Firearms Pedia

There’s no sure way of getting complete firearm protection in the uncertain world that we live in, but there are steps you can take to increase your chances of surviving an attack. Although members of the public are only allowed to carry a handgun for purposes of self defense in the US, many criminals use much larger firearms. This means that the standard level II or level III bulletproof vests worn by most people who feel they need protection on the streets is not always going to be enough.

Do You Have Adequate Firearm Protection?

How far you’re prepared to go in securing adequate firearm protection probably depends on how much of a threat you’re facing. Remember that most criminals, no matter how deadly they are, would rather get out of a situation without a gunfight, so if you are carrying a handgun you may find that they’ll make a getaway before any shots are actually fired. But to stay safe in those situations where your handgun is not enough, you need to be wearing protection.

Wearing at least a level II protective vest will give you protection against most hand guns and will at least reduce the severity of injury should you be shot with something of heavier caliber. While this may not sound like much of a consolation, any level of firearm protection is a lot better than nothing. For those who can afford them, there are level III and IIIA vests. The IIIA vests can be upgraded to a IV with the addition of rigid armor plates. These will protect against even automatic rifle fire, and shrapnel or a hand grenade explosion.

Aside from carrying a handgun (if it is legal in your state) and wearing some sort of protective clothing, what other steps can you take towards firearm protection? There are many simple and effective ways to add safety shields to your vehicle now. Dyneema shields for example are thin and lightweight, and can easily be installed without making major alterations to your car. This can add a level of security that you can depend on at all times.