Are these heavy enough to use as self defense with potentially deadly force (i.e, going through clothing or jackets..etc)?
1340618
Yes, I have tried throwing it at my brother and it went into his shoulder through his Russell sweater. He is okay though, he wanted me to do it.
530449
Just as T,Jackson I am interested in the answer to his question.I would hate to depend on this device for self defense, only to find that it does not work. Edward Reg edwardreg@yahoo.com
1275332
I do not think these are snake bite proof. I have bought several pairs of these and they are thin. They are think enough to use for smoking BBQ and handling hot meat but do not feel as thick and heavy weight as my snake boots. Hope this helps
304635
these are the weight of most athletic spandex gear...i don't think they will protect you enough...they are quite thin...great but not for your purposes...i saw some others that looked heftier Richard...keep looking
1894402
Yes, if they are lightly packed with clothing. They are some type of covered cardboard so heavy loads might eventually squish down. These are very nice looking and seem to work well for their intended use.
1532859
They seem like they would be. I guess it depends upon the speed of the metal pieces. While I have not done any type of ballistics test on them, the plastic is strong. Mine have weathered multiple lawn mowings and being found and played with by young children (2 and 5). They still work as well as the day I got them.
1417734
Yes, it is built to take abuse, mine gets thrown around a lot and it has the shoulder cushions so the weight doesn't kill you. I have loaded mine with "tactical" equipment and it has held up great.
121788
I am not sure but I think a 300lb person would do fine with these. I am 170 and spouse about 185, no problems with feeling they were going to cave in on us or anything.
2281432
This is a very heavy and powerful gun. I would not want to get hit with this gun unless I was heavily padded and protected.
1277727
Sorry for the delay, I have been on vacation. This knife is very sturdy but people who play paintball are used to being hit and usually wear some type of protective gear. These knives could hurt someone if enough force is applies and they would be very useful in hand-to-hand combat training. I would say it only depends on the force used.
124881
I wouldn't recommend it. The whole point of these lighter, fingerless gloves is so that they can be used for mixed martial arts, where you may have to grip/grapple with your opponent. I would recommend going for the heaviest boxing gloves that fit you (I wear and would recommend 16 oz gloves, but some some women/smaller people/people with smaller hands will wear 12 or 14 oz gloves). These a) give you more protection and allow you to hit the bag harder without fear of injury and b) give you a better workout. Think of it like wearing a weighted vest while working out-one that protects you as well (they do actually sell weighted hand wraps and even weighted shinguards for kickboxing). If you're interested in actually fighting (which is usually done with smaller gloves), your punches will be that much more powerful/quicker if you train with heavier gloves.
917951
Walking around wearing even welded or riveted chainmail wouldn't be the best idea as a source of protection. There are various types of Kevlar products that are designed to defend against knife attacks. Particularly, the treated Kevlar used by prison guards during riots.However, if you think someone's going to try and stab you, your first line of defense would be to go to the police. Wearing chainmail might get you in trouble by itself in certain areas based on your local laws.
1135663
These are pretty tough and versatile, but I guess there's a limit to the weight and temperature they can hold up to.Unless the leg supports hundreds of pounds or gets very hot, these should work just fine. They are ridged on one side so they can lock to each other or get a good grip on a hard surface.
711761
Duck, I wouldn't try sleeping in them as they are bulky. I would think it would be difficult to try to roll over in bed. They are more useful if you are out on a firing range. This is what my husband & I use ours for. They are perfect for that sort of thing.
1100024
yes, they could. Really if they have a saws or claw hammer they could cut it open. They are not very think skinned. From when I researched these things. You can get either a fire proof one or a very tough one, but not both. To get one that could not be busted out easily you would need one that was made out of 1/4" steel or so. These are a very thing layer of metal over plastic with foam laminated between the metal and plastic. These would probably keep the average thug out but not any real criminals.
99902
They would be fine for hunting from a stand. They might be a little heavy for a hunter that does a lot of walking. I use them for deer hunting from stands and they are great. For much walking I would use a chest strap to take the weight off my neck and keep them from swinging. Hope this helps.
317493
As I understand, they have one ply of fibrous material encapsulated between the single outer layers which is designed to shred and stop the chain motion in case of accident. I think they would be safe in the event of a kick-back or accidentally bumping the chain into one's leg. Keep in mind, though, that anything other than chain maille encased in heavy leather could be overcome.