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Topic: Reviewer comments unlikely to be used on flak jackets
Dobbie
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Member # 3881
posted November 11, 2005 04:51 PM
"Guaranteed to stop most BB gun pellets!" "Just the right shade of red to hide blood stains, just in case." "Available in Infant and Toddler sizes."
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Orson Scott Card
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Member # 209
posted November 12, 2005 11:09 AM
One size fits all. Do not use in wind faster than 70 mph. Withstands impacts up to 110 mph.
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Orson Scott Card
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Member # 209
posted November 12, 2005 11:10 AM
Does not substitute for parachute in case of imminent impact with ground.
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Bob_Scopatz
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Member # 1227
posted November 12, 2005 02:48 PM
Made with genuine Kevin(TM) -- it's like Kevlar, at least in the first syllable. The jacket of choice for bank robbers the world over, 60 years running! Lifetime warranty, void if damaged.
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Bob_Scopatz
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Member # 1227
posted November 12, 2005 02:56 PM
Not for use in political debates. Our motto: "The Jacket you'll leave to your next of kin"
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Hamson
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Member # 7808
posted November 13, 2005 01:00 AM
Can stop up to two bullets at once! Do not put in dryer. Withstood the test of a potato gun!
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Noemon
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Member # 1115
posted November 13, 2005 02:33 AM
"Will repel bullets, as long as you don't sweat in it or expose it to heat." Oh, wait, those are warnings that probably *will* be appearing on flak jackets. My mistake!
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Vasslia Cora
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Member # 7981
posted November 15, 2005 02:18 AM
Easily the best investment you made.
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airmanfour
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Member # 6111
posted November 15, 2005 09:08 AM
"Weighs only 5 lbs. when armor plating is removed." "Now available in pink, orange, and 'scratch-and-sniff'" "I can't believe its not butter!"
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Noemon
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Member # 1115
posted November 15, 2005 10:45 AM
quote: Originally posted by Orson Scott Card: Not available in Iraq. Don't know whether to laugh or cry at that one.
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Roseauthor
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Member # 148
posted November 15, 2005 02:05 PM
Warning: May cause dangerous levels of confidence. No animals were harmed during testing. Tested on over 5,258 soldiers. Passed quality assurance by: inspector #2. Use only around competetent adult.
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smitty
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Member # 8855
posted November 15, 2005 02:19 PM
Well, to use a lesson learned by a local officer, Do Not Test While Wearing
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Roseauthor
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Member # 148
posted November 15, 2005 02:53 PM
Novelty Item only. As seen on Janet Jackson during half time at the superbowl. (removable breast cover not included)
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Vasslia Cora
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Member # 7981
posted November 15, 2005 03:11 PM
No, real bullets have ever been fired at this jacket. Will stop nerf darts.
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Bob_Scopatz
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Member # 1227
posted November 16, 2005 01:08 PM
Now in toddler sizes (specially marketed to households in which gun owners don't know enough to lock up their weapons)
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Locke2525
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Member # 7554
posted November 16, 2005 02:17 PM
prolonged exposure might cause several terminal diseases. Great nutcracker if you find your husband in bed with another Ribbed for her pleasure
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