The Answer Is More Complicated Now | Safe Life Defense Ballistic Vest Review

[@hard2hurt]

Use code HARD2HURT and get 10% off your order from Safe Life Defense: safelifedefense.com/ref/HARD2HURT/

[@hard2hurt]

There ya go! Tag me in it when it comes lol

[@austinwiebe2648]

hard2hurt it’s not complete paranoia to think that your home could be invaded. A few years ago my brother had his (ex) wife and friends break into his house and steal everything, cut the phone wires, his his cellphone and stole everything, he didn’t have dishes to feed his kids in the morning. Needless to say that they got a divorce. And again after that when I was living with him a woman just randomly walked into his house and didn’t see me and when I confronted her she ran for the door, she parked around the corner and there were some more guys in the car. So it’s not all paranoia. I like this video however in Canada our laws protect the criminals more than the victims. If they were hurt we would have been charged

[@jeffpotter6392]

It was a nice discount, thank you very much.

[@hard2hurt]

@@jeffpotter6392 tag me in a pic when you get it!

[@philiptraum5612]

Thx Mike.

[@DPham1]

One man's paranoia is another man's preparation

[@hard2hurt]

There's not a huge consequence for overpreparation lil

[@ethanking4954]

Thats why I wear a condom at all times just in case.

[@willkido9641]

Like they say better to be a warrior in a garden then a gardener in a war, and a good healthy bit of paranoia kept Columbus from zombieland alive lol

[@3nertia]

His paranoia kept his friends alive as well!

[@Sk0lzky]

@@3nertia it's best to have a paranoid friend, prep stuff is taken care of, and you don't lose health over additional stress :v

[@TJTrickster]

Nice quote but I've never heard it before.

[@fighttips]

How about that thumbnail?! 👌

[@hard2hurt]

Game recognize game lol

[@oscarc7275]

Could it be possible we get a collab in the future 🤔 👀

[@blakium1]

Using this opportunity to kill two birds with one stone: both of you guys are great! Awesome content and super humble approach to some very ego crowded themes. Cheers from brazil! Stay strong!

[@lando1gamez473]

Epicc

[@d-fens5866]

That thumbnail called me Soap and made me stab watermelons to train.

[@powergaminggg8730]

Warranty* If you get shot and it didn't protect you, they will give your money back when you get there in person ! Best deal ever !

[@hard2hurt]

hahaha yeah seems like an easy thing to throw in

[@craigbabuchanan]

To be fair, if used properly, once a panel has taken a hit you can not guarantee it will take any more, so even if it works perfectly, they will replace it as well.

[@mghegotagun]

Their actual warranty is if you get shot, send the vest back with a police report, and they'll give you a new one. I think it's valid for 5 years.

[@powergaminggg8730]

@@mghegotagun Thanks for the information, but mine was a bit more on the comical side (Terry Pratchett reference with the anti-dragon armor), like if your armor doesn't work (and you get killed), it doesn't matter that much if you have a warranty or not :)

[@zeroblade6599]

Best thing about body armor, you don't need to put it in a safe or have a lock on it. Nobody's ging to accidentally kill anybody with it when drunk or posting instagram badassery. That might actually make it better for home defense. Plus one or two of those bucklers. Boom! You're Iron Man.

[@hard2hurt]

Exactly. There's very little reasons NOT to have it, unlike some of the other options.

[@ArifRWinandar]

It's self defense in the purest form. Like, Gandhi might even approve it.

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

it's still illegal in my country lololololololol

[@rondon8380]

@@redactedcanceledcensored6890 where? if you don’t mind me asking

[@dr.dylansgame5583]

@@redactedcanceledcensored6890 damn I dont wanna be mean but wherever you live sounds like it sucks

[@thomasfaught4162]

Looking forward to the tactical snacks review

[@robinanderson1087]

Misread this tactical snakes

[@Pikepaw]

@@robinanderson1087 I want reviews of both tactical snacks and tactical snakes. You can definitely throw a snake at someone. Sucks for the snake

[@JakeRoy98]

I live in a small rural town of less than 100 people scattered around out in the country in the second most rural county in eastern Oregon (think high desert rural ranchers and cowboys). Last December a neighbor called me, she heard over her scanner radio that the Sheriff's deputies was chasing two guys who had stolen a rancher's pickup full of tools in the next county over and had come our way and crashed out in the snow about a mile up the road from our houses. This was about 11pm at night, snow on the ground, pitch black and as cold as can be. One perp was caught and the other was armed and on the run. All the deputies and State troopers who could get up our way locked down the area pretty much and went door to door telling people to lock up and stay armed because no one locks their doors out here. I remember grabbing my old antique 1911 I had from the 1940s which was missing the front sight, a shitty flashlight and a knife. (I really felt undergunned) but that's all I had for a defensive firearm besides my scoped 243 at the time. I turned on all my outside lights and was waiting just in case. The deputies setup around our homes and used FLIR to catch the guy who had taken off his coat and had hypothermia just 50 yards from my back door. He also had a pistol on him. That was the second time something crazy like that has happened in our small town since I have lived there all my life (25 years) and that's only two legged threats not counting dangerous animals. After that night I have wanted to get a kit setup just for bump in the night threats like that because I sure wished I was better armed and had better gear. That is why I'm currently watching videos and setting something up.

