Why the fuck aren't you strapped and armored already? Good luck now. Make yourself an IFAK in a MOLLE(its a standardized attachment system) pouch to get something in your hands now. MOLLE shit can be looped on your normal belt when you don't feel like putting on all the crap. Plate carriers are my favorite form factor, but shooter preference and all that. Plates are on back order too, look for NIJ rated III (NOT IIIA) or IV.
There are still good buys to be had. Plates are still pretty readily available, but quality plate carriers are getting scarce until September-ish.
These are a good option if you are not worried about rifle rounds. Otherwise look for Hesco Level IV plates for ~$150 each. If you need a "good enough" plate carrier fast, that will play nice with commercial 10X12 plates, look at AR500's offerings. DO NOT buy plates from them though. Steel plates are a BAD idea.
Also, ammo is expensive at the moment, but there are still plenty of good buys on guns to be had. If you can't find anything locally, find a local store that will do a FFL transfer for you and keep an eye on Gundeals for what you want.
Why the fuck aren't you strapped and armored already? Good luck now. Make yourself an IFAK in a MOLLE(its a standardized attachment system) pouch to get something in your hands now. MOLLE shit can be looped on your normal belt when you don't feel like putting on all the crap. Plate carriers are my favorite form factor, but shooter preference and all that. Plates are on back order too, look for NIJ rated III (NOT IIIA) or IV.
Get over to www.reddit.com/r/gundeals
There are still good buys to be had. Plates are still pretty readily available, but quality plate carriers are getting scarce until September-ish.
These are a good option if you are not worried about rifle rounds. Otherwise look for Hesco Level IV plates for ~$150 each. If you need a "good enough" plate carrier fast, that will play nice with commercial 10X12 plates, look at AR500's offerings. DO NOT buy plates from them though. Steel plates are a BAD idea.
Also, ammo is expensive at the moment, but there are still plenty of good buys on guns to be had. If you can't find anything locally, find a local store that will do a FFL transfer for you and keep an eye on Gundeals for what you want.