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ThorShield Energy Weapon Protection Fabric

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Re: ThorShield Energy Weapon Protection Fabric

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Post by jameshart »

cwkoss wrote: post #2

Neat! I'd love to see the rise of a high end clothing brand centered on making clothes with kevlar and other novel materials to create a comfortable washable clothing with a higher protection factor.

I am at a loss as to what your threat model might be where that makes some kind of sense.

Re: ThorShield Energy Weapon Protection Fabric

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Post by verdverm »

jameshart wrote: post #3
cwkoss wrote: post #2

Neat! I'd love to see the rise of a high end clothing brand centered on making clothes with kevlar and other novel materials to create a comfortable washable clothing with a higher protection factor.

I am at a loss as to what your threat model might be where that makes some kind of sense.

Criminals use the weapons this protects against? Crowd control situations.

I imagine this is more for police than the opposite

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Post by david_shaw »

jameshart wrote: post #3
cwkoss wrote: post #2

Neat! I'd love to see the rise of a high end clothing brand centered on making clothes with kevlar and other novel materials to create a comfortable washable clothing with a higher protection factor.

I am at a loss as to what your threat model might be where that makes some kind of sense.

I don't think it's crazy to suggest the creation of fashionable items with enhanced protection.

At the high-end, bulletproof suits and luxury vehicles certainly have a market that already exists today.

Re: ThorShield Energy Weapon Protection Fabric

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Post by how2cflags »

jameshart wrote: post #3
cwkoss wrote: post #2

Neat! I'd love to see the rise of a high end clothing brand centered on making clothes with kevlar and other novel materials to create a comfortable washable clothing with a higher protection factor.

I am at a loss as to what your threat model might be where that makes some kind of sense.

Actually kevlar is already used in motorcycle equipment to assist with abrasion resistance/heat friction in slides. For example I've a button up fleece shirt layered completely with an aramid on the inside. Comfortable, normal looking and most importantly functional.

Re: ThorShield Energy Weapon Protection Fabric

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Post by wang_li »

theshadowknows wrote: post #6

I...isn’t this sort of focusing on the wrong thing? How many criminals storm police and military installations armed with stun guns?

Seems odd that their advertising is “with the rise of consumer tasers used for home defense...” who exactly are their intended customers? Home invaders?

Also is it really smart to take away the police’s nonlethal tools in a premeditated fashion? Do you think it’s going to help your family’s wrongful death suit when your body is wrapped up in anti-taser gear?

Re: ThorShield Energy Weapon Protection Fabric

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Post by moftz »

theshadowknows wrote: post #6

I...isn’t this sort of focusing on the wrong thing? How many criminals storm police and military installations armed with stun guns?

In many states in the US, there are no restrictions to buying, owning, and conceal carrying a Taser (the one that shoots barbs). Even felons can own them in most states. Compare that to a pistol that has all kinds of restrictions on ownership and possession. In cities where Taser or stun gun use by criminals is high, cops and regular people may be interested in wearing this kind of stuff. I don't really know if that is a real issue though, you rarely ever hear of someone using a Taser or stungun in a crime.
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