[@danzigrulze5211]

Well now we know that when you start complaining about your new injury being a cracked rib or sternum then we know how you got it.

[@hard2hurt]

I'm surprised that Safe Life didn't double check to make sure we knew not to test this the way we normally test things.

[@crappiehookking387]

One saying I live by is (Never say Never) and (don't always say always) meaning never say that will never happen to me, like bad guys busting through your door, and don't always think you will always be ready, because one day you might drop your guard and that will be the day someone targets you. So always stay vigilant and always stay ready. I personally drill one or twice a week in my home just to keep my skills sharp and practice drawing my weapon unloaded of course. I live in a nice neighborhood, but I don't let that cross my mind that just because I live in a nice neighborhood now that something can't happen like a home invasion. I think having body armor is part of your battle ready gear. I rather have it and not need it, rather than need it and not have it. Stay safe, stay vigilant, stay alert and always scan your surroundings, and try not to be sitting in a place where there is no exit. Try and keep a 6ft distance from people you don't know and don't drop your guard.

[@hc1616]

some of the most violent home invasions ive seen on videos all been what people would call a nice neighborhood. criminals target the type of neighborhoods that would have more expensive things in them

[@crickycrock7119]

Do a collab with fight tips!

[@Chubssx3]

It would be so coo for them to do that

[@axelhakansson1522]

Nah he wont do it unless shane stops tucking his shirt

[@Sk0lzky]

@@axelhakansson1522 they should fight - whoever wins proves his shirt-jutsu superior

[@Chris.Haines.]

I look at it like car insurance. I pay for it not expecting to get in an accident but man am I glad I have it if I ever need it.

[@hard2hurt]

Yeah nobody is ever mad that they DID have it.

[@Newyorkian2023]

Exactly lol

[@johnyracercat]

I look at it like buying another gun I don't need. Happens all the time. At least armor may be useful. I can only shoot so many guns.

[@juanfratrujillo2752]

Just a friendly reminder: to encourage safety measures try to doble check the gun's chamber on camera, so even new veiwers that are not familiar with fire weapons learn safety habits. And good video, as always.

[@paraglidingnut26]

Promoting armor for law abiding citizens is a great thing. Icy Mike, you are correct, in an emergency like a home invasion, you won't have the time to put your body armor on.

[@petecadigan5065]

I'm a Paramedic in Springfield Illinois and last year I bought a Safe Life Defense Level 3III+ and I actually do wear it in certain areas of town.... I absolutely love it even a few of my coworkers have purchased vests from Safe Life Defense.

[@havoc1zero]

4:12 “This is for me personally...maybe you’re doing lots of tactical rolling.” That subtle smirk at the end was perfect.

[@SaftonYT]

Oh man. The mention of tactical snacks got me. When my best friend (may he rest in peace) got back from Kandahar after serving there in the 75th, he told me about one of the NCOs (forget what grade) who was a SAW gunner but insisted on having 1-2 rifle mag pouches front and center on his plate carrier. When one of the Tac-Spec-Fours finally worked up the courage to ask him why, the NCO grinned and lifted the velcro, reaching into one of the pouches. "Extra snacks, bro!" he said while pulling out a Slim Jim and an Almond Joy or some shit before marching off happily.

[@cyberserk5614]

According to some survivors of conflicts in subsaharan Africa, the man eating "Zombies" with AK 47s aren't completely unrealistic.

[@igneous061]

absolutely best fcking coment

[@RicoMnc]

@@igneous061 need level IV to stop AK rounds. edit: I would feel more confident with level IV against AK rounds. Level III is supposed to stop them, but I'm skeptical.

