this has been comfortable from day one! And knowing that it is the safest vest out there in its category! I would like to see a lot more independent studies done with it! And your channel is awesome!
I always wear my 3a+ You just need to be the right kind of person for it, when i am outside i wear even when sleeping. Trash hotel doors can be opened with a sneeze and it's illegal to block the door.
Lmfao I’m blocking the door Forsure.
Welcome to life in Afghanistan. Brings me back to my time in the sandbox
for real. brings back memories lol
Yeah, no shit! Wait to see the civs try wearing full ceramics/steels, full battle dress, and a "3-day" pack, while running around and rolling around in the sand for 5-6 days straight, then require the help of a battle buddy to peel your armor, uniform, and sand imbedded skin off.
72 hours? Man that's a easy mission in Afgah. Combat Engineer
@@bigd7861 I would love to know where I could buy a full set of ceramics/steels.
Drew M AR500! In fact, they are having some crazy ass Black Friday price's right now!!! YOU'RE WELCOME, and happy holidays!!!
Lmao imagine someone tries to rob him during the 3 day challenge lol he’s just like bring it on
#dopestvestinthegame all the way from Afghanistan!
I'll assume you're serving, so thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Talon Sei yes sir I am, USAF. People like yourself are worth serving for
Jacob Castro and from Brasil too!
Jacob Castro you're awesome bro. Not an American but I respect you serving your country.
Ey iam from Afghanistan
As a leo im in my vest much more than im not and def know that feeling when you finally get your vest off. Besides being hot when I have a lot of calls and the fact that it holds in heat, it feels natural to me to wear my vest
Balifreak23 I'm an LA Co Deputy and my t-shirt is always soaking wet, even in winter (which aren't much in LA). Bought my own better vest than the issued one. It's heavier and thicker, needed to get bigger uniform shirts! I do feel more secure in it, and always wear it while working.
Super Fcsmith, I understand that. I get ran so hard no matter the weather i got sweat under my vest and im a lean build 6' 175 lb. guy. im not in the market yet for a new vest but wld love to find something thats not too heavy but can also defend against rifle rounds. Im currently trying to decide which model of the colonol blade I want to carry on my inner duty belt for work lol. the no vis, low viz or full bird. the full bird provides larger handle and ability for hammer fists but if the low viz feels good, Im going to go with that since Ill have it right behind my dual mag pouch and it should be slightly hidden from those Im in contact with. Nothing worse than getting in a scuffle and having to worry about your gear being used against you. been considering sewing a loop in my right breast pocket of my uniform to hook into the clips of the sheath so i can have it fully concealed if it fits haha
#dopestvestinthegame.....i don’t always wear a vest but when i do..it’s for three days straight...LOL great video
20 years NYPD wish we had those ours where blaaah to say the least. Great videos keep um coming
How much the vest cost?
Bru?
I just got one in yesterday and I agree it’s super comfortable. I work 13+ hour days in my armor lol so I’ll easily pull almost 72 hours a week in mine.
I'd been considering finding a concealable vest. I'd like to wear one but always wondered how much it would stand out while at the office and at church. I'm surprised to hear this vest can withstand shotgun slugs and is this concealable. I'm definitely going to look into it.
I'll never forget these words, "Welcome to the sandbox, boot" as they proceeded to haze me. Good times
It might stop a 12 gauge slug, but I think I'd rather just die. ouch!
Truth
Well you’d probably still die
That's what the soft trauma "plate" is for. To stop the kinetic energy of the round from killing you. Some ribs might break but you'll be alive
@@reecephillips5463 Obviously you haven't been shot or had a "few" broken rib's. Pain isn't tha word I'd use! Unfortunately I've had lotsa broken rib's an Yes, I've been shot couple of Time's,. Stupidity once, Shot myself in the trigger finger an don't ask me how.. I was 12 and shooting at a hickory tree at too close of a range! Lol. The other shots I Never saw coming an Will Not print about it here on You Tube, but I was wishing for death long before I ever thought Life was even gonna be an Option....
@@michaelhedgepeth5106 I've broken and cracked multiple bones in fights. I've been shot at but fortunately I havent been shot yet. What my comment wa about is pointing out that the energy of the bullet impacting wont kill you unless of course it breaks and bone and it punctures your heart or lungs.
