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#242218 - 03/02/12 12:45 AM Re: Body Armor suggestions [Re: trooper0366]
Bingley Offline
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Registered: 02/27/08
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Originally Posted By: trooper0366
Don't forget good old rubber bands. Generally greater range than stapples. Then there is always the ruler to the knuckles.:)


*Sigh* I trained interns in marksmanship with rubber bands. It's amazing what bad shooting habits they bring with them to work. Proper technique is apparently no longer taught in school.

Also, interns tend to flinch when getting shot at, which makes it difficult for them to fight duels. They have to develop proper focus so they don't miss their shot.

I've also had to teach the art of stealth, utilizing natural coverings such as filing cabinets, potted plants, water coolers, etc. as you advance towards your target. This is a most difficult art. Most assassins get shot once they get within range.

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#242219 - 03/02/12 12:52 AM Re: Body Armor suggestions [Re: Bingley]
MDinana Offline
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Were those the old school full-size rubber bands, or the carbine-style? I hear the newer ones are just as effective but with shorter range ....





Man, talk about off-topic. laugh This place is great.

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#242232 - 03/02/12 07:09 AM Re: Body Armor suggestions [Re: MDinana]
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#242234 - 03/02/12 07:28 AM Re: Body Armor suggestions [Re: MDinana]
Bingley Offline
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Originally Posted By: MDinana
Were those the old school full-size rubber bands, or the carbine-style? I hear the newer ones are just as effective but with shorter range ....


One mindset, any weapon. That's my motto. My trainees have to learn to adapt to the common variation in office rubber bands. They shoot exclusively with their bare hands. No aids allowed. Stealth is incredibly important in a professional environment. This means the ability to deliver a quick follow up shot if you misgauge the first rubber band.

Or you risk getting killed by moi.

There are also one-handed contact range techniques. Somehow the interns have a lot of trouble with them, esp. with chambering.

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#242247 - 03/02/12 05:46 PM Re: Body Armor suggestions [Re: Russ]
Snake_Doctor
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Both. And regardless of what the movies show taking a solid hit to armor hurts. I am glad those days are over for me. and I agree having a human inside a vest does provide more accurate testing results.

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#242279 - 03/02/12 10:03 PM Re: Body Armor suggestions [Re: ]
Taurus Offline
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Registered: 11/26/07
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Loc: Northern Canada
In 06 a buddy of mine took a hit to the front plate by a 7.62 x 49. He dropped to the ground like a bag of hot nickles. The plates saved his life,(as intended) but he still wound up in hospital with cracked ribs and some bad bruises. Body armour will save your life yes, but is still going to hurt.

I can't really see a survival use for it other than its intended purpose.

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#242285 - 03/02/12 10:34 PM Re: Body Armor suggestions [Re: Taurus]
hikermor Offline
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Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 7705
Loc: southern Cal
Originally Posted By: Taurus

I can't really see a survival use for it other than its intended purpose.

I am sure that carrying all that weight builds character.
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#242301 - 03/03/12 12:30 AM Re: Body Armor suggestions [Re: Taurus]
Snake_Doctor
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do you mean 7.62x39?

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#242303 - 03/03/12 12:36 AM Re: Body Armor suggestions [Re: Bingley]
Snake_Doctor
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Don't forget the Tae Bo and Dance-Fu experts.

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#242315 - 03/03/12 01:03 AM Re: Body Armor suggestions [Re: ]
Taurus Offline
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Loc: Northern Canada
Originally Posted By: Snake_Doctor
do you mean 7.62x39?


Oops, yep. Fat fingers. Good catch

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