• RightHandOfIkaros@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It worked well in combat with blades, but I don’t think it works quite well in combat with guns. Plated pants would be more effective, I think, though adding a plated skirt to obfusicate the silhouette of the soldier may be effective as well.

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      1 year ago

      I know this is a common misconception about the states, but I actually don’t have to wear ballistic clothing unless I find myself in Los Angeles for some reason. I’m generally far more concerned with what the weather is doing.