Innovation is the beauty of science and technology. Luckily, the ballistic shield industry has played host to various innovative designs over the years. Many of these designs are borne out of a desire to get better protection, wider coverage, and improved efficiency.
Here are some of the most innovative ballistic shields designs today.
- United Shield MXV Shield
I bet you have never seen a ballistic shield with a trapezoid viewport until the United Shield MXV Shield. The shield offers Level IIIA ballistic protection with 77 square inches of viewing area. It also provides peripheral vision and downward ground vision. It is available in 20 x 34 inches and 24 x 36 inches and weighs between 15 lbs. and 16.5 lbs.
- Safariland® Defender X Ballistic Shield
Apart from its extreme lightweight, this 11.7 lbs. shield offers full Level IIIA protection for linear assaults, high speed entries, and active shooter scenarios. It has a dimension of 20 x 34 inches. This makes it a perfect choice for first responders, riot officers, as well as military officers. It’s lightweight allows for easy efficiency, especially for long term use. The Safariland Defender Ballistic Shield is no doubt one of a kind.
- Point Blank Phalanx III
This 20 x 36 inches ballistic shield offers Level III protection to bearers. The hybrid composite shield offers three positional shooting positions. Lightweight and highly functional, this ballistic shield weighs under 26 lbs.
- Boydd Products Compact Response Shield
You might never come across a ballistic shield as lightweight as this 7.7 lbs., Level III ballistic shield. This shield is designed with rifle rated protection. Via its Velcro and MOLLE design, it allows carriers to easily attach items like medical kits, tourniquets, lights, slings, and ammo pouches. It is available in 21- and 26-inch-tall models.
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