I quite agree Tom, the whole state of affairs is getting well out of hand. I went to a big fight a few days ago, whilst standing by waiting for the police to make the scene safe, the amount of abuse we got from certain members of the public because we wouldnt go in because "there was a man dying in there" was unbeliveable! I really don't think people understand. When we did get to the scene the man who "was dying" in fact had a small head wound and had feined unconsciousness to try and avoid the rest of the fight! It's about time people took responsibility for themselves, drank less and accepted responsibility for their actions. Under the influence in my book is not a valid excuse. I meet many good natured drunk people, but these are far outnumbered by the ones who are very unpleasent, spit on the floor of the vehicle and vomit/urinate where they are sitting. I hate going into town on a night out becuase it's just like being at work...even the same kind of people manage to get in your way! At this stage we aren't provided with body armour but it's only time and a sign of the times that ambulance staff have to be protected. Don't get me wrong the gun/knife crime in Bristol isnt a patch of what it is in London, Manchester etc, but we aren't far behind. Maybe you could tell us a bit about the guidance you are given on wearing your body armour Tom?