[@igneous061]

@@RicoMnc dont care....but the zombies mannn...the "Zombies"...who knew they came from Afrihka :D

[@Sk0lzky]

@@igneous061 funnily enough zombies as we know them (maybe even the term does, iirc it originated in the caribbean when locals mixed with ex-slaves) come from some cultures of african west coast. European undead were usually conscious vengeful beings like draugir and vampires(The latter weren't really considered undead until very recently), animalistic monsters/spirits such as poludnitsa or vodnik, or some unspecified mix of the two (those things are generally very fluid and interloping like all folk beliefs) Inb4 zombies are cultural appropriation and effect of slavery burn cinemas for social justice

[@nomad155]

@@Sk0lzky you said some truths. It originated toward Haiti which is why voodoo is a big thing over there. 🇺🇸 did cultural appropriation and now preppers use it as a term to justify popping folks off

[@Jgarage5]

7:30 great point, I had to downgrade from 10x12 AR500 steel plates, to 8X10 because it was practically unusable in our mountainous terrain. A 25% surface area reduction, but a 50% weight decrease, well worth it in my case.

[@tsiboukiatoliontari7017]

1:23 “oh god this is light weight” YEAH BUDDY

[@Merrick]

it'll stop a bullet but not a knife we living in Dune universe now? for Icy Mike: Dune is a sci fi novel/upcoming movie in which people have personal forcefields that stop bullets but not a slower moving knife. also if you hit someone with a shield with your laser gun they blow up but you blow up too

[@hard2hurt]

lol I know what Dune is... (kinda)

[@Ultr4l0f]

Ha! That nerd reference! For those that dont know (and if my memory is correct Some 20 years since i read the books), in Dune the elitr has personal forcefields for protection. They protect from fast hits. So if someone shoots. Or strikes to quickly in melee.

[@josephmayfield945]

hard2hurt fear is the mind killer Mike.

[@Sk0lzky]

Nah it's just a different kind of force, knives cut single strands and because of that penetrate a lot deeper. Higher end (and usually thicker) soft armours are usually resistant to both but it's better to check it in advance. Fun fact: broadhead arrows work great too. Oh, plastic cutting boards are amazing against knives so if that's your main concern just turn your vest into a brigandine xD

[@atomic_wait]

@@Sk0lzky Home made composite armor :P

[@timwuyckens6185]

Prepare your CAT TQ in advance so u can apply it with one hand in case you can only use one arm. Can be handy to have more than one TQ.Israeli compressive bandage is also great to have.

[@JP-te6cr]

Had to get soft armor in a carrier for work. Loved it so much that I got a second set for home. Right next to the nightstand, keep one carrier side open, one side closed. Hear a bump, smack it on real quick and grab the pistol, I'll charge out there boxers first with confidence!

[@brandongreen4303]

Love seeing that PC9! I could see some great home defense applications with that nifty little carbine.

[@TonberryShuffle]

I used a safelife defense vest for years doing security work and the panels held up great. I did go though 2-3 carriers that just wore out over time. These were the concealed carriers that were made of lighter material than the "tactical" carrier as presented in this video. They replaced it every time at no charge and no questions asked; just pictures of the wear and tear and good to go. This was also wearing it for anywhere from 36-70 hours a week for 4 years in varying degrees of physical activity.

[@bubblewhip382]

Pistol rated vests stop bullets and not knives because they are made up of a fabric grid like a net. Pistol bullets are big blunt things that can't get through the net, but a knife is a pointy thing that will go through the hole of the net like a needle and thread. A comparison is like a towel can stop a 50lb kettle bell falling from 3 feet from going through it, but a needle and thread can punch right through it with little compared energy.

[@hard2hurt]

That's a good analogy.

[@scout3058]

I'm not a self defense instructor. I'm a dog (K9) guy. I have body armor (rifle plates). I practice with it. I carry TCCC (trauma) gear, and have been trained on it. I think more folks should have armor and an IFAK, and know how to use them. Great video!

[@MohseenLala]

I can't wait to see you do bjj in the body armor, especially since it has a body drag handle.

[@hard2hurt]

It sucks. Not terrible... but not great.

[@Zapinator321]

One of the things I always appreciate is how in depth you go into testing this sort of equipment. Another great video

[@hard2hurt]

Thanks... yeah. Typically I've had things for at least a little while before you see a video on it.

[@Tact1123]

He’s speaking facts, considering all that’s happening in the world today. Things could jump off at anytime. It’s best to purchase your gear now and not wait until the SHITF !!

