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How to Wear a Bullet Proof Vest Correctly

Ok, I get it! I wore the bullet proof vest all wrong in my post about them.

I appreciate everyone’s concerns, emails, tweets, comments, etc… So before anyone decides to sue me (which by the way you won’t get much, unless you’re looking for debt), I thought I would share the CORRECT way to wear a bullet proof vest!

How to Wear a Bullet Proof Vest

In my defense, I had a lot of other things on my mind other than fixing the straps on my vest – like my babysitter ditching me (hence the extra sound effects in my video), about 10 minutes to work with before the sun went down, and dealing with a grumpy photographer (aka my husband).

Plus, I can’t believe anyone even noticed I was wearing it wrong. How about the fact that I look like I’m turning into a Vampire? Could I seriously be more pale? I knew I was Vitamin D deficient, but WOW, I seriously need to get out more!

Ok, back on topic!

How to Wear a Bullet Proof Vest Correctly:

I thought John from Tactical Gear summed it up well, so I thought I would just share his comment…

It is important to remember to properly adjust your body armor and plate carrier so they cover your vital organs (heart, lungs) as much as possible. For example, the plate carrier in the photos above should be worn much higher. Almost as high as possible to cover the majority of your chest cavity. Granted, it would leave your stomach more exposed, but stomach wounds are generally not immediately life threatening.

Wearing the plate carrier up higher may be more uncomfortable, especially for women. If you have to wear one, ballistic protection is more important than comfort. Let’s face it, if they were made for comfort we would be wearing them all the time. – John

Also, here’s a quick 2 minute video from AR 500 Armor that does an excellent job demonstrating how to wear a bullet proof vest…

So are we good now?

Do you understand the basics of how to wear a bullet proof vest?

  • Don’t wear it like I did!!!
  • Cover your vital organs (as much as possible).
  • Wear it high! A basic guideline is to wear the vest one inch below the clavicle notch.

Be sure when you are getting a vest in the first place, that you get the right size! If it’s too large the vest won’t fit well and tend to slip, while if it’s too small the vest may expose your vital organs to injury.

Contest Now CLOSED

Win an EnGarde Bullet Proof Vest (Worth $750):

So now that you know how to wear one, how about entering to win one…

EnGarde Bullet Proof Vest Giveaway

The Prize – EnGarde GT Vest:

  • Retail Value of this Vest is Around $750-800
  • Size Large & Color is Navy Blue (like pictured above)
  • Genuine NIJ Level IIIA Dyneema® Soft Armor Panels (Forgot what the NIJ Levels Stand for? Check it Out HERE)
  • The Panels Stop Most Handgun Ammunition incl. .44 Magnum
  • Has Pockets for 2 Optional Level IV Panels (that will stop Rifle fire)
  • Guaranteed to keep their Ballistic Properties for 10 Years

Check out EnGarde’s FAQ section for any other questions you might have about body armor.

Here’s a closer look at the vest we’re giving away…

The Giveaway Details…

  • The EnGarde GT Vest giveaway is open to any resident who is 18 years of age or older who lives in one of the 48 US Contiguous States.
  • This giveaway starts now (Nov. 3rd), and ends on Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 10pm  (CST).
  • The winner will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond. If I don’t hear back from you within 24 hours – too bad, so sad – but I will have to choose another winner.
  • So be sure to check your SPAM email folders.

To learn more, visit EnGarde on their website – EnGarde Body Armor.

Now go ahead and enter to win!

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Comments

  5. 5

    This is an outstanding item for a give-away! Most of us cannot afford this level of personal protection. Thanks for this, and all the rest that you do to help people prepare.

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  7. 7

    If i could have any, it would be one with a plate like the leopard one. And thanks for giving us all a chance to win one. So cool!

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  8. 8

    The EnGarde Dual Use Vest. I like the option of protection up front with the ability to add more plating. Plus, it’s a conceal type.

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  11. 11

    It is a great giveaway and a great way to learn more about body armor and way to wear it correctly. Thank you for this.

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  17. 18

    Love the vest, no matter how you wear it! And it’s porcelain not pale–highly regarded in many countries! ;) at least that’s what I tell myself.

