A shield also puts a melee-armed defender on a more even footing with a firearm wielding assailant. An armed criminal knows he is at a major disadvantage against a resolute armed and shield-carrying defender and may reconsider his actions rather than escalate. Bulletproof vests may save your life by keeping bullets out of your vitals, but the shock from blunt trauma and the likelihood of additional shots hitting unprotected areas still usually means he who hits first, wins.Ī ballistic shield changes that dynamic with significantly greater coverage than body armor, minimal risk of blunt trauma, and an overall formidable appearance. If such an encounter turns violent the winner is usually the combatant who scores the first hit.

Few criminals break into a home carrying a rifle or shotgun, and robbing a place of business is likewise more stealthy and likely to succeed with a handgun. Most armed encounters involving civilians are at close range and involve handguns. Hardcore Defense's solution was to develop the Alpha Shield™, the first ballistic shield designed specifically to address the needs of the civilian as well as law enforcement. But current ballistic shields designed for law enforcement entry teams are excessively heavy, bulky, and expensive for civilian use, and need to be replaced every 5-10 years due to ballistic fiber aging. For civilians a ballistic shield is a better solution, being rapid and simple to use, with high coverage and minimal risk of blunt trauma. Anything worn carries the risk of a potentially incapacitating blunt trauma in the event of a hit. Worn vests and plate carriers provide only limited coverage, and are difficult to don quietly and rapidly in times of duress. Body armor designed for law enforcement or military applications may stop bullets, but is poorly suited to civilian use.

The wisest of them also seek ballistic protection to stack the odds in their favor. Many Americans choose to be armed in order to protect themselves, their friends and family, and their businesses. Violent crime is a serious risk in modern society. BALLISTIC PROTECTION FOR THE DETERMINED DEFENDER

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