Ballistic plate for the back of tactical vest, but not for the front?

[JEDI]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DDJXEO

The back of the vest features a large secure webbing pocket for hydration systems/bladders or a ballistic shield.


But nothing to protect the front of the vest, say left side where the heart is located? Instead you have a cell phone pocket.

Yeah, this is a tactical vest and not a bulletproof vest. It's meant to be worn over a bulletproof vest.

But why have a pocket for a ballistic plate in the back then?
if you're engaged in a firefight, wouldnt a ballistic plate around the heart be more useful?

 

[Binarycow]

not if your squad mates are no good backstabbing SOBs who can't wait for the first opportunity to take you out.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

Where the fuck do you live...

 

[Gibsons]

But nothing to protect the front of the vest, say left side where the heart is located? Instead you have a cell phone pocket.

My cell phone is made of boron nitride, with a kevlar carrying case.

 

[sdifox]

according to all the news I have seen on here, the cops are doing all the firing so guarding your back is statistically more important :biggrin:

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

It's meant to be worn over a bulletproof vest.

There's your answer.

 

[MarkXIX]

Because if you mount up in your vehicle for a long ride, you might not want to be sitting down with a ESAPI plate on your back for a long ride. This allows you to drop your gear and your back plate and ride comfortably, or at least as comfortable as you can get wearing body armor with ceramic ballistic plates.

 

[Alone]

I can protect my front. I can't, however, always see what's behind me.

 

[Slapstick]

Considering most are bought by mall ninja's that run at the first sign of trouble then no, a ballistic plate for the back makes perfect sense.

 

[olds]

Considering most are bought by mall ninja's that run at the first sign of trouble then no, a ballistic plate for the back makes perfect sense.

Reminds me of a "joke" I heard as a kid.
Why do French battleships have rear view mirrors?
So they can watch the war.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Reminds me of a "joke" I heard as a kid.
Why do French battleships have rear view mirrors?
So they can watch the war.

I heard it different...

Why do French battle ships have glass bottoms... So they can see the old French Navy.

 

[Bulk Beef]

You only need the plate in the back to catch the rounds while your partner assembles the single shot NEF to return fire. Just don't forget the up-armored briefcase.

Seriously though, that vest is cheap, Made-in-China shit.

 

[sdifox]

You only need the plate in the back to catch the rounds while your partner assembles the single shot NEF to return fire. Just don't forget the up-armored briefcase.

Seriously though, that vest is cheap, Made-in-China shit.

your alternator is missing the fedora :biggrin:

 

[Bulk Beef]

Your alternator is not bulk.

 

[Mike Gayner]

Thinking of going on a rampage OP?

 

[schneiderguy]

 

[0roo0roo]

lol amazon has everything...
all your superhero/crime fighter/terrorist needs

 

[MarkXIX]

Amazon does seem to have everything.

 

[marvdmartian]

My cell phone is made of boron nitride, with a kevlar carrying case.

You should have paid a little more, and gotten the ceramic/kevlar case, with the combination reactive armor/extended life battery! :sneaky:

 

[Gibsons]

You should have paid a little more, and gotten the ceramic/kevlar case, with the combination reactive armor/extended life battery! :sneaky:

I'm always one gen behind.