A good, snug fit is crucial for optimal protection, comfort, and performance. If you understand the general rule, you’ll have the right perspective when choosing a brand, type, or size of body armor to buy.
At Wonder Hoodie, our mission is to provide the highest form of bodily protection to the public and since 2018, have prided ourselves on our affordable price tag, adjustable body armor design, and variety of sizes ranging from children to Adult 4XL. With so many options to choose from, however, it’s unfortunate when a new customer orders an incorrect size and then decides body armor just isn’t for them. We are sharing this article to help our existing customers and potential customers with the fitting of their body armor.
Wonder Hoodie Good Fit Examples
5”2 female – normally wears M in women’s
Ordered a Small, Black Bulletproof Hoodie from Wonder Hoodie ✅
5”10 Male – normally wears M in Men’s
Ordered a Medium, Black Bulletproof Hoodie from Wonder Hoodie ✅
When fitted properly, your Wonder Hoodie product should be comfortable and discreet, like the pictures of everyday models on our Instagram @wonderhoodie. If after receiving your product and you aren’t pleased with the fit, we will work with you to exchange to a new size or style.
Wonder Hoodie BAD Fit Examples
“Bulky” ❌
This petite woman normally wears a Small in Women’s, ordered a Wonder Hoodie Unisex Small and Medium but returned both as they were too large. She complained of it feeling and looking bulky, and that her armor jutted out in a triangle from her chest.
The size that she should have ordered was a Wonder Hoodie unisex XS
“Boxy” ❌
This 5”2 woman normally wears XS/Small in Women’s and ordered a Wonder Hoodie Unisex Small. She said the bulkiness gave off a boxy shape when worn and that her hood is too big on her head.
The size that she should have ordered was a Wonder Hoodie unisex XS, which has smaller head protection panels as well.
“Like a box” ❌
A customer insisted on purchasing a Medium bulletproof hoodie for her growing teenage daughter (Y14), but was not pleased with the fit when it arrived, explaining that it looked like she was wearing a box.
This customer should have ordered her teenage daughter a unisex XS.
“Boxy” ❌
This order is tricky as the customer (5”8 Slim Male) who normally wears a M in Men’s coats, ordered a Unisex Medium but complained of a boxy feeling on his Bulletproof Jean jacket. As seen in the photo, the armor doesn’t conform to the wearer’s body but floats on top of it, leaving about 2 inches of room on each side of his body.
This customer ordered the jean jacket size that he normally wears for a slightly oversized look, but the armor underneath was too big for him. Wonder Hoodie only offers a true Unisex fit and the armor sizes have been cut to correspond with the average Unisex sizing on the jackets. While our body armor comes with adjustable straps to ensure a proper fit, if the wearer is too thin, the armor may just not overlap properly. In this case, the customer’s only option is to order a smaller size or to contact form for recommendations or a custom order (Note: customizations may incur a fee).
“Rigid plates” ❌
Customer (6”0 Male) normally wears a L in T-Shirts and an XL in hoodies and orders a Wonder Hoodie Unisex XL. With his XL Hoodie, he was able to use the adjustable straps to ensure the body armor underneath conforms to his body. He did, however, complain about the “rigid-ness” of the armor plates.
To address his concern, we shared that our armored plates are manufactured with NEW Kevlar or PE direct from the source and as such, will need some time to achieve flexibility. To speed up the process, we recommended he bend and flex his armor. He was so pleased with the results, that he shared a photo with us, showing the fine curves of his discreet, new bulletproof hoodie - head protection and all.
Summary of fit and adjustments:
For additional questions on fit, do not hesitate to reach out to us on Live Chat (9-5PM PST M-F), or via contact form, or email.
]]>It is important to understand that you can't rely on law enforcement officials to protect you all the time. In an active shooter situation, your instincts, situational awareness, and decision-making skills will make the difference between life and death and help you survive.
So, here is a quick guide, which aims to give you the essential knowledge and awareness to act quickly, and appropriately in the eventuality of an attack.
