Ballistic Shields News & Articles

Watch your 6: How to defend yourself against an ambush attack

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Training, strategy and ballistic armor are vital tools to help officers prevent and survive surprise attacks

Spotlight: Angel Armor's unparalleled ballistic solutions protect those who protect the public

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Angel Armor offers five distinct product lines that exceed industry standards

2 new, innovative ballistic protection products on display at SHOT Show 2017

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Every officer should check out the new ballistic protection products introduced by Honeywell and Safariland

SHOT Show 2017: Covered 6 shows off their fold-up ballistic shield

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This product can serve as protection for LE and other first responders who cannot wait for SWAT or whomever has a more traditional shield in their vehicle

8 lessons from the 2015 Paris terror attacks

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Simultaneous terrorist attacks are today’s reality, planning and training your police department for an effective response will save lives

The Shield Is Not Enough: Respect From the Public

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I’m sure you’ve noticed it, if you’ve been on the job for any length of time.

AR-15, ballistic vest stolen from Conn. State Police cruiser

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The thief or thieves broke into the locked trunk of what state police say was a marked patrol car

QuadCurve: How ATS Armor provides the most comfortable protection available

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The ergonomic design of these ballistic plates hugs the body for increased safety, comfort and ease of movement

Lighter, stronger, more affordable: the next generation of body armor

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ATS Armor founding partner Brian Beckwith discusses how the company leverages technology and design to forge better ballistic protection

5 things to know when buying body armor

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Identifying your threat level and finding the right fit are key concerns when it comes to choosing ballistic protection

Level IV kit combines lightweight plates, rifle plate carrier

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Designed to deploy quickly and easily over soft body armor and/or uniforms, the plates are lightweight, low-profile

Cop creates customizable backpack line with ballistic shield option

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Kids can express their individuality while parents can take one step further to protect them at school

Can ballistic blankets protect kids from shooters, disasters?

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Ballistic blanket promises protection against 90 percent of weapons used in U.S. school shootings

Poll Call: What police equipment would you replace in your department?

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By Police1 Staff One of the great things about having a police community like we do here at Police1 is the ability to see the similarities and differences of police agencies big and small, nationwi...

Flexible, lightweight ballistic shield fits anywhere

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The Rapid Deployment Shield is light weight, collapsible, and ideal for fitting in your squad and other tight spaces

Campaign raises funds to outfit NY K-9s with vests

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Nearly every dog in Broome County will receive a ballistic vest thanks to a Groupon and Vested Interests in K-9s

Widow of fallen deputy fights for ballistic glass in squads

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In honor of her husband who was fatally shot through his windshield, she's petitioning for ballistic glass in all patrol cars

Tenn. police receive vest enhancers to minimize bullet impact

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The department received 130 vest enhancers, which will better keep them cool and dry and will cushion blunt force trauma

Video: 'Bulletproof' groin protector put to the test

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The cup has been sold to police, athletes, and private military contractors

Minn. schools to get bulletproof whiteboards

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They will double as a shield in an active shooter situation, in the same district where a school shooting took lives in 2003

Facebook Forum: Top 20 must-have tactical gear options

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When we asked our Facebook fans which single piece of tactical gear they would add to their police-issued equipment, regardless of cost, we got some great responses, both serious and far-fetched, t...

Tactical tools for cops: A shield in every squad

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Given the increasing threat out there on the streets, personal ballistic shields seem to be a very desirable piece of equipment for patrol

PoliceOne Roundtable: Tactical tools for cops

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What now qualifies in the category of must-have tactical tools for police officers?

Ballistic shields: Factors for consideration

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Effective ballistic shields come in a variety of sizes in both soft and hard armor systems. There are advantages to both, so during any testing and evaluation process, one must take into account th...