Question about heavy carry or body armor

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Fair enough,
I was just wondering if it would be of any value to a civillian who uses a bag/briefcase and who may be caught up in a convience store/robery scenario.

Obviously not.
 
If someone regularly carries a briefcase or large bag anyway, I see nothing wrong with adding a layer of Kevlar. At this stage of my life, I don't carry such a thing, but if I ever do, I will probably put one of my old panels inside it. I do wear armor as a police patrol officer, but very rarely wear it when off the clock, though a few times when I had to go into a perilous situation, I did so.
 
Kevlar is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. If it were up to me, I would stick it in everything....doors, briefcases, seat covers, etc. Stick it in anything that doesn't draw attention. However, as stated above, it sucks to wear it even in uniform, let alone in civilian clothes.

If you get a useful protection level, with full coverage, you will almost hope that you get shot and make it worth your effort. Besides restricting natural movements, it will cause your sidearm to "print" unless you are carrying it on your ankle, which you won't be able to reach.
 
I wouldn't sacrifice weapon caliber if I were wearing armor. Last time I checked most vests commercially sold won't stop a knife. Assuming you went out armed with something like a .32 ACP or .25 ACP and a determined attacker came at you with a nice big knife, i'd be betting on the attacker with the knife at least getting to you and getting a stab or two in.
 
Being in college and unarmed I have often thought about what would happen if the S hit the Fan. Other than being aware and sitting close to an exit I have decided that my backpack will actually stop most pistol rounds. A FMJ 9mm will penetrate about 7 inches of paper and the .45 acp about 4.25. Thats only three textbooks. Since I normally carry four and a laptop I think I have a decent chance of shielding my vitals until I can get the hell out of dodge. It's a last ditch idea and not exactly the best thing, but since I want an education it seems I must go unarmed.
 
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