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Alex Poythress, co-founder and CEO of Ballistic Armor Co., explains why ballistic helmet buyers should insist on full test data, including BFD measurements, standoff distance, and padding configuration, rather than rely solely on penetration ratings.
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Team Wendy shared data about DREW, a biofidelic helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion, during the recent Personal Armour Systems Symposium in Belgium.
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Stop Stick’s Bonowi FlexShield offers rifle protection in an easy-to-carry shield that inflates and expands using CO2.
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The latest ballistic materials for bullet-resistant vests and plates offer wearers the same or better protection with lighter weight and improved flexibility.
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Scott Wyatt, president of Busch Protective USA, says an injury to law enforcement officers will more likely come from someone striking them in the head with a bat, or throwing a brick, or having something fall and hit them in the head during an operation. Europeans introduced blunt trauma testing of helmets back in 2009.
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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.
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“I don't think there's literally a price we can put on officer safety. When it's your dad or your uncle or your son or your daughter or mom, there's really no price that can be put on officer safety if they're going to be in the line of fire."
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The U.S. Patented Minuteman is the only shield of its kind that features a viewport that provides the operator with a clear line of sight without compromising protection.
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Hardwire’s Level IIIA Tactical Shields come in three strategic designs; Notched, Window, or Standard.
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During riots, Hardwire’s transparent armor has protected officers from bricks, rocks, and other heavy objects thrown at the vehicle windows.
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