I did get to see a shot demonstration before I got the vest. I was given all the specifics about what level of protection the vest provided for what caliber and grain bullet and so forth. The only thing I remember, and what stood out to me, was the clay backing that the vests were shot against. Several other vests on the market were tested and I was able to get a look at their clay backing. The impression made by the bullet that was trapped by the vest was shocking to me. It was at least the size of my fist and seemed to be very deep for an acceptable standard. The Turtle Skin vest left a very different impression in the clay. It was a very shallow impression and seemed quite dispersed by comparison. It felt like a no brainer at that point. If I were going to get punched in the chest by a bullet I didn’t want my chest to look like that first piece of clay.

In short I am very pleased with the vest, it’s comfort, and the protection I have when wearing it.