Ballistic shields will block or deflect bullets launched in the direction of its carrier. However, the materials that the ballistic shield is made of will determine both the weight and the amount of protection that it provides. A tactical blanket system or a roll-up soft armor shield can be packed in a vehicle in a little amount of space; these are lighter and less heavy than hard armor, allowing for greater mobility. They are ideal for usage by SWAT medics and paramedics in tactical situations.
To ensure the best possible protection, the great majority of level IIIA and level III ballistic shields are made of hard armor. While no solution is as light as a tactical blanket, there are a variety of options that can help you drastically reduce weight. With movable Shields, officers can roll, advance, retreat, or maneuver laterally in whichever direction they choose. There are also wheeled trolley ballistic shields, which can protect many officers at once. Checkpoints, border crossings, schools, embassies, and warehouses must all have them. Rolling shields are often heavier (up to 100 pounds), however, some are modular or collapsible.
Until recently, ballistic shields were virtually entirely available in black to avoid drawing attention to themselves. There are several new colors available for some shields, including Tan, Coyote, Ranger Green, Multicam, and Multicam Black. Some shields have been given a Kevlar-like finish. Certain night vision goggles (NVGs) are unable to see shields that have been painted in a way that refracts NIR (near infrared) (and the user behind it). Many companies also produce transparent polycarbonate laminate ballistic shields. Most of these designs provide Level IIIA protection. Because of their translucent design, transparent ballistic shields also pose fewer visual obstructions to officers, allowing them to better spot potential hazards and threats.
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