Active shooter situations are unpredictable and can change rapidly. Having a weapon or gun on you can be great for self-defense, but even more important is to have situational awareness. Without situational awareness, you don't have all the information to make the right decision, and you may put yourself in more danger.
Situational awareness is the conscious act of being aware of your surroundings. To be situationally aware of an active shooter situation, you should know:
With increased situational awareness, you can make a more informed decision. However, it is important that you know your priorities. Remember, it isn't your job to stop the attacker; that is what law enforcement officials do. Your main goal is to survive and help the people you care for stay safe. If you aren't armed, you need to get away from the stakes as safely and quickly as you can. If you can get to an empty room, close the doors and barricade them with heavy items.
Only once you have escaped or are in a safer spot should you call 911.
Once you do get on the call, be direct, and try to remain calm when talking to the operator. Try to tell them everything that might be helpful, like how many attackers there are, and what kind of weapons they are carrying. If you are hidden in the area of the shooting, try to get your hands on an improvised weapon, however, only use it when it is absolutely necessary.
Ideally, you should stay prepared for such situations all the time, and to be fully prepared, you need to have the right tools on you. If you are carrying a gun, that is obviously very helpful, and can significantly increase your survivability. These days, you can also use bulletproof clothing, like the bulletproof hoodie or bulletproof pants (link as well) from Wonder Hoodie.
Having these tools gives you the luxury to take more aggressive actions, however, your safety and the safety of the people around you should still be your first priority. You should only use your gun as a last resort when you are certain that you don't have any other choice. When you do engage the target, be decisive, and keep in mind that you will need to put multiple shots on target to stop a determined attack. Here are some tips to keep in mind when you have to engage an active shooter.
You should also regularly train with your self-defense pistol, and improve your shooting skills.
Active shooter situations can be scary. And while your survivability is in your own hands, with proper awareness, training, tools, and the right mindset, you can increase your chances of survival, and protect the people around you.
]]>So, in this article, we will talk about the legal status of body armor and bulletproof clothing in different states, and discuss the intricacies of federal body armor law in more detail. We will also talk about the legal states of body armor in some other countries in the world, and try to answer all of your questions related to the legality of ballistic armor.
According to Federal Law, Any citizen, who is 18 years old or above, and has not been convicted of a violent crime can legally own and use body armor in the United States. If a felon convicted of a violent crime requires body armor for their profession, they can purchase body armor, however, they need to have written permission from their employer, and the guarantee that the use of armor will be limited to their professional duties.
In all 50 states of the US, you can buy body armor via a Face-to-Face transaction, and in all states except Connecticut, you can even buy body armor online or over the phone. You also don't need to go through any background checks, or show an ID or permit to purchase body armor in all states.
In general, federal law allows all law-abiding citizens who can buy body armor to legally wear it as well in any public area, however, different states are allowed to make their own laws regarding the use of body armor, and in some states and cities, you will not be allowed to wear body armor is certain situations.
For instance, some cities or states may prevent the use of body armor during public parades and protests. In some states, it may be illegal to wear body armor to police stations or government buildings, or schools.
In the US, businesses and citizens have the right to prohibit the use of body armor within the premises of their business grounds, or private properties. Therefore, if you intend to wear body armor to work, it is better to check up with the specific policies of your workplace before wearing body armor to work.
Yes, if you are allowed to wear body armor in public, you can also wear concealed bulletproof clothing like a Wonder Hoodie, Bulletproof Pants, or concealable Bulletproof Vests. In fact, concealable body armor is better for most situations, as it does not attract too much attention, and allows you to go about your day without getting concerned looks and questions from people and law enforcement officers.
Most states abide by federal law when it comes to body armor-related laws, however, some states have extra restrictions or leniencies. Here is a quick run-down of these states.