[@williamsmith5429]

Working security I had a budy who was a big ass body builder he walked over to an unruly drunk guy who also happened to be tweaking, paranoid and already wanted by the law. My friend is hw sized 250 plus unruly drunk guy was prob 5’6 145 lbs. drunk guy produced a small pocket knife stabbed my friend once in the chest the one more time in the lower abdominal and pulled up slicing his stomach open to the point you could see entrails. My friend went feint in less then a min drunk guy ran has not been caught to this day. My friend got immediate first aid and the paramedics arrived in less then 10 mins. His heart stoped 5 times but he went into emergency surgery and lived. But need a colophymy bag to use the restroom for months. I have another friend who I actually coached Gracie jiujitsu to when he was a youth who then became a nationally ranked elite judoka. He sold a young man 40 dollars worth of pot the young man wanted more drugs and more money so he stabbed my friend an elite judoka and jiujitsu black belt by surprise to take what he had this friend did not receive the same immediate treatment and died before help came. In one case a small untrained unfit criminal almost killed a security professional 6 inches taller and 100lb heavier with some martial arts training. Second case an average unfit younger man with bad intent was able to kill an elite martial artist. Both with mans most basic tool a common house hold knife and not a huge buthcher knife either like a Walmart or gas station knife. In both cases they could have faught unarmed 1000x and there would be no way the criminal to win but with a knife it’s over. How could you think a knife is not a good defense weapon. I would rather have a gun but my county does not give ccw licenses period. Maybe some exceptions have been made but you would need to be like a high value politician with death threats maybe. Our only legal form of protection that could end a fight against someone armed with a weapon or a fight you can’t win is a knife. We have oc spray but I have seen it be pretty ineffective in certain people especially when those people are on certain drugs same with the tazer I have seen them have no effect I’ve seen them malfunction I’ve seen them miss I’ve seen people fall on the floor and stop drop and roll kind of motion get the prongs outs then produce a real weapon. I myself let my gf pepper spray me with oc spray in the mouth nose eyes and ears and I was totally unmotivated not angry totally sober and I was able to take 4 quick steps forward and deliver 12 stabs with a practice knife before I even really noticed my eyes burning not something I’m willing to risk my life with. Even after that it was hard to keep my eyes open and alert at all times put I was just pretty much uncomfortable for the rest of the night. I am a pro hw mma fighter and a security professional I have been training for 16 years and I have a hand to hand advantage over most people on this planet I refuse to engage with anyone who has a knife period unless I have a gun or a knife 3x as long haha in interest to hear a better alternative and why you don’t think they are good for self defense.

[@hawtsauce2471]

The reason many armours can't stop knifes is because its a slower more continuous force. Like if someone was to slap water it'll oppose and hurt much more than just slowly pushing in it, that's why water stops bullets too

[@dambigfoot6844]

In a “duty to retreat” state they could view putting on body armor or even hearing protection as you had time to flee. I keep my Kevlar helmet next to bed so I can put on in 1 second.

[@shuumai]

If you're fleeing or hiding, the body armor makes even more sense. If you just open fire and eliminate the threat, no need for body armor!

[@AnnoyoTribe]

If I'm setting up for HD or to keep in the vehicle, my go to setup is 2-3 rifle mags, 2 pistol mags, and an IFAK. Keeping it simple.

[@watersabove.below7]

Glad you admit that being that prepared was never a bad thing. Like a big gym rat, most of us don’t really need a six pack but if you got it more props to you. You’re not crazy

[@KapteinFruit]

Man, call me paranoid. Really, it's okay, I kinda am. I want a vest like that and a .45 or nine. I have been robbed in my own home in the past and been through violence a few times too many, so in my home, I'd like to have a vest like that and a good pistol. Unfortunately I live in a country where this is hard to obtain, especially with minor crimes on record. I think that if I had violent crimes on record I would understand why it's a no-go, but otherwise, I wish I was able to protect my own home. Our laws in Norway are confusing about self defence when it comes to firearms. From what I get, you are allowed to answer with firepower if the person who breaks in or what ever is a life threatening danger, but you are not allowed to have guns and ammo stored in the same cabinets. So if it comes down to it, you will be labelled a criminal even if it was to protect your own life. However, that is a pill worth swallowing if it comes down it it. Sorry if my facts are off, but I do believe this is how it is in Norway.

[@thormenucci]

well for the gun storage problem you can have a gun in your bedside table and you full load magazine inside a fast open box under your bed so i think that´s not against the law

[@KapteinFruit]

@@thormenucci Good idea, but everything has to be locked down as well, so that would still take valuable time, but a good work around if it is good enough in their eyes.

[@junichiroyamashita]

Look up for loopholes , in my country even airguns are considered firearms,but single shot black powder muzzleloaders are not.

[@RodCornholio]

My thoughts for body armor: if you are armed with a gun, you must have considered that you may be getting shot at. Are you gambling the bad guy's bullets won't hit you? Are you gambling that _your_ shots are going to luckily hit an area in the bad guy's body that brings an _instant_ stop?

[@johnbroadway7407]

i hope you and everyone you know never get hurt this just proves how you put your life out there

[@kris4786]

If you check out Marine Corps Martial Arts Program all the fighting and Martial arts technics are designed around combat in body armor. The armor we used was much heavier and higher rated but the technics worked.

