BulletSafe released its ARAK ballistic shield designed to stop common AR-15 and AK-47 rifle rounds. The new ARAK ("AR" 15, and "AK" 47) ballistic shield is designed to provide Level III ballistic protection while remaining lightweight and very affordable. NIJ Level III ballistic protection requires vests, armor plates, or shields to protect the user from lead core 5.56mm, … [Read more...]
Failed Breach! Knowing Your Options.
BREACHING 101: If the initial breach fails, have pre-planned contingency plans to move to the second or third entry point. If that is not an option, prepare for surround and call-out, and establish a chemical agents and negotiations plan as well. During this training video the BlueSheepDog Crew will analyze a home-made video of a police SWAT team's failed breach attempt. As … [Read more...]
Using Ballistic Shields in CQB Environments
I am an advocate of ballistic shields. They are not only appropriate for law enforcement clearing (slow methodical mode) or safety clears, but, with current weight reductions, can be employed in the slow dynamic technique mode which is a bridge technique between dynamic entries and law enforcement clears. Slow Dynamic Technique Explained Today’s Level IIIA shields are … [Read more...]
M.R.A.P.S.—Mobile Rifle Armor Protective Shield
A curiosity in the Baker Ballistics booth at SHOT Show 2011 was a well-dressed gentleman wearing slacks, a button-down shirt, and tie and an outerwear ballistic vest. Tactically dapper? He was Rick Armellino, Baker Ballistics Director and CEO. Armellino was kitted up with the Nylon/Kevlar vest to demonstrate the capabilities of the new M.R.A.P.S. (Mobile Rifle Armor … [Read more...]