A metaphorical badge of loyalty usually referenced as an item of travel gear when visiting a good friend in a tight spot.
“I’m visiting my buddy in the Army next week but he’s stationed at a pretty wild post, you know, murders, kidnappings, war brides, that kind of thing; so, I’ll definitely be packing my Kevlar neck gaiter.”
“Jesus, where’s he stationed, Fallujah?”
“Nah, Fort Bragg.”
1. A material used in bullet-proof vest.
2. A crappy first boss in TRUE CRIME: NEW WORK CITY (spelled 'Kev-Lar').
1. "If it wasn't for this Kevlar, I'd be dead by now!"
2. "Jesus Christ, Kev-Lar's a stupid fucking character. I'm glad Marcus blew his fucking brains out with an Uzi."