[@LetsGoBrandon_]

No ride up when sitting is perfect fit. What size is that (M or L)?

[@SmokeyJembe]

9:25 "I'm not a super paranoid person." Proceeds to aim at a unknown target. Lmao

[@jwc865]

Shield plus flashlight, shield for your jab hand & flashlight for your dominant hand. Follow up with a strong push kick from your back leg

[@bludog4657]

Thanks Sir for putting this together and giving the straight to the point advice.

[@pablovermont4903]

Hey Mike, big fan!! I was wondering if you could do a review on the Diamond MMA cup, and if you know how it stands nexto to a steel thai cup?

[@hard2hurt]

Sure

[@pablovermont4903]

@@hard2hurt Thanks man, you're the best

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

Was kinda cool. You looked legit surprised and happy to see what you got and how efficient you thought it felt.

[@nomprenom9337]

You were so excited lol, I mean who wouldn't !

[@JasonHurricane]

Yeah especially if you check the price on their stuff

[@hard2hurt]

Easily the coolest thing I've ever unboxed.

[@bickie603]

As far as home defense I’ve always taught unexperienced people do use something as simple as the title rolled up newspaper or magazine we can always be found throughout the house or a cut off straw broomWhere are you put screws and washers to add weight and sharp edges to the end. This way you can use a straw part of this broom to to distract or even harm the eyes of your attacker and the other end do actually damage him or her. A tightly rolled up newspaper or magazine with a few short lessons can be found anywhere in the house and just as strong as a small stick used properly will give you a fighting chance. I would never tell anybody to use a knife as it can be taken away from you. I would never suggest anybody in not experience to use a firearmAs we all know if you’ve never pulled the trigger before there may be a whole lot of hesitation may be hard to get to in time.

[@tmac9208]

You said likelihood...it might be likely that it would behoove oneself to start wearing most of the time..good review..thanks

[@wenzelilustre9128]

You should try a kydex holder for your mags. That way you can do a tactical reload without needing to fumble

[@BigPoppa23]

Great video

[@SirGlockALott]

The advertising for IIIA+ Side Armor Panels 6" x 8" is very misleading. I purchased 2 sets and all 4 panels measured 4"5/8 x 7"1/4. The weight on Safe Life Defense website says 0.5 pounds for a set. The actual weight is 13.1 ounces for cut down versions of what they advertise as there 15% more coverage.

[@punkerguy805]

I've been thinking about this a lot recently... I'm probably going to have get this now. Thanks Mike lol.

[@hard2hurt]

When you get it tag me in a pic!

[@jc8153]

I contemplated this and thought “naaaaaaaaah we aren’t that unstable” Oh boy how wrong was I

[@brendanbate5440]

Now you're that guy who does EDC and body armour videos :)

[@hard2hurt]

I'm many types of guy.

[@jezzaboi2168]

"The idea that I could reccomend people wear body armour, is not so far fetched anymore" This quote hitting differently in the USA right now...

[@mghegotagun]

I work in security, and got mine recently. After wearing the concealable 3A+ vests for 10 hours a day, I question why don't more people have body armor.

[@TiagoDdA]

Because it's not needed. I cant accept have to wear a armor or have to own a gun to be safe in my country, I will fight for a crime free country...

[@vkcsaltyboy]

I love all his content. From Martial arts to cool gear. This man is amazing.

[@thetalantonx]

9:52 - I'm actually getting emotional over how well you are doing at the impossible task of letting people know they may be more likely to have to defend themselves without engendering fear and paranoia. I'm only seeing this video now, but I was living in Portland at the time you put this out. We had had 100 straight nights of riots at this point, and rioters had gone from governmental buildings into the neighborhoods attacking people in their homes, blinding with lasers and so on. The Mayor had gone out to stand in solidarity with the rioters, only to get attacked and later have his condo building barricaded and set on fire. The District Attorney was refusing to prosecute rioters. The State Police had pulled out and refused to support further because of the DA's refusal to prosecute. The Governor refused federal law enforcement support and condemned the LEOs protecting federal government locations like the Courthouse. It is wise to prepare to defend yourself and your community because there have been recent examples of no one coming to help and the government supporting the people coming to hurt you.

[@bunberrier]

I thought about you guys, wondered what I would do in such a situation. Came up with a couple ideas. 1 pellet rifles through a little slit so they dont know where its coming from 2 bags of waste... kind of hard to see where it came from. 3 noxious fumes, again tossed as balloons or bags.