Isn't it crazy how one person thinks soft armor for 3 days is tough, and others tough out weeks of hard plates in 120+ degrees? Glad you tried this out. Hopefully gives you a little more perspective on what us vets/active duty/LEOs/security went through.
I’ve had to wear my safe life for 48/72 hours many times, worn it while sleeping in truck as well, wasn’t a concealable either, loaded with mags/pouches/etc.... Not bad but I wouldn’t recommend it for a leisure activity
if you have chaffing issues get yourself some bodyglide,runners use it to stop skin friction. It was a life saver overseas! really helped under my carrier.
"It's 84 degrees"
........ inb4 Florida 110
"do you notice anything different about me?" - my mom always
"ummm" - me... always
I like stuff
I like things
But I LOVE TALON SEI
As a dude who been wearing west in the work for 10+ years its fun to see your progres. A west that fits you and you get use to nearly deaspear exept when is realy hot or/and you working out. High five on that all the way from Sweden. #dopestwestinthegame
After he said it looks like Jurassic park the I guess roar was hilarious.
It was a velociraptor
I'm super pumped, I just grabbed bundle set from safe life.. 12/23/2020..3 to 4 week back order so I will check back in when the kit comes in !
Do u have to order the side pannels or dose it come with the vest
I watched a few of your videos and I was thinking about subscribing, as soon as I saw that Subaru with those sick tires I knew I had to subscribe.
So this is unlikely to be seen by talon as this is an old video, but in wondering if Talon or anyone else with this vest has noticed that it impedes your conceal carry draw.
This is a year late, almost anything that adds a little bit of bulk, including this vest can impact your conceal carry draw, and depending your open carry draw.
With open carry draw that would have to be something really bulky or like a suit in most cases. You could definitely work around the ccw draw though.
Depending on how it fits on you it could impact draw and feel differently. I would believe that after some practice with drawing you could get used to it and easily draw a ccw.
Gotta get used to it. When I graduated the academy and hit the road it would make my back hurt for the first few days. My bad posture didn't give w the support the vest provides. After a while, the thought of putting on the uniform w/out it was not an option. Not because of safety but because I got used to the support. Especially w/ the Safariland leather duty belt that's heavy as hell but looks amazing. Even in 100 degree weather it's a must.
"There are different laws for each individual state" instantly in my head CT sucks... "Connecticut sucks" YUP!
I've been looking into this armor for about a year and I'm definitely sold after watching this. Thanks brother!
#dopestvestinthegame 👍
Made it all the way to end can’t wait to see the atom smasher in action #dopestvestinthegame
I'm excited to post it, uploading right now for tomorrow!
5:15 Ricer wing out of front driver window 😂😂
It'd be kinda cool to encase that broken lens filter in a 2part clear epoxy and make it into like a paper weight, maybe throw a couple empty cartridges into the encasement as well. It's super easy to make shit like that, i made a few really easily just watching a couple yt vids.
idk, Food for thought.
It'd make a cool video to see from you too.
#dopestvestinthegame
The guys in the gun store: "Hmmm, you look more handsome?" Great video bro, I am looking for a comfortable vest for my armed security detail.
#dopevestinthegame this is level III right? So it should stop 5.56x45mm NATO?
Jelle Van Huizen its level 3a, can stop a .44 mag. Also level 3 can only stop certain 5.56 NATO rounds.
If you mean 7.62x51 NATO then level III (3) will stop them, 6 of them. Level VI (4) can stop 5.56 and one 30-06 black tip just in case you get stuck in world war 2.
This is not rated for rifle rounds this is soft body armor you will have to add plates to stop rifle rounds
Just got back from fort Polk Louisiana. 2 weeks straight in the box, full kit, 97 degrees with 90 percent humidity...you slept in kit, ate in kit, and yes, even pooped in kit
Yeaaa I’m from CT.... Everything sucks, Talon.....
Chriztopfer Pearson yalls gun laws suck booty bro
I’m wearing the .511 plate carrier with rogue plates. Just for weight .great vid
Shit. I did this all this week to include 2 ceramic plates, 6 M4 mags, a quart of water, med kit and a camel back while also wearing an ACH.... while emplacing and shooting a howitzer several times a day. Lol
mmm the fun stuff
cory Price the helmet is the thing that really fuckin sucks.
