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The cost to build something depends on three things: material, labor, and overhead. Who knows what the cost of overhead is for these companies. If one company could beat another company's prices and get 100% of the market share, I am sure they would. Now, if only one company supplies the stuff, than they can price gouge. You can also blame Law Enforcement for not requiring the manufacturers/sellers to submit proposals on the stuff so that Law Enforcement can get reduced prices. I am sure that a lot of these companies would be extremely competitive for a large order of shields or whatever.
Now, let's not overlook the fact that the shield might have saved that officer's life. If so, I would say the shield is worth every single dollar paid for it, but I still understand your side Classic.
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