[@ricodinero5313]

I don’t think that having a bulletproof vest in 2021 is crazy or outlandish just take a look at how crazy shit is now times have changed plus it’s always nice to have something for a just incase instead of being unequipped

[@Spartan73799]

Thanks for the info. Friend of mine is an armed security guard and I was looking around to see what would be a good option for soft armor. The stab protection would be extremely helpful

[@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135]

I just wish I could afford the Safelife system. Fortunately I've decided on some steel armor I can. I'm going to be actively strength training with it. The weight is a bonus for my fitness. Not to mention that steel doesn't expire. Not going to take the chance. There are too many crazy things going on just a year later Mike it's only gotten worse.

[@kingremy1453]

im a pretty liberal guy, former military and gun owner and black guy in a very white state, who recently started getting into guns and the prospect of body armor and the realization that im only getting older and fatter and i have to work out and keep my skills sharp. All that being said, mad respect on your dance around politics and focused on the likelihood of scenarios instead of creating boogymen. its so damn hard to even casually go around online just to get information without getting bombarded with a biased opinion

[@hard2hurt]

I pulled a Neon Deion around them issues didn't I lol

[@Goratek]

Hey man bad ass Setup! What's the knife you have there? Looks cool and good size!

[@davidpacheco8935]

.......... very well presented young man , and you showed genuine honesty , and had fun all the while ........ 👍🏾

[@_db612]

Mike why ballistic vests are so short on the belly? i get you need to be able to bend, but looks like they are really exposed on a really delicate part.

[@4spida2fingaz0]

I thought the same thing, it was somewhat disheartening to discover this way

[@hard2hurt]

Ever sat down in one?

[@_db612]

@@hard2hurt nope, i'm totally ignorant in this matter, thanks

[@monsterinyourcloset7573]

@@_db612 My first issued vest in the army was two sizes too big for me, the plate went all the way down to my belt line. Any time I sat down or went to the kneeling position, my legs would hit the bottom of the plate and jab the top of the plate into my jaw. Any time I had to go prone I had to be really careful or the bottom of the plate would hit the ground first and the top would hit in me in the face with the full force of my dive. A vest is not meant to stop you from getting hurt, it's just meant to keep you from instantly dying so you can get medical help. There are only a couple of places below your belly button that will result in rapid death if shot. But that's why a vest isn't going to help you as much as you think unless you have some emergency medical training and equipment as well.

[@jessekaiman5182]

@@_db612 Body armor isn't made to protect you entirely, or make you untouchable. It's made to keep you fighting as long as possible. Which is why it covers your lungs and heart mainly. If you get shot in the stomach its going to suck and without medical you will eventually probably die. However, not as fast as taking a bullet to the lungs or heart. They do sell additional add ons such as shoulder and or groin/lower covers. Things like that. But you'd have to carry all that and move with it. Which is easier said than done. Unless you're swat then you'd probably never be rigged up like that. Even they have shields in addition to all that. That and the easiest part to hit is center mass, which is why cops are trained to shoot center mass. Less room for error. You cover that you not only protect vitals critical to continuing life, but also removing the largest target from being available. The ideal situation would be never to be shot at all really. I thought the same at first.

[@andrewelder2739]

Just found the channel, enjoying these, thanks!! I went to the course link, surprised to only see two pretty niche courses. Would love to see introductory defense, women's self defense, etc.

[@FreeFlow77]

What makes more sense for home defense is balistic shields, which you can have standing against/behind a closet in the livingroom and bedroom..

[@thatoneguy454c]

I have a level 3a vest that I can put on under a shirt and I also have level IV plates. I think it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. If I have the time to put it on I'm gonna do it.

[@istartedajoke1704]

Im a security officer i own a level 3a bullet safe vest.....to be honest i think it might come in handy off duty rather than on.its always nice to have something affordable to give you some protection

[@Augusto_Caten]

I like how lightweight and flexible it is, but id like it more if it had more coverage

[@Augusto_Caten]

A good part of the chest is out

[@Christyleadbitter]

Living in the U.K this is something I don’t feel like I’ll ever need something like this, but I am looking forward to seeing you train with this and how it changes the scenario. Also what’s your thoughts on knuckle dusters for self defence?!

[@justicar5]

I am also from the UK, and I know how illegal knuckledusters are, up to you, but maglites are legal, and having one in a jacket pocket isn't that weird..so..

[@hard2hurt]

lol people living anywhere will likely never need something like this

[@justicar5]

@@hard2hurt true that.

[@enoughofyourkoicarp]

Icy Mike: "It's getting less unlikely you'll need this stuff, I don't know what's going to happen." Preppers Everywhere: "Well, time to head to the bunker, where's my anti-tank gun?"

[@washingtoncommandcenter5541]

Safe Life's flexible rifle armor is an absolute game changer.

[@mjsuarez79]

I tried to find the video where you go over the firearms that you have. What model is that carbine?