Sounds like somebody is in the military
This is my first safe life vest and it was the best money I ever spent on a vest I am a security guard in NEW YORK CITY and this is the best vest to have if you work security in NEW YORK our any wear else in the Country god bless and never leave your home without safe life vest
I need one of these when going with my wife to damn Trader Joe's, people over there are like animals!
I work medical at numerous festivals and I use this same vest. I must agree it becomes very comfortable and very concealable. I love how you stepped up to the 72 hour challenge and you've earned yourself +1 subscriber. looking forward to checking out the rest of your content :) #dopestvestinthegame
Idk how you did that in the PA heat dude haha
i recently got lvl3+ plates.. an additional 20lbs. definitely not used to being extra top heavy, ive always been skinny. but running a couple miles and crouching and standing with them has been kicking my ass, i live in south central PA.. reminds me how out of shape i really am.. haha
Live the Revenant life. LOL not sure anybody else caught that, but it was funny! 😂😂😂
Great stuff and things as always #dopestvestinthegame
Thanks for watching till the end Cory! 👊🏻
Haha the car the big wang at 5:15
It could absolutely be done i got my fras armor today and I’ve had it on to try and break it in for several hours. Piece of cake. The real test is can i sit in my vehicle with it for 14 hours and stay comfortable.
#Dopest vest in the game
When I worked mall security we were all required to wear one. Not a bad part of town at all, but the mall management was really on making sure we were safe. Summers sucked lol
The laws are dumb as hell. . .why would it be illegal for a convicted felon to wear body armor? Are they obliged to eat any and all lead slung their way? After serving your time are you still denied full access to your own personhood?
Else. . that's a pretty sweet piece of kit.
Convicted felons should all be deported to Africa.
Unfortunately in most states yes.
@@SOLDOZER not all felons have done heinous crimes. There are some pretty ignorant crimes you can be charged as a felon. They need to be changed.
Yeah, pretty ignorant. I think anybody should be able to wear body armor if they want to. It's not a weapon, its protection.
@Sheepdog Knight You have to fuck up pretty bad to be a convicted felon.
I wear my Safelife IIIA+ in their outer carrier 12 hours a day... It is comfortable, but it rides up when you sit. After 5 months of almost daily use- When you draw your gun, it is very hard to bring your arms together at the shoulder to get a good grip on your weapon. That's the only gripe I have...
12:15 Big foot hidding in the background.....or I'm just seeing things. 😆 lmao
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bet I made you look 😆
Damn you, i like it 🤔
miresly777777 😭
6 years USAF Security Police (rifle plates)....25+ years as a State Trooper (17 of that on SWAT w/rifle plates) now retired working part time Undercover Security for a large entertainment complex. I feel naked if I don't have a vest on...but I don't think I could call any of the vests that I have ever worn "comfortable"!!
That bullet RESIDENT vest does look comfortable. Having worn 3a, 3+ & 4 armor, I was surprised when a young cop from Idaho was at the range telling us about his "bullet-proof" 3A armor. We, a few active army guys and vets, were getting in some range time. The "kid", a 23 year-old cop, bragged that his armor was "bullet-proof". Intending to correct this kid's potentially deadly misunderstanding, I made him a bet and pulled out $5k to get his attention. I bet the kid $5k that a standard m193 would punch his 3A vest while on a target stand. The kid eagerly took the bet. I handed him is own ammo and he loaded it into his own AR. Just before he pulled the round off, I said to him "you realize that I'm saving your life, right?". He takes the shot and we call the range cold. Upon inspection, he quickly grew quiet. I then asked him if he wanted to bet a M9 with 124gr ball against his 3A helmet.... The helmet also failed. Even though he lost, I gave him $1k to help replace his gear and told him to be more careful. I hope he got an upgrade.
3a is such an overused armor, idk who thinks its a great idea to give cops 3a. 3 should be the minimum in law enforcement.
You forgot the part at the end where Christ returned, shook your hand, then told you not to tell anybody.
Your story is shit, and so are you.
Unless you’re a fucking millionaire with an active income you ain’t handing out 1k to prove a point.
r/thathappened
True or fiction: his story shows great consideration and moral imagination.
Just ordered my vest. Thanks for the coupon code :). Took $50 off my order
Level 1 armor in PUBG
Legend has it - he still wears it, to this day.
