Protective Apparel Every Shooters Must Have

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Protective Apparel Every Shooters Must Have

Protection is the most important thing when it comes to a gun shooter’s apparel. Protection isneed the most thing when it comesmovement to a gun shooter’s apparel. Combatants layersimportant of shield without hampering and speed. This is Combatants need layers of shield innovations without hampering movement and speed. This is where where most performance apparel are focusing. most performance apparel innovations are focusing. As military clothing is an integral part of a soldier’s war kit, so too are apparels for gun As military clothing is an integral part of one’s a soldier’s war kit, so too areand apparels gun shooters. It plays a key role in protecting life during skirmishes, must for perform shooters. It playsin a key protecting one’s life during skirmishes, and must perform several functions the role mostinrugged circumstances and remain durable. several functions in the most rugged circumstances and remain durable.

Tactical pants

Tactical pants with multicamouflage functions are in demand. Manufacturers especially those who have been on the battlefield know what will work in a real scenario. The ideal pants must be light, conform to the wearer’s body and do not hamper movement.


Shirts Cotton shirts are still the best for comfort, but that can be the last thing a gunfighter needs when on a real mission. Well-fit, black, round necked or collar shirts are important for safety. These are strategic for mobility, comfort and obscurity.

Vest Breastplates were first designed as metal armor covering the soldier’s torso. Today, breastplates or vests are no longer made of heavy steel and can carry other functions such as storage. In earlier times, breastplates just prevent sword and axe pierce. The modern vests are bullet and stab-proof and these are significantly lighter than the original invention. Front/Chest Plate A well-fitted chest plate is necessary for optimum protection of the upper torso. The chest plate must be at the level of the suprasternal or jugular notch that is the soft spot blow the neck and top of the sternum. Back Plate The back plate should be at level with the chest plate. Side Plate This protects the vascular part of the abdomen.


Combat boots Not just any shoes, combat boots fit for running and other wear and tear situations make these indispensable in any battle.

Hooded jackets The ideal hooded jackets are waterproof, camouflage printed, well insulated and with multiple pockets. Protection is a necessity for combat. Wearing the complete gear may spell the difference between winning and losing.


RESOURCES: http://www.deliberatedynamics.com http://www.textilesintelligence.com/tispam/?pageid=3&repid=TISPAM&issueid= 26&artid=1433 http://progunfighter.com/proper_wear_of_armor/


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