One of the most important things when wearing body armor is to ensure you have the proper fit. Safe Life Defense President, Nick Groat, explains how to properly fit and adjust your concealable armor. www.SafeLifeDefense.com
I recently got my ballistic vest. I had some fitting issues at first because of the armored side panels. So, I sent them an email explaining my issue. when i woke up to check my email, i seen that they actually understand my issue (something that most companies fail to do) and they actually provided me with a quick informative video on how to install and wear the armored side panels correctly. Little did i know, there is velcro that runs down the entire back side, to allow adjustments for the side panel. I am hands down very pleased with the product and company. Thank you!
Well done video - one strong suggestion. Fitting a black vest, have the model wear a white of tan shirt - the "black on black" is difficult to see well.
I just received my new Hyperline in the concealable vest, and I must say: I love it! It is so comfortable, and it fits me perfectly! It pretty much completely disappears under my uniform! Which is pretty impressive because my uniform is just a white button up shirt (I work for Allied Universal) I got the white carrier to match my white uniform, and unless you know what to look for, you can hardly even tell I’m wearing anything. Hands down one of the best investments one can make!
Look at his face lol. “Did I really have to take my gun off for this? How much longer? I feel naked! Hurry the hell up!” LoL. Yup. That’s his face alright lol.
Thanks I was kind of freaking out when I saw my back hunched up with my vest on until my partner told me boy was that embarrassing for me anyway still enjoying my safelife defense vest so far so good ......thinking about buying a safelife defense shirt now ......going tactical ......
Please make a fitment video for the Tactical Enhanced Multi-Threat Vest... I feel that because the straps are different, and the addition of the add-on side panels, it would be warranted and beneficial.
THIS! i ordered the iiiA+ and it doesn't fit well at all. seems to be made for people with enormous beer-guts and not athletic builds... at 6'1" and 208 lbs this thing is SUPER baggy and loose fitting around the abdomen area front and back. Waiting for safe life to call me back... i waited several weeks for something that fits horribly.
@@riverswater5688 same! I’m literally trying mine on now and I thought something was off. I’m 6’1, 185 and I got a medium. Definitely doesn’t seem concealable
@@SIRDIPLOMAT i don't think the Tactical enhanced multi-threat vest is supposed to be concealable. I found out my issue though. perhaps this will help you as well. There is a seemingly hidden compartment under the front of the vest where you can put the velcro inside of the vest to make it fit more snuggly. I wish they had put an insert into the shipping box to convey/inform that little important detail.
just got mine yesterday with the tactical bundle just waiting on the outer carrier but in no rush since i cant wear that at work..yet. Armor fits great and I feel a little more secure at work!
I sized myself off their chart and it wan No where close to correct for me. Im 5'9" and 205lbs. Very athletic biuld. I had to go with an extra small- short vest. The vest is still a bit too wide across my chest forba comfortable2 handed draw and presentation with my handgun. Seems like i need about another 1/2" of material taken away from the width across the chest of my armor panel.. The chart originally called for a medium size- regular length.. It was Huge on me!!!
Im using the tactical cummerbund with the concealable vest. I like it a lot. gives me the feel of a four piece vest but with extra coverage. its easier to get one cummerbund on in a car as well vs having two straps.
Fed-Ex delivered mine about 20 minutes ago, WoW!!! So far I must say I am very pleased, this thing is super sexy and really comfortable 😎👍🏼. I will be recommending this product to my fellow freedom loving citizens. Thank you Safe Life Defense.
For some reason, Nich Groats positive attitude and personality makes me think of Charlie Day! haha. Plan on purchasing one myself after hearing about the increased shootings in my area for everyday wear. Thanks!
I’m having a challenge determining my size as it’s between the measurements of XS & XS-S, should I just err on the side of caution & get slightly bigger choice since its adjustable? I’m literally 5’7” 135lbs
That’s not the most coverage. The overlap is the most coverage because there’s no gaps. Back to back like this leaves you open for a round to get through and I take safety over comfortability all day.
Everything looks great but I’d be hesitant to get a vest that doesn’t have any deliberate overlap on the side, is there any chance of that being an option in the future?
Will a vest like this work well while carrying a firearm (Glock 19) in the waistband at the 4:00 position? Will it interfere with the side panels and will it affect my draw? I'm 5'-10" and 178 lbs.