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    • 19

      Ok, good – I love that porcelain skin is the in thing in some countries! Good to know that I’ll fit in somewhere when my vampire transformation is complete ;)

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  24. 27

    Thanks for the chance to win. It looks sweet and being a prepared mother/wife is not easy but you do it well from my point of view.

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  31. 37

    If I could win any of their equipment, I think the ballistic blanket would be most helpful for my family and me.
    Great givaway-thanks.

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  33. 39

    In the photo of you and the stringy hair blond, you may not be wearing your vest at the right height, but you look much better than her. I suppose that is why your little angel looks the way she does.
    I spend most of my money on guns and ammo, so I find it difficult to come up with the extra money to buy a vest. It would be great to win any of them. Thanks.

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    • 40

      Standing next to her, I’ve realized I need to work on my serious face ;-|

      Anyways, you’re so sweet, I probably tell you that all the time, but your comments make my day!

      I think our little angel is pretty darn cute too!

      Anyways, Good luck!

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  35. 42

    It would be a dream come true to win this vest. We have just started prepping and have set a monthly budget of $25 (my husband is currently unemployed). Personal armor seems unreachable right now, but maybe one day!

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  36. 43

    It is amazing to me that I have lasted this long because I have learned first hand that I am NOT bullet proof! It also turns out that I am not even very bullet resistant. The winner of this contest will have a superb survival tool in their kit of essentials.

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  38. 46

    I would select the dual-use vest as it allows for the addition of hard plates. However, ANY body armor is better than what nature gave us, so I’d be happy with any of them. :)

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  41. 49

    I don’t do twitter and I really dislike facebook but I love pinterest! I pinned it but don’t know what a url is so couldn’t enter it. I- so need one of these vest! They are required at the shooting range and renting one is getting expensive!

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  56. 66

    You have a great site with lots of useful information. I have just found you, and am already enjoying all the posts I have read so far. Keep up the great work. P.S. would love to win the vest, please!

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  60. 70

    I work at a range as a trainer and newby’s are notorious for thing’s that go oop’s, firing a rifle with the laser still in the barrel tube, having weapons they arn’t familar with so a glitch occurs and they start waving the weapon around trying to clear the thing, endless possibilities, a vest would help ensure I get to go home in the evening’s, lol, not funny but true, TY for the info and review….

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  64. 74

    I would love to have any of the body armor from them – all their product look great. I really like the dual use one. My birthday is this month and hubby does not (yet anyway) see the value in having body armor, so my chances of getting one for my birthday is limited to this great giveaway. Thanks so much for the chance to get an awesome birthday gift!

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  65. 75

    Jamie – I forgot to add that I don’t think you look ANYTHING like a vampire! I’m over 55 now, but even when I was your age, I’d have done someone bodily harm to be as gorgeous as you are! Thanks for always having interesting and such helpful prepping info (and I follow you on pinterest also). Keep up the great work!
    Sharon

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  67. 77

    Like the full wrap around design of the EnGarde GT Vest. Looks comfortable and secure for a long day of training or IDPA. Would love to demo this as part of my class.

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  68. 78

    Would love to win the EnGarde Puma. I like the several pockets to carry extra rounds, a knife, flashlight etc.

    Thanks

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  69. 79

    I think the EnGarde Ballistic/Bomb blanket looks very interesting. It’s something I haven’t thought about a whole lot yet, since I’m early in the game. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  72. 82

    I would love to get a vest for my boyfriend! He loves guns and shooting them! I think this would be an awesome present for christmas and he would never see it coming!

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  77. 87

    I would love to win this vest!!! And then I would add a patch that says “WRITER”. Yes, like Castle. I would do it….for sure.

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  81. 91

    I would love this! I’ve been looking at armor for a bit and it was always……. not yet! I keep looking though and then here you are! I looked at Engarde’s site and the patrol vest seems perfect. Thanks so much for the chance and keep up the great work.

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  88. 98

    Now THIS is a giveaway! I’m working on being a prepared housewife, and I thank you for all you do on your site! I’m finding it all very helpful and informative as I journey toward feeling more properly prepped!

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  96. 106

    Actually, this one seems like a good choice. The soft panel armor is much more feasible for protection in a civilian situation.

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  97. 107

    Jamie dear. I have been watching many cop shows on HULU, mostly “The Shield”. All of them wear their vest like you did. Don’t let anyone bug you.

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