The BulletSafe Bulletproof Vest is the best value in body armor we have seen. We have sold it for years and have become our best selling armor giving access to security guards and those who need a good option in their budget. It provides level IIIA protection at an unbeatable price. We like the fact that all of their armor is made with the same ceramic of alumina and polyethylene materials as other high end armors are (i.e. ESAPI and SAPI),and that it is tested at the same facilities and by the same people who inspect and certify other high end tactical body armor. Though their armor is of the same make and certifications, it is much more affordable than other armor. It is also a bit heavier and thicker than more expensive vests. The vest comes with level IIIA soft armor and a plate pocket on the front and the back to hold their level IIIA ceramic plates. When used in conjunction with one another, the plates and the soft armor offer a combined level VI protection package that blasts the competition in price.
Let’s get specific for a moment. The vest weighs in from 5.2-6.4 pounds depending on the size without the plates, and sells at a very low price of $299.The plates weigh in at 5.65 pounds apiece, and they sell at only $169.99 each. Now, you’re probably wondering how Bullet Safe can offer ESAPI quality plates at the price of a steel plate and a soft armor carrier for them at such an affordable rate. Well like I said, these guys are a relatively new company and are marketing specifically to the basic security officer and the emergency prepared individual. The vest doesn’t cost as much as a higher end vest for several reasons. First, it's written right on their website that Bullet Safe makes less profit on their products in order to offer the quality to the base end of the industry’s customers. We have spoken to them in detail and they are working hard to even save $5.00 where they can. Second, the vest cover does not come with all the bells and whistles. There are no quick releases, M.O.L.L.E. webbing, or anything fancy. It is a simple, comfortable platform that gets the job done without your wallet taking a beating. Also, though it isn’t exactly a feather weight vest that you may be able to get from a higher end company, but, the vest doesn’t have a competitor’s price of $600-$800 either. Bullet Safe has really done a great job of matching quality with a more all around affordable price.
This vest offers multiple wearing styles. You can choose to wear it outside your clothing with or without the plates inserted for protection on the job, or it is slim and comfortable enough to wear under your uniform or outer shirt. Finally, let’s say you’re one of those guys that want to have the option of having the extra protection of plates but you don’t necessarily want or need to wear them all day. An easy solution would be to wear the soft armor vest while on patrol and if the need for that extra protection arises, simply have the plates staged in a separate plate carrier and slip it on. Or, if you are wearing the vest as an outer, simply slip the plates in the pocket. This allows you to never have to leave the protection of your armor while still adding more protection to meet or exceed the threat. This is one vest we definitely recommend.
