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LCOA Composites, Inc. Announces DeadStop for Lightweight Police Shields
LCOA Composites, Inc., recently added another product to its arsenal with DeadStop lightweight Police shield technology, a new NIJ Level IIIA ballistic hybrid panel with multi-hit capability that can stop a .44 magnum bullet at 15 feet.
September 30, 2010
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DeadStop Shield: The One-Handed Bullet Deflector
LCOA Composites has harnessed its experience creating military vehicle armor and deployable ballistic shelters to develop new DeadStop lightweight police shield technology. The company's ported lightweight Level IIIA shield weighs less than 14 pounds so it can be held with one hand.
November 15, 2010
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Patrol
NIJ Level IIIA Foldable Ballistic Cop Shield
Cop Shield USA
This U.S. patented and manufactured shield can be used for most situations that can become life threatening at any time for police officers.
July 31, 2020
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Baker Ballistics Rifle Shield Completes Testing
The Mobile Rifle Armor Protective Shield (MRAPS) has successfully completed destructive ballistics testing and will soon be available for purchase. It's ideally suited for tactical police use during room entry and clearing operations and active shooter response.
November 2, 2010
Weapons
S&W's 327 TRR8 Revolver
Smith & Wesson developed its eight-shot 327 TRR8, after a SWAT officer contacted the company to ask for a beefy revolver for the lead penetrator, who must carry a ballistic shield with one hand. The TRR8 gives operators eight rounds of .357 Mag in a package including a Scandium "N" frame, 5-inch barrel, and blackened cylinder. Rails and moon clips are included. After viewing these photos, read POLICE Magazine's full "Arsenal" review, "Smith & Wesson 327 TRR8" Revolver from the May 2008 issue. Photos by Alex Landeen.
March 7, 2011
The rails on S&W's 327 TRR8 provide ample room for customization, although few holsters currently exist to fit the revolver and its accessories. A custom holster may be your best option.
Patrol
State of Texas Offering $50M in Grants for Purchasing Ballistic Shields While Incentivizing ALERRT Training
All officers provided with a grant-funded ballistic shield must have either attended 16 hours of ALERRT training within the past 24 months or commit to attend within the next 24 months.
August 18, 2022
SWAT
Deploying a Ballistic Shield
The most common ballistic rating carried today by officers is a Level IIIA shield. Level IIIA shields handle the job and are also much more affordable than Level III or Level IV shields. Once the levels go up, so does the weight, as well as the price.
April 25, 2012
LCOA Composites' DeadStop ballistic shield. Photo: LCOA
Patrol
ATS Armor Receives Full Deployment Order from Miami-Dade PD for Type III Ballistic Shields
ATS Armor LLC has announced a full deployment order for 200 NIJ Type III rifle shields received from the Miami-Dade (FL) Police Department.
October 20, 2017
Patrol
Rapid Deployment Shield
San Tan Gear
San Tan Gear's Rapid Deployment Shield (RDS) allows patrol officers to carry a ballistic Level IIIA shield in the front passenger seat of their patrol car for quick access and deployment.
June 25, 2014
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Vehicle Ops
Ballistic Door Protection
DEW Engineering and Development ULC
The DEW PD panel converts an ordinary police vehicle door into an always ready protective shield.
November 7, 2019
DEW Engineering Ballistic Door Protection
Vehicle Ops
Ballistic Door Protection
DEW Engineering and Development LLC
Used extensively by police forces throughout the USA, the DEW PD panel converts an ordinary police vehicle door into an always ready protective shield.
June 30, 2020
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Patrol
Minn. School Gets Ballistic White Boards
A Minnesota school district where two students were killed in a 2003 shooting unveiled a new device Tuesday aimed at adding a last-ditch layer of safety for teachers and students: ballistic whiteboards.
April 23, 2013
Patrol
5 Things to Know When Buying Ballistic Shields
Dale Taylor, CEO of Blueridge Armor, estimates about 60% of the shields out there offer protection against handgun rounds while only about 40% are rifle rated. True cost is a factor, with the rifle-rated shields costing more, but weight also comes into play.
February 7, 2023
Ballistic shields come in a variety of sizes, cuts, and NIJ ratings. Agencies navigate several choices when they decide to purchase shields.
Patrol
TX Cop Shot by Man Using Human Shield
“Thankfully, the officer was wearing his department-issued body armor and his vest absorbed most of the impact."
September 21, 2022
Patrol
Instant Armor Releases Rigid Spartan Shield for First Responders
Designed and intended for first responders, Instant Armor's Spartan Shield is a two-piece, lightweight, rigid, ballistic shield that can be deployed in under five seconds.
March 16, 2016
Instant Armor's Spartan Shield
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Police Product Test: Shieldspike's Hammerspike Glass-Breaker
Shieldspike has developed the Hammerspike specialty tool, designed specifically to eliminate the window glass in a building or vehicle. This close-quarters tool weighs only 1.5 pounds and is easily deployed with one hand.
May 16, 2012
Photo: Mark W. Clark
Weapons
Safariland Introduces Monadnock Impactor Forearm Shield
The Model 5500 Impactor is designed to work with defensive baton techniques and OC spray, as a tool for controlling combative or uncontrollable subjects.
May 19, 2011
Photo: Safariland.
Patrol
Point Blank Acquires United Shield International
Founded in 2005 United Shield International Limited is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of personal ballistic and fragmentation protection and fragmentation equipment, with design and manufacturing operations in Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
August 28, 2017
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