[@j.johnson7891]

"If it gets to where you decide that you need body armor, you're not gonna be able to get it." That's such a fantastic point

[@tukalors7577]

Good video dude glad you mentioned the fact about real fighting while wearing body armor!!!

[@Machomachomain]

That ruger carbine! I fucking oddly enough had someone try to get into my house at 12:55 am September 21, 2020. I had my ruger carbine ready to go close to my bed when I heard the first thump at my front door. I called 911 and put them on speaker, tossed the dogs in the closet, racked the bolt, and readied myself to fight as I tracked the dude trying to break into my house as he set off exterior motion lights at each window. He gave up, I unloaded my ruger after the cops arrived and didn’t sleep at all the next few days.

[@RobKinneySouthpaw]

I'm thinking "Who outside the army is at risk of getting shot at with rifles a bunch?" It occurred to me that a conservation officer could use rifle armor. I mean they're either not getting shot or getting shot with a hunting caliber right?

[@3nertia]

Also, if you watch the Active Self Protection channel, just the other day there was a home invasion where one bad guy was wearing body armor himself and carrying an AR-15, another bad guy was wielding a shotgun, and two more bad guys had handguns ... Bad shit happens and bad people don't care about the laws or ethics of good people

[@nicholasandrade4494]

Hard2Hurt "Im not a super paranoid person" ADS with extreme determination 😆 9min 27 sec

[@formoney5255]

I'm not sure if I would reccomend everyone have body armor, but if you do have body armor you should get at least level 3, if not 3+. If you're in a situation where you might need body armor, you have to assume you might be getting shot with a rifle, and not just a pistol. Additionally, I don't know what 3a+ is. Generally, my understanding is that it goes 3a, 3, 3+.

[@NecroBanana]

Hey man, that sunflower field in the pictures looks cool. Do you have one with you in the field?

[@JosephDewey]

Awesome video! One of the best "sponsored post" videos ever.

[@garethllewellyn215]

Hey how's Ramsey doing

[@bullfrogboss8008]

Glad to see you're wearing plate carrier the correct way. I know it's supposed to be obvious, but I've seen so many people fuck such a simple thing up

[@NetAndyCz]

Body armour is like a weight vest for extra training that might be actually useful to carry extra stuff and in very rare instances, saving your life.

[@climhazzard115]

When he mentioned it'd be hard to obtain by the time we actually thought we'd need it, I started wondering if there are weight vest companies that sell weight vests that happen to be bullet proof, lol.

[@NetAndyCz]

@@climhazzard115 I think I saw one with steel plates for extra weight, it would not probably get the certification and is extremely heavy (with all the adjustable plates in), but if the bullet hit those plates I think it would certainly slowed it done and might stop it... But I do not think I would count on 50 pound vest that might have like 30% chance of stopping bullets to save my life in an emergency. At that point I would try my luck with medieval armour:p

[@DanCambell]

the way you said, coupon code made me literally laugh out loud. i love you lmao

[@stampedmetalsword8099]

How's this for no gun home defense? A personal ballistic shield with a tactical light attached to it. A short spear or gladius, which were historically used together with shields, as the weapon.

[@barrettdowell3985]

I'm 100% getting a Hard2Hurt patch, thats just way too sick

[@biggun2313]

Like your stuff and your style, following now

[@leglocksandcrabrides]

Waiting for the chael sonnen impression!

[@thedistracti0n993]

I hate to admit that I have a plate carrier, and it lives on the back of my my office chair. Handy as a way to always know where a couple mags and a ight are. But I know there is no way I would be trying to get it on for a bump in the night when I'm probably a little hungover, trying to find my glasses in the dark, five dogs are loosing their shit, and my girlfriend is asking me over and over what the sound was.

[@hawkeye1448]

I love the family pictures.

[@NeutroniummAlchemist]

I bought a vest from the same company back when the lockdowns first started back in March. Seems to be high quality. I can only compare it to the 40 pound ceramic flak jackets they gave us in the middle east. It won't stop a rifle like that one can, but I'm hoping it never needs to, and it's much, much lighter. I figured there ratio of idiots to sane people was too low for the lockdowns to be effective, and that the virus would continue to spread, and thus the lockdowns would last intolerably long for most people, leading to a breakdown in society. I was sort of right. Fortunately, I never needed it, but it's nice to have. On a side note, I wonder why they never provide protection for the sides of the upper arms. I know of someone who was killed while wearing a bullet proof vest because he was shot from the side. The bullet went through his arm, then through the armhole in the side of the vest and into his torso.

[@DemonologyGaming]

I know I’m terribly late to reply but I do believe that Life Safe does have a soft body armor vest that has slots along the sides of the straps that you could slip a square plate of armor into, I’m currently looking into ordering myself that vest soon.

