Armour

[Mortblanc]

Kurt Saxon is even considered a nutter over here!

He knew very little of what he was spouting off about, but made a good living sapping money from the unknowing and unimaginitive, but concerned.

Body armor has come a long way in the past ten years. Over here we can buy it over the counter set for any level of protection we can afford. We do have to be careful due to body armor having a "use by" date. The kelvar is sensitive to UV and chemical pollutants and begins to break down. Much of what you se as "surplus" is past the usable date. Buyer beware!

The top level includes "sappy plates" made from the same ceramic used in armored vehicle construction and is resistant to all small arms to include full rifle rounds, 7.62 NATO included. They are light enough to operate in during most weather. Being efficient, they are used rather than left behind on patrols. Most people outside the military do not use the "sappy plates" and depend on the basic soft armor to stop any handgun and low level rifle rounds.

The "flack jackets" and sappy plates issued to our troops are the most stolen items of issue kit. About every combat soldier returning home brings one with them. They have great confidence in these items, having seen them save lives in action.

If all you fellows are dealing with or anticipating is blade attacks I would think that Kydex or heavy leather would work adequitely, be light and easily obtainable. Just trim to shape and sew into an existing garmet as scale armor.