Lawdawg45
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Not to get off topic, but I thought the whole "bulletproof vest" was proven to be media hype? I was under the impression that he was actually just wearing a ballistic "tactical vest" or at most surplus "riot gear". I figured a few rounds of quality .380 would have at least shut him down enough to stop firing.
However, to stay on point, yes I think a different tool set to augment your primary is never a bad idea if you can fit it into your daily carry. If the shooter was wearing actual armor and if one did have the opportunity and presence of mind, I would think even a 3.5" folding blade could make a difference. Even armored up, there are lots of soft spots.
That said, I might have shot back, but I don't think I would have had the sand to flank a guy wielding an AR with my knife
As far as the armor vs tactical vest, I've heard both reported from trustworthy sources, we'll see what the FBI says in their report. If he was wearing Kevlar, unless he had a trauma plate inserted in the sternal area, a knife, arrow, bolt (crossbow version), and many other object will penetrate the vest like warm butter.
LD