![]() Safelife's cheapest panel is $400, their "IIIA+" panel is $500. Using Safelife's sizing paradigm, you have to go up to 4XL to get the same coverage as NIJ Large. Safelife's size Large is smaller than an NIJ C-3/Medium. While that's the minimum, most manufacturers' large is significantly larger, up to around 4.6ft 2. NIJ standard large (called C-4 in their lingo) requires coverage no less than 4.18ft 2. Why would it cost that much more than the base price? Because Safelife "Large" is 3.46 square feet of coverage. It will also cost $2,200, which is absurd and could get the wearer top of the line plates of similar protection and a fully kitted out carrier. This is based on the fact that they quote an AD for the "IIIA+" that is 15% too low when compared to the weights they give for different sizes, meaning it is probable that the AD for FRAS is also too low, putting it at perhaps 6.21lb/ft 2 or more, which could put the FRAS and IIIA+ combo at a whopping 8.24lb/ft 2 AD, meaning your 2XL combo is going to weigh 31lbs, which is worse than an IOTV with all the trimmings. They also have recommend to wear their IIIA or "IIIA+" soft armor under the FRAS, which would result in an areal density (weight for a given amount of coverage) of about 8.24 pounds per square foot of armor coverage. By heavily derived from, it looks the same except made worse. The FRAS is more or less a new iteration of the concept behind DragonSkin, and looks heavily derived from Stealth Armor Systems' HEXAR. Now, first of all, the FRAS doesn't bend enough to actually provide NIJ-spec overlap. It is a very good package for those on a budget. Now, FMS is not only NIJ 0101.06 listed, it's FBI 4.1 compliant and it also exceeds USSOCOM frag requirements. Alternatively, Armor Express FMSIIIA is available, and is a well made, less expensive option than either Safelife package. ![]() TL DR, their products appear to be Chinesium and are more expensive than high-quality US made NIJ listed options, including Velocity VS33A, which is NIJ 0101.04/2005 IR listed, and the NIJ 0101.06 listed version, which should be the same or a very similar ballistic package and can be special ordered. Today, thanks to inspiration from /u/james_lpm, I'll be explaining why you should not buy anything from Safelife Defense. If you support political or racial violence or harm to law enforcement, or choose to congregate with those who do, you do not belong here. No prohibited persons or association with questionable groups: If there's reason to believe that a user is a prohibited person for any reason or is associated with unsavory entities, this is grounds for banning. Your extremely original "this is the way" or "feet" comment will be deleted, and you aren't necessary here if you persist. Maintain a reasonably professional atmosphere so that everyone can get something out of a discussion. No low quality or disruptive posts: If it belongs somewhere else, don't post it here. This is not the place for mall ninja gear: All are welcome here, but if your question or kit belongs on r/mallninjashit it will be removed. General Etiquette: Absolutely no harassment, bigotry, spamming, trolling or otherwise hateful posts or comments will be tolerated. Advertising in any way items which are counterfeit, knockoff or which otherwise violate patents and/or copyright is also prohibited. ![]() No videos through Gen III NVGs, or questions regarding the sale or purchase of these items outside the US. No ITAR or EAR violations or Patent/Copyright Infringement: ITAR (International Trade in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) are US Federal laws that regulate trade in a wide variety of things. This explicitly includes any "boogaloo" references, which are strictly prohibited, no matter how oblique. This includes but is not limited to: ideological arguments, advocating bringing harm to law enforcement, overthrowing the US government, support for or against a political candidate, or boycotts of companies based on their political alignment. Users who have an adverse transaction with a listed vendor are encouraged to mail the mod team.Ībsolutely No Politics: No discussion or expression of political beliefs. Reputable vendors and manufacturers are welcome and will receive a flair indicating your affiliation. See r/geartrade or r/gundeals.įinancial Disclosure Requirements: Users MUST disclose any financial relationship with any product they are recommending. No Buying, Selling, or Trading: This is not the place to buy, sell, trade, or otherwise advertise for the transfer items from one individual to another. Reference information is available in the wiki. You don't have to be one, but you should be able to pretend well. ![]() Subreddit for professional/duty use gear.
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