Will the military adopt Star Wars inspired body armor? Would you wear it??

TSgt David L. — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 23:42:22 -0500

http://tribunist.com/news/ballistic-armor-maker-ar500-and-heckler-koch-produce-real-life-boba-fett-armor/

Ballistic Armor Maker AR500 and H&K Produce Real Life Boba Fett Bullet Proof Armor

Have you ever wanted to rock some real life Boba Fett armor that can also protect you from modern firearms? Then ballistic armor maker AR500, known for their affordable steel armor, has teamed up with gunmaker Heckler & Koch, artist Ryan B Flowers (who designed the actual armor and helmet

Response by SGT David Taylor made Jan 20 at 2016 12:43 AM

SGT David Taylor — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:43:20 -0500

If it works better it should be used. Looks are a bonus.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jan 20 at 2016 1:44 AM

COL Charles Williams — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 01:44:52 -0500

Very cool...

Response by SSG Michael Hathaway made Jan 20 at 2016 3:53 AM

SSG Michael Hathaway — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 03:53:44 -0500

Finally some gear other than Dragonskin that I would love to wear, and of course just like Dragonskin, totally unauthorized, haha.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2016 7:56 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 07:56:45 -0500

by the time we get it ill be retired lol

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2016 10:24 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:24:45 -0500

Honestly, I would LOVE TO ROCK THIS ARMOUR when I walk up to a DFAC to perform a sanitation inspection.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2016 12:41 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:41:11 -0500

Looks like my assault character in XCOM...