Tag: Ballistic Shields

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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

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BlueRidge Armor Announces New Vengeance Rifle-Rated Shield

Features of the Vengeance X7 include the patented Vengeance viewport with ballistic bezel system, for wide field of view; Elzetta EZH-R integrated rifle LED lighting system; and a streamlined design curves around the user providing higher coverage.

January 30, 2023

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Uvalde County Buying Communications and Tactical Gear for Schools

Three safety initiatives were adopted by the Uvalde County Commissioners Court Monday, with the most expensive being a decision to open the bidding process for a new $300,000 communications tower.

September 13, 2022

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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

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Houston School District to Fund $2.3M for Rifles, Shields, and More

Recently, Superintendent Millard House said that school police were not prepared in the event of a school shooting crisis, and adding 200 rifles, ballistic plates, shields, and ammunition would better qualify their officers.

August 12, 2022

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SHOT Show 2022: Aegix Global Shows Lightweight, Expandable Level III Ballistic Shield

The shield is made of NIJ Level III ballistic material certified to protect against some rifle rounds used in AR-15 and AK-47 variants. The shield meets the level III standard, plus it will also stop the AK-47 MSC (Mild Steel Core) rounds.

January 21, 2022

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Vengeance Shields

Made in America and incorporating our patented Vengeance Viewport and the Elzetta Horizontal Handle system, our shield delivers enhanced field of vision and improved tactical operations.

December 28, 2021

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Minuteman Folding Ballistic Shield

Patriot3, Inc.

The Minuteman Folding Ballistic Shield is the original ballistic shield that can be folded for rapid deployment and convenient storage. It's the ideal shield for any patrol, SWAT, and VIP protection needs.

November 30, 2021

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Minuteman Folding Ballistic Shield

Patriot3, Inc.

The Minuteman Folding Ballistic Shield is the original ballistic shield that can be folded for rapid deployment and convenient storage. It's the ideal shield for any patrol, SWAT, VIP Protection needs.

August 30, 2021

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Vengeance Series Ballistic Shields

The shields feature BlueRidge's exclusive and patented VENGEANCE viewports with COREBOND large-format identification and lighting options from Elzetta and Fox Fury.

July 1, 2021

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Minuteman Folding Ballistic Shield

Patriot3, Inc.

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.

February 26, 2021

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Tactical Shields Level IIIA

Hardwire, LLC

Hardwire’s Level IIIA Tactical Shields come in three strategic designs; Notched, Window, or Standard.

October 2, 2020