The deadly shooting at a Las Vegas music festival remains in people's minds. While law enforcement and emergency personnel look for ways to improve security in their communities, some people are taking it upon themselves to stay safe by adding that extra layer of protection, literally.

An Austin body armor vendor says he has seen an uptick of people inquiring about bulletproof clothing, and Spectrum News was able to test them out. We brought in several types of bulletproof apparel, a standard bulletproof vest that police use and a t-shirt vest that anyone can buy.

"For the standard handgun threats, level two, it's about five millimeters thick," Bulletproof Me Body Armor's Nick Taylor said, while showing a t-shirt bulletproof vest. "For higher threats, like a 9 mm submachine gun, it's level 3A. It's a little bit thicker, about eight millimeters thick."

The vest looks a lot like an undershirt and holds up against a handgun, even at point blank range.

"It's very soft and light and flexible but only ready for pistol rounds, not for rifle rounds," Taylor added.

The only way you can protect yourself from that is by wearing a military-grade, rigid ceramic plate.

"It can easily stop the common threats, like AK-47, AR-15, M-16, and a level 4 plate like this will even stop a 30-caliber armor piercing round," Taylor said.

However, no matter which type of body armor you're wearing, you are still going to get hurt.

"It's very common to break a rib," Taylor said. "So, nothing makes you, 'Superman.' You're still going to the hospital."

Body armor experts say fit is an important factor if you're looking to buy bulletproof clothing. Because they are readily available online, it's always better to contact the vendor first.

They're not cheap. Prices start at $300.