Connecticut has quite strict laws about body armor. In fact, unlike in other states, body armor can only be bought through a face-to-face transaction. Buying body armor online, or on the phone is considered a Class B misdemeanor punishable by 6-month imprisonment, a $1,000 fine, or both. However, certain individuals or entities like law enforcement agencies, the national guard and armed forces, the division of criminal justice, the parole board, and correctional facilities are exempt from this restriction.
In Louisiana, anyone can buy or use body armor, except on school grounds, and during school-arranged events and functions including, but not limited to; sporting events, dances, parties, and field trips. It is also illegal to wear body armor in a firearm-free zone, and without 1000 feet of any school campus
According to federal law, only people convicted of a violent crime are prohibited from buying or using body armor, however, the state of Maryland extends this restriction to people convicted of drug trafficking as well. People with prior convictions of drug trafficking or a violent crime need to get a special permit issued by the Secretary of the Maryland State Police to buy or use body armor.
After the recent bill, banning the purchase of body armor was passed and implemented in New York, it now has the most strict body armor laws in the country. The bill was signed in response to the supermarket shooting in buffalo, New York, and the school shooting in Uvalde Texas, during which the attacker was wearing body armor.
Senate Bill S9407B prohibits the purchase of body vests, which they described as "bullet-resistant soft body armor to people who are not in an eligible profession. However, the bill does not have any information about the legality of hard body armor plates, which is causing a lot of confusion. Moreover, the first offense or illegally buying body armor would be considered a class A misdemeanor, and all subsequent offenses will be constituted as class E felony.
As of now, the bill only prohibits the sale of soft body armor vests, which is quite counterintuitive, since the Buffalo shooter wasn't even wearing soft armor. He was wearing hard armor plates and using that incident to ban soft armor doesn't make much sense.
So, if you live in New York, and want to purchase body armor, you can have it shipped to a family member who lives outside of New York, or to someone who is in active law enforcement.
Apart from the above-mentioned states, all states in the US have similar body armor laws to the federal governments. Anyone, 18 or above, can buy body armor if they haven't been convicted of a violent crime. It is also illegal to use body armor while engaging in any criminal activity, however, the severity of the offense may be different in some states. Some states may consider it a misdemeanor, while some as a felony. However, in general, wearing body armor during an illegal activity is illegal in all states.
In Canada, the purchase and use of body armor are legal in all provinces and territories except for Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia. In these places, you need to be in law enforcement, be a security guard, or have a firearms license or special body armor permit ID to use body armor.
In the UK, there isn't any specific law against wearing or owning body armor, however, firearms aren't that common there either, therefore if you do wear body armor, you will get concerned looks from the police, who may even have grounds to search you. So, though it isn't strictly illegal to own body armor in the UK, it isn't quite popular either.
Generally, Body Armor is legal in Mexico if it is worn for protection, however, if you are traveling to Mexico, it is better to check up on the laws of the specific area you are traveling to.
In the European Union, Body Armor is considered to be military armament, and it can not be owned by civilians. In most cases, this restriction applies to hard body armor plates, however, countries in the EU have their own specific laws as well.
Written by Muhammad A. , Reviewed by Matt H.
In this blog, we will discuss several of the most common self-defense scenarios, and several possible outcomes for each scenario.
One of the biggest fears for homeowners is that someone will break into their home while they are sleeping. Many people have alarm systems in their homes to alert them to broken doors or windows, or movement in the house.
If You Are Alerted And Can Escape
Different states have different laws. Even when you’re in your own home, some states require you to attempt to flee if you have the chance. Crazy, I know. But in the end, that may sometimes be the best possible outcome.
Escaping your house in an invasion scenario will be most likely if you live in a single-story home. It’s also most likely if you have a home security system that goes off, or a trusty guard dog. Other factors that come into play are if you have children or other adults living with you, and the layout of your house. Most homes have a back door that you can escape out of. The best-case scenario is that the intruder gets scared when the alarm goes off and flees the scene. If you have time, get your family to a safe room and have them call 911 before you pursue the intruder.
