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Tag: Helmets
Special Units
SHOT Show 2025: Team Wendy Debuts Helmet that Offers Rifle Protection
Team Wendy’s RifleTech helmet offers NIJ Level III protection, meaning it’s built to stop rifle rounds, including 7.62x39 MSC, 7.62x51mm FMJ, and 5.56 M193 BT.
January 23, 2025
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
Patrol
LA Police Commission Approves Sale of Surplus Armor, Helmets to Ukraine
The 526 helmets and 378 vests will be donated to the First-In Fire Foundation, which will be responsible for the shipment and delivery to Ukraine.
April 7, 2022
Special Units
Fast SF Helmet
Point Blank Enterprises
This lightweight, open architecture helmet seamlessly integrates with hearing protection, eyewear, communication systems, and respiratory protection products.
November 30, 2021
Special Units
F90 Ballistic Helmet
Avon Protection
The F90 helmet utilizes advanced ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene material (UHMWPE) that is lightweight assisting in reducing operational fatigue.
September 28, 2021
Patrol
EXFIL Face Shield
Team Wendy
The EXFIL Face Shield is a low-profile, lightweight system that mounts easily to the front section of Team Wendy’s EXFIL Rail 3.0, protecting the face from liquid and debris.
July 1, 2021
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
Patrol
Helmet Maker Team Wendy Acquired by Avon Rubber
The company says that the combination of Avon Protection and Team Wendy will create a global leader in head protection systems for the military and first responder markets, following Avon’s acquisition of Ceradyne from 3M earlier this year.
September 11, 2020
Special Units
Core Survival Introduces New LE Tactical Light
The Hel-Star 6 LE Tactical can be used to identify operational personnel, drones, and K-9s, as well as mark a support position. The versatile nature of the light allows team tracking by air or ground, increasing situational awareness.
July 20, 2020
Patrol
Team Wendy Radio Rig
Team Wendy
Team Wendy's Radio Rig provides hands-free access to two-way radios or GPS and storage for mission critical devices.
June 30, 2020
Technology
Hard Armor Innovations
New materials and new designs are making helmets, plates, and shields lighter and more effective.
May 3, 2020
Special Units
Making Better Crowd Control Gear and Restraints
Manufacturers of crowd control equipment and restraints are working hard to enhance their products with new features designed to prevent serious injury to officers and subjects.
April 21, 2020
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