I made it to the end. 👍 if you made it and have more then a 5 second attention span 😎
Alexander brown rather hit center mass on a vest than run a huge risk of missing a head shot.
Now, that's what I call dedication and endurance !!!!!
What a boss.
Your reviews are awesome. Just ordered one of these.
isnt stopping too many ar bullets huh
VegasDCrazy. yes , it would NEVER Stop Any Rifle round for Many reasons I'm not going to detail for anyone who's ignorant of balistics& fps, ftpd, velocity ,ETC. JUST READ A BOOK...You might like it, I hated it the first 20 years of my life, then one day a Light came on ...and said you'll be stupid the rest of your life....It was my Mom, she said Get Out, Get a Job, or Back to School...Gosh, I loved Reading an Writing after I was almost Homeless !
Yo Talon!!! Still killing it!!!!
#DopestVestInTheGame
Will they be able to ship to Europe? UK?
Well since most of Europe and the Uk aren't free, it's going to be a no.
Edward L. Well of course I’d pay for shipping, not expecting it to be free. I was asking more towards to legality of having body armour sent abroad
SparkyMTB he meant you don’t have freedom. It’s probably illegal in the UK, I mean freaking pepper spray is illegal there.
Adam correct.
I'm actually looking to purchase one for my daily use for work since I work as a bodyguard, so many options
in Australia it is completely illegal for civilians to wear a bullet proof vest
dbpheds there's stupid laws prohibiting so much shit, we can't even own non lethal self defense weapons, I'm not sure the reasoning for banning the bullet proof vests but I'd assume the police state reasoning would be so terrorists can't have access to them (they banned airsoft with the reason they didn't want terrorists using them as training props.) I believe it's just because they kinda have a connection with guns and they are trying so hard to destroy gun culture here.
Lewis Hamos why would want to wear a bulletproof vest ?
manos I don't want to just pointing out that it's stupid they are banned
Time to revolt and get your rights back
Lewis Hamos yeah australia is just about as bad as the UK
16:50 half expect him to be like “so we are gonna test this thing”
#dopestvestinthegame will need to check safelife out.
I definitely recommend it!
in the winter of 95-96 i was in the squats and pj's lower east side, i wore a secret service lightweight and a vietnam frag together, never slept better, even skipping the bath, and on a 5' 7" 285#, nobody even noticed, def not summer wear
#dopestvestinthegame love the vids, snapback game is STRONG.-from Texas
Thanks for watching Matt 👊🏻
They should give you one for doing that, just to test! Independent test will sell more vest for them than their own test! Although since my son bought his at least five other officers bought theirs!
Not First... So many people have no life, arguing over who posted the first comment? Oh how far we have fallen
Just feel bad for them
Who are you to ruin the highlight of their day? LOL
Cody Munson JESUS is king
Jacob` T that doesnt make you lucky, it just makes you first. You're not winning prizes here by being the first one to post a stupid comment. Certainly not something to brag about
Him just sitting there quietly, he still has that look where he wants to rant about something. Lol!
I’m an infantry marine so I feel your pain we did a 96 hour defense and I had my armor on for a good majority of that so I know the pain and you said our favorite thing “moist” nothin better than some moist plates
Well done and a good example of life in a vest!
You should leave all your brass out like Hickok does. Sounds cool when he walks.
84 degrees in July !?!? Try being an SRO down here in Tampa & dealing not only with our 98 degree + July's but also our FL humidity ... Cool videos bro ... Our issued vests are Point Blank brand but the design is extremely similar
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Awesome vid man, really liked it.
I have the same vest and I've been wearing it every day for the last year super comfy
#dopestvestinthegame you done good Talon! I bet it was pretty rough sleeping in the best especially if your a side sleeper. Keep up the good videos man and proud of you for following and living your dreams!
Give you props man for doing this , now you kinda know what it feels like to be in the military we live in our vest , #dopestvestinthegame
Way Dopest vest in the game!! We love you in Boston talon !!!!!
Awesome video! Thanks for hanging in there for 72 hours! New to your channel and I just subscribed! #dopestvestinthegame
You're by far my favorite person on RUclips. Gonna have to get one of your hats soon.
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I have the exact same vest .
Needed it for my weekend security job very comfortable.