Home-Made Armor
by Necross Sinister
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HOME-MADE ARMOR
An article on improvised protection
by Necross Sinister
Something that happened to a friend of mine forced me to write this article
and submit it for this issue. Namely, he and his girlfriend were assaulted
by a group of skinheads. Most attacks by gangs or groups involve hands,
feet, clubs and knives. With modern materials you reduce the effects of
these attacks allowing you to escape or fight back. Heavy leather clothing
offers some protection which can be augmented or replaced a number of ways.
First, any sort of protection can be increased by adding studs or spikes
which make less pleasant for those punching anyone wearing them. Studs and
spikes also increase the damage that is inflicted when added to sleeves,
gloves and boots.
Extremely impact resistant armor can be made by wearing sports and/or dirt
bike protective gear or screwing, riveting or epoxying the plates to
jackets and or pants. (besides, it gives you that nifty, post-holocaust
look. go ahead, make a fashion statement.) Pieces of sheet metal or plastic
can also be shaped and attached to garments for protection, they can also
be concealed by putting a second layer of material over them.
Another concept is wiring up studs or spikes as contacts for a stun gun.
Plastic plates with openings can be more effective against stabbing attacks
with heavy wire mesh attached. And finally, for protection against firearms
bulletproof vests (bullet resistant - ed.) or material (kevlar -ed.) (ok,
split hairs, but you're right in thinking there are those who don't realize
the distinction-sin) is available through some gunshops and most
military/paramilitary magazines such as Soldier of Fortune.
If protection from attacks is needed, using any or all of these suggestions
can increase your chances of winning. In future issues I will present
photos or illustrations of functional street armor. OCL/Magnitude may have
kits available in the future through the mail-order catalog for those who
do not wish (or are too inept) to make their own. Oh by the way, since the
attack my friend has covered his jacket with studs and invested in spiked
arm bands.
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