When You Are Confronted and, As a Last Resort, Have to Engage
A far more common home invasion scenario is one where the homeowner uses a firearm to defend themselves and their family. Most gun owners keep a gun near their beds for just this type of situation. If you do have to engage an intruder in your home, there are a few things you need to remember. If you have other people in your home, be aware of the direction you are firing. Stray rounds from a handgun or rifle can easily go through the drywall and strike an innocent child in another room. Shotguns are safer as they generally don’t penetrate walls. If you have time, get your family to a safe room and have them call 911 before you pursue the intruder.
How To Help Others Escape
One way to increase your odds of escaping an invasion is to have a plan and practice it. If you have kids living in the house, practice an escape plan. This can be a multi-purpose plan in the event of a fire, an intruder, or any number of things. If they live on the second floor, having an emergency window ladder could be a lifesaver. They also need to know where to meet you once they are outside of the house. A trusted neighbor’s house is the perfect place.
Being mugged in public is perhaps the main reason why people carry concealed weapons. Carrying a gun could save your life one day.
If You Are Able to Escape
In a common self defense scenario where you're in a restaurant or gas station, you may or may not be the direct target of the gunman. If you’re not the target, there’s a good chance that you may be able to escape. Once you realize that there’s a problem, stay low and locate the nearest exit if you’re indoors. If you’re not in the immediate area of the gunman, get out as fast as you can. When safe, call 911 immediately to report the incident. If you are in the “danger zone”, the best advice is to stay on the ground and don’t move.
When You Are Confronted and, As a Last Resort, Have to Engage
If you’re confronted with a gunman face-to-face, there may never be a chance for you to draw your weapon and fire. You have to judge the situation very carefully. If the gunman seems distracted or looks away, you may be able to draw your weapon and defend yourself. If you can draw your weapon, remember what’s behind the target. You could easily hit an innocent bystander with a stray round in a high-stress situation like that.
How to Help Others Escape
In a group situation such as a gas station or restaurant, as long as you’re not directly near the gunman, you should be able to hide or escape. If there’s a backdoor nearby, you can assist those around you in getting out and to safety.
Training for active shooter scenarios at work or school can go a long way to helping you survive if it ever happens. Please consult with your workplace or school’s Health Safety Manager to look for and schedule training.
When You Are Alerted Early and Can Escape or Barricade
The three principles of active shooter scenarios are Run, Hide, Fight. It’s always possible to run, especially in a school. And fighting is a last resort. So hiding or barricading your room or office often becomes your best defense. Move any furniture that you can in front of the door. Desks, chairs, wardrobes, etc. Anything that you can do to make the room harder to enter might save your life.
When You Are Confronted and, As a Last Resort, Have to Engage
Many people aren’t able to take concealed firearms with them to work or school. If you are ever confronted with an active shooter scenario, you need to find whatever weapon you can from the things around you. Table legs, keys, pencils, anything that you can use to protect yourself. Barricade your room also. If the shooter comes into the room, the barricade will give you valuable time to attack. It may also make them think twice, and possibly change course and leave your room.
How To Help Other People and Protect Them
If you’re in charge, it’s your responsibility to protect the people in your room or office. Besides barricading the room, you can try to find weapons for everyone in the room. Also, if you have first-floor windows, you can help people escape the room by climbing out the window.
Conclusion
Any moment, you could be confronted with a life or death scenario. Proper training and planning with your loved ones can help increase the odds that you survive.
]]>Trauma Pads Make for Better Bulletproof Clothing
Body armor is designed to protect your vital organs from penetration by projectiles. While that will keep you alive, projectiles often pack a pretty hard punch as well. Bullets that hit body armor have been known to crack ribs, break collar bones, and cause massive bruising and possibly even internal bleeding without actual penetration. This is why a trauma pad is an important accessory to any body armor kit. Most body armor and bulletproof clothing retailers sell pads as a separate, add-on item. But at Wonder Hoodie, we feel so strongly that body armor trauma pads are important that we are supplying every NIJ-IIIA panel we sell with a soft trauma pad. That’s right, your purchase of our Bulletproof Hoodie or our other Bulletproof Jackets will include a free layer of trauma pad protection.
