{"id":202443,"date":"2024-05-18T14:38:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T19:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=202443"},"modified":"2024-05-19T10:21:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-19T15:21:19","slug":"dont-try-this-at-home-warbird-body-armor-put-to-the-test-nra-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/dont-try-this-at-home-warbird-body-armor-put-to-the-test-nra-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Try This At Home! Warbird Body Armor Put to the Test &#8212; NRA 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WarBird Body Armor Tested With a 44 Mag  - NRA 2024\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iO-8ivLfRdA?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">2<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No doubt the craziest person we met at NRAAM 2024 was Matt, the owner of Warbird Body Armor. Warbird stands out because it sells body armor to civilians, which many companies hesitate to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In talking with Matt, he emphasized the right of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and their families.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Body armor is often debated, but Matt believes it\u2019s crucial for civilian defense. To that extent, Matt shared with us that Warbird\u2019s armor has saved lives over the years.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, none of that is what makes him crazy.  What does?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, just before the show, in a bold demonstration, Matt shot himself with a .44 Magnum while wearing Warbird\u2019s level 3A vest!  <em>WOW!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact left significant bruising but didn\u2019t penetrate the vest (<em>thank goodness<\/em>), proving its effectiveness.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main takeaway from the demo was obvious, as True correctly stated, &#8220;This will save your life, but don&#8217;t go shoot yourself.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warbird&#8217;s body armor, including the Sky Flex Level II, is thin, flexible, and comfortable. 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Warbird Body Armor Put to the Test -- NRA 2024\">Tisas Nickel-Plated Stakeout 1911 Pistol \u2014 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Warbird&#8217;s commitment to quality and safety stems from a legacy. Matt&#8217;s father, Richard Davis, invented the modern soft bulletproof vest in 1971. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prove its effectiveness, Richard also shot himself while wearing it, convincing law enforcement of its value. This legacy continues with Matt\u2019s dedication to producing reliable body armor.  <em>It really works!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit Warbird&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/warbirdpro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"dont-try-this-at-home-warbird-body-armor-put-to-the-test-nra-2024\" title=\"Don't Try This At Home! Warbird Body Armor Put to the Test -- NRA 2024\">website<\/a>. 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