Never, EVER forget that while it will stop full power rifle calibers, you're still in a lot of trouble if you get hit with one. We're talking 2000-3000 FPE, which will take someone out of the fight, even with that body armor. The Army was working on SAPI plates that can stop a .50 BMG. That sounds really nice, but anyone who gets hit with a .50 BMG, anywhere, is a casualty, high-speed SAPI plate or no high-speed SAPI plate.
I put my height and weight into your chart, 4xs seems a little too small and I don’t wanna spend $600 on something that won’t fit, should I go larger since I’m a female and bigger in the chest area?
Any tips for wearing body armor under clothes withut it being seen? I work in private security and my boss says that we arent allowed to wear vests visible.
Yes, indeed. In most US states, body armor is completely legal to own, wear, transport, sell/trade--including hard (rifle threat) armor. Hell, I've got 5 full vests just laying around and over a dozen rifle plates (mostly level III, but I do have a brand-new set of level IV ceramic plates that are now in my full battle rattle).
I just got mine in the mail. I followed the sizing guide. I was surprised when I put it on to find that it didn't cover my navel. I get that that allows me to more comfortably sit while concealed - but my stomach feels super vulnerable.
i get that. i just ordered a safelife vest. i have an older police one. it seems like if the vest was longer, the vest would get in the way if i'm carrying iwb. it seems like the adjustment to be made is to recognize that the vest is protecting vital organs from specific threats, not everything from every threat. i'm modifying my mindset from thinking the vest means i'm bullet proof, to thinking the vest will give me time to get medical attention. getting shot will always have to be taken seriously. does that make sense? i did notice they had longer sizes. cheers
@@rickpickle also to add if the vest came down to basically meet where your belt line is everytime you sit or bend at the wait the vest would push it self up causing constant readjusting
Safelife needs to strike first and strike hard.. This 6 week back order is like dealing with that weakling Daniel LaRusso. God forbid when you finally get the vest and it's the wrong size, it's another 6 weeks!!!! That's as bad as an illegal kick to the face. *Cobrai Kai*
The carrier wears out very quickly and the right chest pocket Velcro wore out in about 1 week. Not the pocket stays open. The short pockets are extremely small. They won't even fit a 3x5" notepad.
Ok so I'm about 5'8 and 195 pounds with a slightly muscular build...I ordered the Large and it is too big...Should I exchange for a Medium or size Small?
It amazes me how none of these vest videos ever explain 'SIZE', how to order the right size. One site said your shirt size isn't the same as armor size. This needs to be explained or confirmed, cause no one wants to spend 1000's on a vest, just for it to not fit right.
I am about the same but I have a little belly bloat so I am sending it back for a 2XL. Need sides to come together and it doesnt. I may be 233 and 5 10 with belly bloat. Not beer but milk. jajaja
I typically have a bulge on the sides and the bottom of the vest on the rear and can't figure out how to adjust it right for the best fit and to keep it a concealsble as possible under my uniform shirt I was recommended a xs-s IIIA+ when I exchanged from my other size since I ordered to big. Any recommendations on a fix for my issue?
Hey Nick.I have done changed my vest three times because I cant get the right fit.I ordered a small bundle and when I sat down,the vest rode up to m y chin.The concealable vest bulges out at the base of my neck and I have done the adjustments,Also on the tactical vest,it curves out at the bottom of my back.I just got my small short today but it has the same issues as the small.Should I go to a medium?And I do have the side panels also.
if i were to get a carrier with the intention to wear it over clothing as thick as a sweater at least, should I get a carrier/plate one size larger? What is the vest coverage difference between 2xs-s, and xs-s?
Can you test a vest against .22tcm9r in 2011 5 inch 40 and 39 grain as well as in the tactical rifle 51110 rifle from rock island I have shot is against an out of date iiia+ expired vest with a single trauma plate the first rocket shatter the plate and went though the front plate the second went throught the soft armor and a 5 gallon bucket of water and stopped in the back plate . Also I tested the same vest against a .17hmr Amd .17wsm 20 grain fmj in all cases it went through front and back plates I think you IV will stop it but I’m not sure your iiia+ will.
There's an email service they have for your fitting. Send them 3 photos of you wearing the vest and explain the issue. It's fit@safelifedefense.com or something like that. Gonna do mine at some point, I'm having the same persistent bulge everyone else is. Mine can be fixed with the cross over method but all that slack just comes out of the center and goes to the shoulder blades after that, creating two bulges on either side of my back.