What Does A Trauma Pad Do?
Body armor trauma pads come in all shapes and sizes as well as many different materials. They all do one thing; reduce the blunt force trauma received when body armor is hit with a projectile. Blunt force trauma is the damage done by the impact of the projectile, as opposed to the damage done by the penetration of the projectile. Because the body armor stops the projectile from penetrating, all of the energy is expended at the point of impact. When the projectile hits the body armor it creates what’s called back face deformation (BFD). This is the “bend but don’t break” aspect of body armor. The round creates an indentation in the armor. Adding a trauma plate to your body armor kit can greatly reduce the injury caused by BFD.
What Are They Made Of?
Body armor trauma pads typically come in two types, hard and soft. Hard trauma pads can be made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. Soft trauma pads can be made of fabric, although several layers are required to provide the protection needed. Metal and ceramic are the most popular types of body armor trauma pads, but they are heavy and bulky. Military-grade body armor comes with ceramic trauma plates called SAPI or E-SAPI (SAPI stands for Small Arms Protective Inserts, the E- stands for Enhanced). Soft trauma pads are good for adding to armor that already has trauma protection built-in. This provides you added protection and lessens the blunt force of the round impact.
Do I Really Need A Trauma Pad?
Most newer and high-end body armor kits are made of a material that distributes projectile energy effectively. But entry-level armor and bulletproof clothing don’t always include that technology. No matter what level of armor you’re wearing, it’s always a good idea to include an additional trauma pad. It is another layer of protection to keep you safe. Adding an extra pad to body armor will never reduce its effectiveness, it can only increase it. Here is a great video of what the damage of a round impact looks like with and without additional body armor trauma pads.
Wonder Hoodie’s Commitment
At Wonder Hoodie, we feel so strongly that trauma pads are an essential part of any body armor that we are giving away a free soft trauma pad with each purchase of our bulletproof apparel. While most other retailers will try to sell you body armor trauma pads separately, ours are free. Take comfort in knowing that Wonder Hoodie is committed to providing you the maximum level of protection at affordable prices.
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The NIJ rates ballistic body armor into five different levels according to what type of projectiles they can resist. For each body armor level, we will discuss the type of guns and bullets they will protect against first and then chat about common use cases. In order to be certified at a level, the ballistic material must not only resist puncture but also prevent blunt trauma. NIJ rates body armor both as new and “conditioned”, meaning used. The NIJ armor level ratings for new and used are very similar but we will not go into great depth in this article.
NIJ-IIA rated ballistic body armor that is new and unworn must resist 124g 9mm Full Metal Jacket Round Nose (FMJ RN) projectiles with a velocity of 1225 fps and 158g .40 S&W FMJ projectiles with a velocity of 1155 fps. NIJ-IIA rated ballistic body armor that is conditioned must resist 124g FMJ RN projectiles with a velocity of 1165 fps and 158g .40 S&W FMJ projectiles with a velocity of 1065 fps.
For the average user both civilian and law enforcement, NIJ-IIA ballistic body armor is enough protection for day-to-day use. 9mm and .40 S&W are two of the most common handgun ammunition available today. NIJ-IIA body armor is lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all day long without fatigue.
NIJ-II rated ballistic body armor that is new and unworn must resist 124g 9mm FMJ RN projectiles with a velocity of 1470 fps and 158g .357 Magnum Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) projectiles with a velocity of 1430 fps. NIJ-II rated ballistic body armor that is conditioned must resist 124g 9mm FMJ RN projectiles with a velocity of 1245 fps and 158g .357 Magnum JSP projectiles with a velocity of 1340 fps.
