Reasonably-Priced Armor

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Reasonably-Priced Armor

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I realize that you don't want to go cheap on something that could potentially save your life, but I'm also not made of money....

I picked up a new plate carrier at the surplus store and decided, like other things, it's time to armor-up while I still can. Can anyone suggest a good, reasonably-priced online source for picking up some armor? Likely looking for Level III.
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511tactical.com has some good plates and kevlar inserts.

If you are law enforcement check out: vestsforlife.com (the armor of god project) it provides free (used/sometimes new) body armor for LEOs who arent provided it by thier agencies.
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You might take a look at http://www.ar500armor.com/.
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Try looking at Bulletproofme.com They usually have good prices on PD surplus or used vests
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If you have ability to cut and coat

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Might check out infidelbodyarmor.com as well. They are out near Royse city. They don't really run a physical store anymore, but you can call and arrange to go out there and pick up the armor directly if you want.
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Thanks for the feedback, folks. Here's what I decided to go with...

https://www.spartanarmorsystems.com/ar6 ... et-of-two/
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I am not a lawyer. This is NOT legal advice.!
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