Armor is often an overlooked asset for self protection. In a high stakes situation where your life is on the line, armor drastically enhances your survival advantage. It’s even a passive way to protect yourself or to offer protection to keep a loved one safe by giving them a way to shield themselves. The problem often is, people assume armor to be impractical for everyday carry. The perception of armor usually defaults to a plate carrier and plates or a ballistic shield. Armor is a lot more prac