NIJ-II rated ballistic body armor provides slightly more protection than NIJ-IIA. The projectiles tested for NIJ-II are similar in size but have a much higher velocity. Because NIJ-II protects against higher velocity, it also protects against everything that NIJ-IIA covers. NIJ-II body armor is just as lightweight and comfortable as NIJ-IIA.
NIJ-IIIA ballistic body armor that is new and unworn must resist 125g .357 SIG FMJ Flat Nose (FN) projectiles with a velocity of 1470 fps and 240g .44 Magnum Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) projectiles with a velocity of 1430 fps. NIJ-IIIA rated ballistic body armor that is conditioned must resist 125g .357 SIG FMJ FN projectiles with a velocity of 1410 fps and 240g .44 Magnum projectile with a velocity of 1340 fps.
With the NIJ-IIIA body armor rating you are protected against almost all handgun rounds. NIJ-IIIA is considerably larger and heavier than NIJ-IIA and NIJ-II, but still relatively convenient to wear without fatigue. NIJ-IIIA body armor could be a bit more than necessary for the average civilian wearer because .357 SIG and .44 Magnum are not common handgun calibers.
NIJ-III rated hard armor or plate inserts are tested as conditioned and must resist 147g 7.62mm FMJ steel-jacketed projectiles with a velocity of 2780 fps. NIJ-III flexible ballistic body armor tested as both new and conditioned must resist 147g 7.62mm FMJ steel-jacketed projectiles with a velocity of 2780 fps. If plate inserts and flexible armor are designed to be worn together, they must be tested together as one system and clearly labeled as such.
NIJ-III rated ballistic body armor is serious body armor worn by our Soldiers overseas in combat. It protects against the most common rifle round fired by our enemies, the 7.62mm FMJ. The NIJ-III body armor is large and bulky and not recommended for wear in civilian settings. As with all NIJ-rated body armor, it will also protect against all threats that lower-rated body armor protects against.
NIJ-IV rated hard armor or plate inserts are tested as conditioned and must resist 166g .30 caliber armor-piercing (AP) projectiles with a velocity of 2880 fps. NIJ-IV flexible ballistic body armor tested as both new and conditioned must resist 166g .30 caliber AP projectiles with a velocity of 2880 fps. If plate inserts and flexible armor are designed to be worn together, they must be tested together as one system and clearly labeled as such.
The final level of ballistic body armor protects against armor-piercing rifle bullets. Obviously, this is only needed in a combat scenario. NIJ-IV is extremely heavy and awkward to wear and would not be comfortable when worn daily.
There can be lots of confusion when it comes to body armor rating levels, but hopefully this clears things up a bit. In summary, as you go up in NIJ armor levels, each can also protect against what the previous body armor level can. NIJ-IIA and NIJ-II are adequate to protect against the most common handguns that you would encounter on the streets. They are thin and comfortable to wear on a daily basis. The NIJ-IIIA body armor rating is a step up from IIA and II and can protect you against almost every handgun out there. NIJ-III and NIJ-IV protect against rifle rounds and should be reserved for Soldiers overseas and extreme preppers.
Here at Wonder Hoodie, we have worked hard to make our bulletproof clothing make sense. We’ve made all of our ballistic body armor NIJ-IIIA to ensure our customers are not confused by the different body armor levels and to provide a maximum level of protection and comfort for everyday wear. Starting October 1, 2020, all of our ballistic body armor clothing will also come with a free, trauma pad inside every set of our ballistic panels.
By Adam Zimmerman (Guest Contributor) & Samuel Rodriguez (Editor)
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]]>Wonder Hoodie’s Tactical Bulletproof Vest was designed to be worn by law enforcement officers on the job. Given the nature of their work, police officers need to stay nimble on the job and access their tools at any given time. The bulletproof vest is worn under their uniform top, generally over a tee shirt. The vest is also designed to provide that officer with a comfortable fit that they can wear for eight, 12, or even 24-hour shifts. This is done by adding additional cut-out space in the shoulder and chest area to allow for a full range of motion of the arms, also why you will never see police tactical bulletproof vests that cover the arms. The ballistic protection extends down to around the navel area in order to allow the wearer to bend forward at the waist while standing and to sit comfortably in a chair or patrol car seat. If extended to the waistline, it would be very difficult to sit or bend over comfortably because the vest would dig into the wearer’s hips.
