Tag: ballistic armor; ballistic helmets

Patrol
5 Things to Know When Buying Ballistic Helmets
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.
February 17, 2023
Ballistic helmets offer varying degrees of protection and certification, so be sure to know the differences when you are shopping for new ones.
Patrol
5 Things to Know When Buying Custom Patches
“Misidentification or lack of identification can cause big issues,” says David Curran, manager of agency sales for CopQuest. “So, whether we have multiple agencies working together or you're doing a covert undercover assignment, being able to identify yourself as law enforcement will help the general public see who you are."
February 14, 2023
Departments rely on custom hook and loop patches to identify officers to other agencies and the general public. It is becoming more common to add a departmental logo or badge to the front of plate carriers now.
Patrol
First Look: Titanium Tough
Helmets from Austria’s Ulbrichts Protection incorporate titanium to prevent bullet penetration and reduce trauma from backface deformation.
October 6, 2021
Point Blank is now selling two different models of helmets from Ulbrichts Protection, including the first responder (pictured).
Special Units
BA3A Ballistic Helmet
Avon Protection
Avon Protection's BA3A ballistic helmets accommodate face shields and are designed for critical response personnel, security, and mobile field forces.
April 28, 2021
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Technology
Hard Armor Innovations
New materials and new designs are making helmets, plates, and shields lighter and more effective.
May 3, 2020
In addition to its multi-hit survivability, the Verco Materials' armor system is flexible, which the company says makes it more comfortable. (Photo: Verco Materials)
Special Units
(Video) Armor Express Demos Busch Ballistic Helmet's Adjustability at SHOT
POLICE gets to see the Busch PROtective AMP-1 TP Helmet by Armor Express up close at SHOT and gets a demonstration of its adjustability.
March 12, 2020
POLICE Contributing Web Editor Doug Wyllie gets to see the Busch PROtective AMP-1 TP Helmet by Armor Express up close at SHOT Show 2020.
Special Units
NP Aerospace Lightweight Ballistic Helmets Pass NIJ Testing
The NP Aerospace lightweight ballistic helmets range has passed NIJ 0106.01 testing Level II against 9mm and .357 Magnum, and Level IIIA 44 Magnum ammunition rounds.
January 29, 2020
1200 Np Aerospace Tactical Armor
Patrol
Body Armor 2020
These vests and ballistic carriers will help protect you on the job.
January 21, 2020
Armor Express Traverse Dress Carrier with MOLLE
Patrol
Special Report: Ballistic Protection
Armor Express, Armored Mobility, Attack Mats LLC, DEW Engineering & Development ULC
In POLICE Magazine’s Special Report: Ballistic Protection, read about Maintaining Concealable Body Armor, Adding Ballistic Armor to Patrol Vehicles, 10 Things You Need to Know About Ballistic Helmets, Defensive Measures on Campus, What You Should Know About Hard Armor, and the Future of Armor.
August 27, 2019
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