Helpful Hints

This section is designed to assist you in making the decisions associated with purchasing new equipment for your departments that fit your needs. If you have any questions at all please call and talk to Dusty in person for first class assistance with your equipment needs.

Selecting Body Armor
1. Wearability:
   II A = Lowest Threat Level - Most comfortable and most flexible
   II = Mid Threat Level - Most Reccomended
   III A = Highest Threat Level - Most of the time this is overkill; it's thick, heavy and hot.
2. Factors
• Factor (1). Most likely threat Must stop duty weapon!
• Factor (2). Climate in your area
• Factor (3). Duties - ie... desk, street patrol, court room, jail
• Factor (4). Dress - ie... plain clothes, uniform or BDU's

Selecting Firearms
1. Safety!
2. Who will have access to the firearm?
3. Are there any children in the home?
4. Intended use - carry, hunting or other
5. Experience level/type of training with firearms

Selecting Chemical Suites
1. Threat - What do you need protection from?
2. Exposure Time
3. AIR PAC or no AIR PAC
4. Attached = Gloves, Boots, Hoods