Another reason police tactical bulletproof vest designs don’t cover the entire torso is that it’s almost always worn with a duty belt. The duty belt is worn directly below where the vest stops, in line with where the pants belt is worn around the waist. The officer’s duty belt includes handgun and taser holsters, a radio pouch, a handcuff pouch, and more. The shorter length of the tactical vest allows the wearer to have easier access to all of their essential tools.
Finally, something important to remember about the police tactical bulletproof vest is that it’s designed to save the life of the wearer, not to keep them from being shot. The vest is designed to protect the vital organs, which are located in the mid-to-upper torso. The tactical bulletproof vest provides ballistic protection to the vital organs while also maximizing comfort and all-day wearability.
So you see, the Tactical Bulletproof Vest is designed with both the officer’s comfort and safety in mind. The ballistic material stops at about the navel area to provide the officer with an increased range of motion while also allowing him or her better access to their holster and other gear on their duty belt. What’s never compromised in the tactical vest design is the protection it delivers, covering the vital organs with NIJ-IIIA protection.
If you’re looking for the same level of ballistic protection in civilian style bulletproof clothing, check out our full line of bulletproof jackets, and hoodies.
Co-Authors: Adam Zimmerman (guest writer), Samuel Rodriguez (editor)
]]>Last week Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) announced an unprecedented decision to cut power to up to 2 million people over the course of multiple days. The decision was made to limit the possibility of wildfires in Northern California due to the state’s windy conditions in the aftermath of last year’s deadly fires. The company’s announcement sparked an outrage from citizens on social media, while others took their anger and frustration much farther.
As reported by ABC7 News, the PG&E office in Oroville was egged. Several PG&E field personnel were cursed at and even had rocks thrown at them. One unfortunate PG&E employee was shot at while driving a company marked vehicle down the interstate. The news channel reports that the unidentified worker feels he was targeted ahead of the rolling blackouts.
The Sacramento Bee reports, “The safety of our customers and employees is PG&E’s primary responsibility. We know that turning off the power for safety is not popular with some, but it is needed for public safety,” PG&E spokeswoman Brandi Merlo said in a statement emailed to The Sacramento Bee. “Our employees are working hard to ensure that our system operates safely and that power will be restored quickly after the weather passes. We remind our customers that our employees are your neighbors and they are out in our service area doing their jobs.”
Increased fear in many communities prompted families of PG&E’s field personnel to take to social media to plea for the safety of their family members and friends. A KTVU reporter in San Francisco posted video to Twitter of PG&E employees putting up barricades in front of the company’s headquarters building, restricting public access.
PG&E made the difficult and unpopular ruling to implement these rolling blackouts to protect citizens, communities and precious resources. This decision quickly escalated to a situation that the company unlikely was expecting or prepared for. It created a heightened level of fear with not just their field workers, but corporate and office personnel, including employee’s family and friends.
These types of situations prompt employees to question:
Will this happen again? Will it be worse? Will I be shot at next? Is it safe for me to continue to work here? Should I consider other employment? What measures is the company going to take to ensure employee safety moving forward?
While we can’t answer all these questions, Bullet Defense provides an economical and practical solution to offering these employees greater peace of mind. Bullet Defense has shaken up the traditional body armor industry by manufacturing a full line of clothing that protects the head, torso and legs from bullet and knife threats. Unlike other commercially available products, Bullet Defense provides this level of security in comfortable, everyday work clothing – not just bulky vests with inserted plates.
The full product line is designed with the latest Kevlar ballistic fabric that’s 30% lighter, lasts up to 7 years and retails for a fraction of the industry investment. Bullet Defense has a wide selection of products designed specifically for field personnel and corporate campus environments. More information can be found at http://www.bulletdefense.com, a Wonder Hoodie company.
