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Object Name |
Vest, Bulletproof |
Catalog Number |
2019.059.13 |
Description |
First generation Second Chance ballistic nylon and kevlar bullet proof vest. Vest has a matching front and back in a rectangular shape to protect the wearer's torso. Vest has two elastic velcro straps to secure the vest around the torso and shoulder straps. Handwritten ink on the vest reads "First Generation Second Chance Vest Dan Marcou Served 01-01-1974 11-06-2006." |
Year Range from |
1974 |
Year Range to |
1980 |
Provenance |
Lt. Dan Marcou served on the La Crosse Police Department for nearly 30 years. |
Used By |
Lt. Dan Marcou |
Owned By |
Lt. Dan Marcou |
Material |
Kevlar, Nylon |
Dimensions |
W-14 L-18 inches |
Length (in) |
18.000 |
Width (in) |
14.000 |
People |
Marcou, Daniel |
Subjects |
Clothing & Accessories |
Search Terms |
La Crosse Police Department |
Notes |
In the early 1970s the inventor of the Second Chance bulletproof vest, Richard Davis created a promotional video of himself wearing the vest and shooting himself. Davis was bruised from the impact, but the vest saved his life. Then, Davis went on the road and continued his demonstration in person to police officers. Dan Marcou stated that he watched the demonstration and immediately purchased this vest. The vest is made of a tightly layered ballistic nylon and kevlar that create a dense mesh that dissipates the explosive energy, thereby protecting the wearer from a fatal impact. |