Bulletproof vests have been a staple of Law Enforcement Officers since the 1970's (at least as far as every day practicality is concerned). But the downfall of this body armor is that it only covers the users upper body therefore leaving the rest of the body exposed.
This has now changed thanks to Bill Fearon, owner of No Games Gear (NGG) and developer of the B.U.G.G. (Ballistic UnderGarment Gear). See, Bill not only is the owner of the company and developer, but he is also a Law Enforcement Instructor as well as a State Trooper on the East Coast.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Bill this week and he explained the concept behind the BUGG. Wait a minute, what exactly is the BUGG? No, it's not a disease that can kill you. But if you don't wear it you may end up dying.
The BUGG is a pair of ballistic inserts (comparable to Level IIIa protection) that fit snugly into a pair of compression shorts and are designed to protect your thighs and femoral arteries. The bulletproof vest may stop the bullet to your chest but will do nothing for this all too often neglected vital area of the body.
Not only is it available in the compression shorts, but it is also available inthe BUGG Out BDU pants. Same concept. Same life saving capability.
Cool, huh? Let me tell you, I love these things! Departments across the country are starting to use them and I'm surprised that word has not spread faster than it has. Now back to my conversation with Bill.
he told me that he had been seeing a lot of injuries to the thighs not only on the job, but also during training. This is where he got his inspiration. Since not only have I worked on the streets as a Police Officer, but also working in corrections I, I asked him a question that came all too naturally to me: is it stab resistant? He chuckled and said "check out the video I have of me stabbing the insert." He also informed me although they are not "certified stab resistant, it won't be a problem having it done."
Now, I watched the video and not only was I impressed with it, but I also had the thought "If my wife saw me doing that on the dining room table like he just did, she would kill me unless she knew for sure it would not damage it."
Watch it here
I am very fortunate to have had that great conversation with Bill and I'm very happy to announce that Dydrostorm is now carrying the BUGG and BUGG Out BDU's!. And as No Games Gear says..."Because There are NO Games on the Street"
Oh! I forgot to mention one of the most important parts of this gear: $1 of every sale is donated to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Bill, Thanks for such an OUTSTANDING and LIFE SAVING piece of equipment for all our brothers and sisters in uniform!