Karrie M. Rockwell
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October 23, 2019
Bulletproof Vests Save Lives, but What Happens When Officers are Shot in the Head or Legs? Local 21 News in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania reported last week that Officer Timothy Shea was shot in the leg while responding to a domestic violence call. This brave officer took it upon himself to tie a tourniquet around his leg and head back into the suspect’s home.
]]>Bulletproof Vests Save Lives, but What Happens When Officers are Shot in the Head or Legs?
October 23, 2019
Local 21 News in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania reported last week that Officer Timothy Shea was shot in the leg while responding to a domestic violence call. This brave officer took it upon himself to tie a tourniquet around his leg and head back into the suspect’s home. His bravery, along with his partner, helped save the life of the women that was being held hostage inside.
We often hear on the news of public safety officials being shot at in the line of duty. Thankfully we’ve also heard the success stories how many lives have been saved with the use of body armor. Most of these officers usually only wear a tactical bulletproof vest which brings up an interesting question. What is the survival rate of our men and women in uniform that unfortunately get shot in the head or the legs? A quick Google search shows four instances of officers being shot in the leg just since August and these are just the stories that made it to the news.
Also last week, KCRG News in Davenport, IA reported that Officer Ryan Leabo was awarded the Purple Heart Award by the Iowa State Police Officers Association. Officer Leabo was involved in a foot chase last April when he was shot in the chest and leg. His vest stopped one bullet, but sadly the other one penetrated his leg.
Several law enforcement agencies have reached out to us over the last few months asking if we had any plans to produce bulletproof pants. Why is there such a great need for bulletproof pants you ask? ESPN reported on the sad death of Washington Redskin’s player, Sean Taylor, after he was shot in the leg, “An injury of this type “essentially means you can lose all the blood in your whole body within five minutes,” said Dr. Mary Pat McKay, director of George Washington University’s Center for Injury Prevention and Control.”
More information can be found at Bullet Defense, a Wonder Hoodie company.
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]]>Canadian Liberal Leader, Justin Trudeau, Wears “Unprecedented” Bulletproof Vest
Earlier this month Liberal Canadian leader, Justin Trudeau, appeared at a scheduled election rally 90 minutes late with an obvious increase in security. It was later confirmed by multiple news outlets that Trudeau was donning a suit jacket with a bulletproof vest under his shirt instead of his normal “rolled up sleeves” casual appearance.
As reported by the Washington Examiner, “Sources familiar with Trudeau’s security called the precautions “unprecedented.” Normally the security units protecting the prime minister are also hidden around him in the crowd and not in plain sight, as was the case Saturday. The officers were seen wearing knapsacks containing firearms. One officer also wore a ballistic shield on his back to cover Trudeau in case he would have been attacked.”
The news reports prompted comments and opinions from many on social media, including Canadian Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer on Twitter, “Very upsetting to hear that Justin Trudeau had to wear a bulletproof vest tonight at a campaign event. Threats of violence against political leaders have absolutely no place in our democracy. Thank you to the RCMP for taking these threats seriously and keeping us safe.”
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) took the threat against Trudeau seriously enough to provide military clothed officers in near vicinity of the official while normally remaining behind the scenes in standard business attire. I imagine this increased level of security also prompted questions and concerns from citizens attending the rally regarding their personal safety in the event of an active shooter scenario.
Bullet Defense, a Wonder Hoodie company, understands the importance of keeping public figures, high profile executives, government officials and celebrities safe without alerting the public to potential and increased security risks. Our bullet and knife resistant Executive Line of concealable body armor clothing provides head, torso and leg coverage for all environments from business suits to workout hoodies to casual jean jackets. Our comfortable, everyday clothing goes above and beyond the basic bulletproof vest to provide a higher level of protection with a more lightweight discreet approach - for a fraction of the industry investment!
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Karrie M. Rockwell
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