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Galls has some good stuff on sale now. Check out the sale stuff because they're high quality stuff is sold at high prices. Their body armor is top notch but pricey.

I have 2 vests one is an older American Body Armor model with front pouch for trauma/impact plate (I use a Safariland Ballistics Ind.) and the other is a Reliance Armor System, both are good vests although I had some trouble with the elastic fraying on the ABA. Don't even think about the windshield breaker end-cap for your baton. Just imagine reaching into your holster or pocket for it and catching the palm of your hand on one of those points. Colt sells a spring assisted pocket knife that also has a glass buster and seat belt cutter built in that is really convenient. Just for those who think of everything - What about having 2 handcuff keys on your person? Sew a pouch on the back side of your belt in the small of your back for a key and a pouch sewn in somewhere on the front side of your belt for a key just in case you get cuffed behind your back or in front. To be extra safe, in case your belt gets removed sew a pouch on the inside of the cuff of your pants for a key. For those who are too cheap to buy a cuff key for a few bucks, a shim made out of a stiff piece of feeler gage will work but it takes some practice to use it effectively. They even have a pink set of cuffs at a good price for those kitty lovin folks who think of everything but if your not into pink, I recommend the chrome plated S&W hinged ones. Never know when you may need them. The Kevlar lined gloves are good protection against cuts and punctures and can be good when handling razor or barbed wire. However, the leather shell ones need to be protected from the rain. They currently have a sale on Bates boots that IMO is a good price for a rugged pair of light weight, flexible boots which is perfect for carrying a S&W Special Op’s boot knife or a cold Steel PeaceKeeper 2 boot knife. Rocky also sells a boot that has a built in holster but it's only big enough for a small .380 which is better than than nothing and should only be used for a backup. Just some thoughts on things to have when shtf. May need them, may not.

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As always, check out granny's links on this thread. Some really good stuff.

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