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How a Calif. cop was saved by his vest

The officer did not even realize he had been hit

This article originally appeared on The Firearm Blog.

In this episode of TFBTV’s continuing coverage of SHOT Show 2019, Brannon LeBouef deviates from the normal product highlights and speaks with Officer Tyler Finch of the Anderson PD out of California who has first hand experience with US Armor’s concealable body armor. We hear about his ordeal that day and how he prevailed quite spectacularly with the help of US Armor’s vest. Tyler said he did not even realize he had been hit while in the fight and suffered no bruising, broken bones, or other injury from the hits.

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