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Quick release vest unveiled.


A NEW BULLET PROOF VEST that has been introduced by First Choice Armor of Spindale, N.C., allows troops under duress duress (dy`rĭs, d`–, d  to remove the protective gear in less than four seconds. They simply strip off the break-away garment.

The configurable vest is designed to protect users from most rifle and pistol fire, including 7.62 x 25 mm and .357 magnum rounds.

The vest, which is equipped with adjustable shoulders and slide closures, has zipper zipper

Device for binding the edges of an opening, as on a garment or a bag. A zipper consists of two strips of material with metal or plastic teeth along the edges, and a sliding piece that interlocks the teeth when moved in one direction and separates them again when moved
 openings for ballistic panels. According to according to
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1. To bring or gather together again: reassembled the band for a reunion tour.

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 the vest once quickly removed. It can be put together in less than a minute.
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Title Annotation:TECH TALK
Author:Williams, Robert H.
Publication:National Defense
Date:Jun 1, 2007
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