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STYLE
Protection Level
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PASGT
ACH/MICH
FAST/HIGH CUT
SPECIAL OPS
BALLISTIC PROTECTION LEVELS
Ballistic helmets used by law enforcement, military and defense contractors must withstand extensive testing to ensure performance in even the most challenging conditions. Materials used today have become much lighter and stronger than in previous years, so to keep up with the latest threats, most manufacturers currently use the modified version of the NIJ standard, which tests against the same specifications as the standard for bullet proof vests and body armor.
LEVEL II
Protects against most factory handgun loads in the caliber 9mm, 357 Magnum, as well as lesser threats such as 12 gauge 00 buckshot, 45 Auto., 22 caliber Long Rifle High Velocity as well as High Velocity 38 Special.
Level II protection against ballistic threats is sufficient in certain settings for law enforcement, and the cost is relatively less than helmets made with materials that can withstand more powerful impacts.
LEVEL IIIA
Provides greater protection and represents the current benchmark for combat helmets used by the military and special ops teams. Protects against most factory handgun loads in the caliber 44 Magnum, 9mm, and 357 Magnum, and against lesser threats.
In addition to protection from ballistic impacts, Level IIIA helmets deliver increased protection from projectile impacts, which are increasingly common in modern combat environments.
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