VESTS & GEAR BUYER’S

GUIDE

You know the term, “dress for

success.” How about, “dress for…
a possible self-defense sce-

Practical nario?” Doesn’t have quite the

same ring to it, we’ll grant you
that, but it does make a point.

and Tactical
Vests and Gear
Why not dress for success in a
different kind of arena—the one
where your life may depend on
it? From vests to belts to tactical
shorts and more, we’ve gathered
That Get the Job Done some top examples of apparel
that satisfy both the eye and the
By Home Defender Staff wallet—whether you’re in the
home or out and about—and
hopefully will help keep you out
of harm’s way.

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 BULLET PROOF ME BODY ARMOR (shoulder yoke), with detachable front throat protector and a detachable
groin protector.
MODEL: Interceptor OTV (Outer Tactical Vest)
It’s easily customizable—add or remove the front throat protector, the
MSRP: Starts at $710
collar/over-the-shoulder protection or the groin protector components—as
WEBSITE: BulletProofMe.com
desired. Level III-A standard (for police departments that must adhere to NIJ
standards). Level III-A is tested to stop .44 Magnum.
DESCRIPTION
This Outer Tactical Vest features front-opening convenience.
QUICK SPECS
Add optional rifle plates to achieve Level III, mil-spec SAPI, or Level
• Weight: Size Large: 11.7 pounds
IV rifle protection on the Chest and Back (Rifle Plates sold sepa-
• Aramid Kevlar/Twaron
rately).
• 8.6 mm thick
MOLLE web strips cover the front, plus the kidney areas on the
• Camouflage Colors: Multicam, Woodland, Digital Woodland, Three-Color
back (MOLLE web strips compatible with all pockets from the
Desert, Digital Desert, Advanced Combat Uniform Digital
MOLLE and RACK Systems, plus the SPEARS/BALCS Systems).
• Solid Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Olive Drab, Dark Tan, Light Tan, Safety Yellow
This superior vest includes torso coverage and rifle plate pock-
ets, plus detachable collars and over-the-shoulder protection

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 NORTH FACE
MODEL: Reversible Kingston Jacket
MSRP: $149
WEBSITE: TacticalDistributors.com

DESCRIPTION
It’s okay to be two-faced in the reversible Duck
Camo/Black North Face Kingston Jacket. One side has the
Tigers Eye Tan Duckmo print, the other is solid black, making
it versatile for any occasion.
Completely reversible. Envelope kangaroo outer pockets
with welted inner pockets. Reversible eyelet/drawcord sys-
tem. Quilted through sleeves. One minute you’re blending into
the foliage, the next you’ve disappeared into the night. Wear
it on the cold evenings when you’re carrying.

QUICK SPECS
• 348g
• 100 percent polyester
• Insulation: 140g Heatseaker
• Sizes: M—XX LG
• Imported

BULLET PROOF ME BODY ARMOR

MODEL: ProMAX Tactical Vest with Rifle Plates Carrier
MSRP: $160
WEBSITE: BulletProofMe.com

DESCRIPTION
Who doesn’t need Tactical Body Armor in this day and age? You’ll feel protected
with Bullet Proof Me’s ProMAX Tactical Vest with rifle plates carrier. Side opening torso
protection, rifle plate pockets, lots of MOLLE real estate, two-pull Velcro quick release
on shoulder and side for customized fitting in an highly ergonomic Tactical vest.
It offers lots more Level III-A body coverage versus just a rifle plates carrier. Bullet
Proof Me can custom fit you in 2-inch increments to your torso and 1-inch increments to
your height; for shorter or taller folks, this is critical for optimum coverage and comfort.
This vest is very quick to drop in an emergency—just one Fastex buckle and two
Velcro pulls. Add optional rifle plates to achieve Level III rifle protection and Level IV
armor-piercing rifle protection on the chest and back (rifle plates sold separately).

QUICK SPECS
• Optional Polyester/Cotton carrier for more comfort wearing under clothes
• Tough 1,000 Denier Cordura nylon carrier
• Colors: Coyote, Black, Multicam
• All-coated for waterproofing
• Allows side rifle plate pouches to be added as well as front and back rifle plates

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