Posted: 10/24/2012 11:38:19 AM EDT
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Looking into police trade-in Ballistic Armor.
Apparently they trade them in at the five year mark. Reasonably priced Level II protection in the 195 to 250 dollar range. Aside from coffee and doughnut stains, does the KEVLAR deteriorate, or lose the ability to trap incoming projectiles after 5 or more years? Anybody do any tests on 10 year or older Kevlar ballistic panels? Kevlar "Bag O'Truth " ? Just looking for an extra layer of protection for the "Bump in the Night" back yard investigation. Or in case I need to work outdoors during the Obama Eviction riots. |
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We had some 10 and 15 year old LEO vests that we took to the range. They stopped .45, .40, and 9mm without a problem and these were issued vests worn for 5 years and stored in a non-climate controlled out building for many years. Thank you. Exactly the information I needed. GD is awesome. |
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use and abuse (long term direct UV exposure, permanent creases) wears out aramid fibers. the 5 year thing is for insurance purposes only being soaked in water will reduce the level of protection but only until the ballistic pad drys. this is my all armor is encased in water resistant/proof materials |