I'm looking to buy some gear as in a jacket and gloves, etc. What are some good jackets and gloves out there that will protect me if need be.

for gloves i like hard knuckle ones saved me from doing some damage to my hands a few times.
https://www.***com/i/172257514546?chn=ps&dispItem=1
then for jacket and pants i would go with something armored like
https://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Armored-Motorcycle-Jackets/Xelement-XS8160-All-Season-Mens-Black-Tri-Tex/Mesh-Jacket/429503.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8b_MBRDcARIsAKJE7lkbvhZlF4-bKTDOWUPf731FwFd_PQfLFZ-y1tkhrtBaI9MxTKvD8nYaApyEEALw_wcB
https://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Xelement-Textile-Pants/Xelement-CF2131-Mens-Black-Tri-Tex/Leather-Motorcycle-Racing-Pants/51708.html
as for helmets i know bell and shoei make really good ones.

Thanks! Will look into these.