Hey y'all, trying to avoid an expensive mistake. Purchasing my first EDC level IIIA armor and so far I've looked at Premier Body Armor and Bulletproof Everyone.
https://premierbodyarmor.com/products/everyday-armor-t-shirt-2-0-bundle?variant=40255725404322
https://bulletproofeveryone.com/the-construct-iiia-bulletproof-shirt/

Looks like the Bulletproof Everyone soft plate is larger, and if I want to spend more, can be made lighter so I'm leaning that direction.
Anyone have other recommendations, warnings about either of these brands, or warnings about going with the ultralight vs. standard from Bulletproof Everyone? Plan is to wear over a cotton undershirt, and under a loose-fit flannel in cold/button-up (untucked) in heat.

Thanks!
-Andrew in TX

I have the Bulletproof Everyone Stinger Shirt with pocket. I have purchased both the standard and ultralight amour. The extra cost of the ultralight is well worth it. The ultralight is much easier to put on. They are excellent people to work with.

I too wear it over a light shirt

David Levy
215-843-2900

I have purchased Safelife Defense Hyperline IIIA with a concealable carrier. I wear it whenever I leave the house. Hardware store, worship, etc.

I obviously haven't tried "everything" and I'm not a YouTuber, so I can't really compare. But I can say that the Hyperline is thin, EXTREMELY lightweight, and concealable. https://safelifedefense.com/hyperline-level-iiia-panels It's what I use.

For more of a fashionable, wearable armor? https://innocentarmor.com/ These folks offer good "fashion" armor and I know several Operators and their wives who wear this type of stuff. Also good for "backpack panels" to put plate carriers into your kids' backpacks.

Thanks to both y'all for the thoughtful answers!