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Skills for Revolutionary Survival: 3. Ballistic Protection - Indigenous Anarchist Federation

We are already in a world where right wing terrorists are shooting unarmed and armed protesters and bystanders with increasing regularity. If you are participating in protests or direct action, ballistic protect might be something you should invest in after acquiring the far more important Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) and basic Head/Eye/Ear protective equipment.

Ballistic protection has one primary job, to prevent projectiles from entering your body and hitting vital organs. There are a variety of types, used for different situations. We will examine torso protection first in the form of vests and plates, examining soft armor vs. plates, armor protection rating, testing standards, spalling, and conceal-ability/plate carrier options.

Second, we will examine ballistic head protection including material types and benefits, & surplus vs new.

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