AR500 is also just abrasion resistant steel tbf

if you think people are gonna be shooting at you from distance, wear plates

in that case, whats plan b

if you're gonna be cqb with handguns you are gonna want soft armor with better coverage

carbon impreganted face hardened plates historically worked wonders against low caiber threats

The problem is when they're hit by something over their rated impact limit

For instance, getting hit by a rifle when it's rated for pistols

I mean think about it like this, the greatest threat to your health is getting shot in the head

Basically the whole point of face-hardening is to cause smaller shells to shatter instead of spall.

but ain't nobody wearing kevlar ballistic helmets

because they fuckign suck to wear

They're heavy as balls, yeah

only people who wear that shit are military who are forced to

and they seriously decrease your perception and mobility

nice to have when stuff is flying through the air

^

but what if you lose a shot because you couldn't turn your head fast enough

first thing I see people want for in riots is head protection

^

or someone sneaks up on you and engages you hand to hand because you didn't see them

so desperate they've taped bread to their noggins

Then again, riot control is a whoooooole other ballgame

but that's because in riots people are throwing shit at you

Head protection is absolutely key

yea, i wouldnt want one in CQC

Even light impact resistant stuff is better than nothing

Like those gay little speed cut helmets

bump helmets

Yeah those

Better to lose a little perception and mobility than to allow some nig to hit you over the head with a bit of wood and win the fight.

Beyond the injuries that'd just be embarassing

ehhh, if you're in that deep without a partner, theres a bigger issue

gear doesn't overcome lack of training

True. But still best to have something to stop your noggin from getting a joggin.

mac you LEO too?

nope, mil

been to sandy land, but I'm a pog

I was mil but prior to OIF

ah, back a ways

branch?

usmc