Originally Posted by
john c
Though I generally agree with this statement, I think the context matters in this situation.
1) This is a great reason to pony up and just buy some body armor. This might be useful in the future. Kind of like a trauma kit; you hope to never need it; but if you need it, you need it NOW.
2) There is a least a remote probability it could come in handy. A neighboring agency has a huge range, and requires the use of body armor when shooting there. This includes ROs. I'm not sure if this is an insurance requirement or just policy.
I try to train the way I fight, so when I shoot action pistol type events, I use my full duty belt and sometimes soft armor. It slows me down, but I need the reps.