Greetings my fellow Streloks, this is Warscribe.
I wanted to talk to you today about “body armor”. This is not a discussion about the merits or need for armor, this is for those Strelok that have made a decision to utilize it or are curious/interesting in obtaining some.
First, let me start by saying; this is not a “YOU MUST BUY THIS” shilling, this is to help Streloks recognize the different types of armor, it's application, and associated subject matter.
*NOTICE: Body armor may be illegal or require a license in your state/region/county/reservation/country/nation. DO NOT purchase any body armor until you've THROUGHLY reviewed the law in your area regarding the possession and purchasing of body armor.
**NOTICE: This is not an official document, guide, or literature, nor is it endorsed or produced by any agency, organization, company, business, division, subsidiary, or any other entity. The information provided is collected using various sources of data. This is a friendly guide to help individuals become familiar with different types of body armor and it's applications.
Assuming it is legal for a Strelok to own body armor;
Firstly, DO NOT basis your needs off of the kit of others, especially photos off the Internet. This isn't airsoft/paintball. You need to assess your own situation and needs.
Secondly, body armor isn't an “End All, Be All”. It is another tool in the tool box. It is what is known as a “Force Multiplier”, another piece of equipment that can help you survive select situations.
Thirdly, body armor is know by various nomenclature. “flak jacket, bulletproof vest, plate carrier, skull bucket, ect…) In this discussion, “body armor' will be used as a universal term to describe all of these.