[@NeutroniummAlchemist]

@@DemonologyGaming That would provide a bit more protection, but won't help against a shot that goes through your arm at the shoulder joint. You'd really need something on the outside of the arm for that.

[@kylemckinney8772]

Super late to the party, but David Guyton has actually made (and shows how he made) a modern ballistic spauldur for this very reason. I think most of the negative crticism comes from people who seem to think its meant to be used by itself. I think it works quite well in conjunction with other armor systems, and would compliment other ballistic items such as a shield quite well. You and mike should check it out, would love to know your thoughts. Along this note, seems some HEMA folks have taken to strapping a small heater shield shaped pad to their bicep on their lead side which seems surprisingly effective, maybe in modern times could be integrated into something that looks like a backpack that maybe you could conceal your weapon or med kit in. Either way, Id love to hear mikes thoughts on the concept in a modern self defence scenario, i think theres wisdom to some of the best armor is armor people dont even realize you are wearing. Even a plate in a backpack is effective, flip it around, pull the straps tight, and now you have torso protection you can raise/move for cover if needed.

[@NeutroniummAlchemist]

@@kylemckinney8772 I think that if I was ever to in a combat situation again, I would definitely want one of those spaulders. They make backpacks with Kevlar plates in them for schoolkids. Just a sad reflection of the world we now live in.

[@bluedogguy]

The answer to everyone that lives a defensive lifestyle, to the people that is expected to go check out that "what was that?" noise, the person that's expected to go to the front door when multiple voices are banging on it, is YES. If you have offensive tools, you need defensive tools. Embrace the new "minute man". Stage your gear where you can get into MOST of what you need in 60 seconds. Embrace it. Insist upon it in your household. Armor up. Tool up. Gun up. Be harder to hurt and harder to kill. Armor up.

[@PokemonMasterMoney]

Be4 watching. For optimal protection get you a Lvl 3 body armour for some serious protection for them rifles, ARs, and shotgun. Than buy a lvl 3A body armour for added protection will guard against handguns. U can wear your lvl 3A on top of the lvl 3 armour. Also they are working on cheaper more affordable exo suits for the public and by the time theres cheaper more affordable exo suits im sure it wont look as bulky as they do now but more futuristic like a halo armour, or metroid. Remember be safe and avoid confrontation if possible. Safe journeys to all

[@89334726]

Guns not really an issue, but knifes and other stabby tools are a thing to consider around here. Pc kinda leaves too many places to get stabbed open, so need to look for something else. Does it suck to punch into one of those?

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

0:47 So... paramedics wear body armour in the US? Or did you mean military/LE medics?

[@craigbabuchanan]

As a former EMT, I can say that yes, in some areas you might feel the need. We are not the wild west or anything, but... there are some rough areas in some parts of some towns and some people don't differentiate between police and EMT. Additionally, some EMT's are also cross trained and have to work in law enforcement capacities. If I had one of those jobs I would just wear a concealable vest or have a secondary carrier. I personally think this is a TERRIBLE idea (separation of duties and all) but again, the reality of the US 'market'.

[@hard2hurt]

The vast majority do not... but I've known a couple that do.

[@jakeschmidt6665]

The problem with body armor is it does have a shelf life. Kevlar, spectra, etc degrades over time. Ceramics don't really degrade but they are super brittle. Steel is good but heavy. The titanium I have seen for "body armor" way to thin to do actually be effective because titanium is very brittle. Mike I get it with how much better the body armor is. I was wearing 30 pounds in just armor for my vest back in Iraq 04.

[@jakeschmidt6665]

@Arby 1611 Really depends on the situation. During an exchange, sure if you are in good enough shape. 2 things will save your life, speed and endurance. It is a bigger burden then boon without cardio. Either you out maneuver them or they you. Action is more effective then reaction.

[@londiniumarmoury7037]

I have level III body armour with spike and stab resistance. I have no doubt it would be better if you wear it than not wearing it. But honestly who has time to put a vest on when your door has just been kicked down. It takes me a good 60 seconds to get it on, those 60 seconds could have lost you positioning time. So is it better to maintain optimal positioning or optimal armour. Because if they give me a lot of time, I can get bullet proof helmet on, vest, elbow pads, riot shin guards. metal filled cut resistant level 5 gloves, ball cup and riot shield in hand lol. But who has time to equip all of that. I don't sleep with body armour on.

[@robertramos36]

good day why do vests not o at least down to the belt not that much coverage have nice day bob ?

[@Phuzzyl0gic]

Really like how you represent this stuff. It's practical application. You are not wrong if you are just buying these and put them on and don't test them. You are a poser.. Test your gear! run it through the paces!