Ballistic Helmets

Bulletproof helmets and tactical helmets are designed to protect the wearer’s head against gunshots, blunt impact, shrapnel, and other hazards. Helmets are one of the earliest types of body armour, having been used in warfare and fighting from the 23rd century BC. Hundreds of developments and re-designs have gone into the development of what is now known as a bulletproof helmet, which is one of the most significant pieces of personal protective equipment available and is used by law enforcement, the military, and even citizens all over the world.

The Future Assault Shell Technology (FAST/High Cut/ATE) helmet, the Modular Integrated Communications (MICH) helmet, and the Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT) helmet are the most common types of ballistic helmet on the market today.

• The PASGT (US Personal Armor System Ground Troops) helmet is a high-performance, multi-layer, lightweight combat helmet. This ballistic helmet has been tested and proven to achieve a rating of Level IIIA. The helmets are ideal for ground troops or any combat scenario and are extensively used by SWAT teams, police forces, and the military. The helmet has outstanding thermal insulation, water resistance, and temperature resistance under all weather conditions.
• The MICH, ACH, or High Cut Advanced Combat Ballistic Helmet is a low-profile design and reduces the risk of interference in target acquisition. It also delivers advanced ballistic, fragmentation & impact protection with unsurpassed comfort for long-term use. The MICH helmets are compatible with advanced communication systems and allow for the easy mounting of other extensions such as NVD systems. These helmets offer considerable weight savings, resulting in reduced strain on the neck and the head. MICH helmets are employed by special forces in direct missions where operators are prone to experience head trauma from debris or bullets.
• The SF Helmet is a lighter helmet with no lip or ear coverage especially designed for SWAT Teams and Special Services to ensure maximum flexibility and comfort, providing a lighter helmet along with more options for accessories. This allows the users to have higher mobility as well which is crucial in critical combat situations.

Anything that is referred to as bulletproof is a misnomer. It depends on the bullet, where you fire it from, and how well the helmet is maintained. Under the 0106.01 standard, a typical NIJ Level IIIA will stop a shot from any pistol, including high calibres like the.44 cal Magnum, without causing fatal injury to the wearer. Rifle fire, especially from military-grade weapons, can either pierce the helmet injuring the wearer or bypass the helmet’s protection. This kind of firepower would usually knock the helmet off the wearer, but it won’t stop the round on its own. In real-life scenarios, being struck in the head by a firearm is uncommon. Helmets are primarily meant to protect you from explosives, shrapnel, and blunt damage during a battle, which is often the result of a bullet’s impact on the head.

A ballistic helmet can provide you with two of the best features available in any piece of body armour. A ballistic helmet can serve as a mount for other gear, in addition to offering ballistic protection with its NIJ Level IIIA rating, blunt impact injuries, and debris fragments. Many modern bulletproof helmets, especially those worn by the military and law enforcement, must be able to handle communications devices and other gear and accessories like an NVG shroud (night vision goggles).

Yes, and given the current state of affairs, they most likely will. Since Kevlar protection and helmets are now available at a reasonable price, it has become a viable option for civilians working in various occupations. Individuals wearing some form of head protection will help with most security situations. With the growth of explosive devices, it’s a wise decision to carry out your responsibilities with as much protection as possible. Finally, it is our patriotic obligation in the country to be ready to defend our liberties and way of life, and wearing a helmet will help us do so.

Ballistic helmets or bulletproof helmets have evolved into various cuts, types, and materials, ranging from bowl-shaped steel shells to hard hat type liners. The sheer number of options available and choosing the ideal fit might be overwhelming, especially if this is your first time purchasing one. However, it all boils down to setting the right priorities for your safety. Aramid is a heat-resistant synthetic fibre invented by DuPont in 1960 that does not melt or ignite when exposed to normal oxygen levels. Later, it was branded as “Kevlar,” which is now synonymous with “bulletproof material.” Kevlar is heat resistant, has high tensile strength, and is light. It essentially changed how bullet-resistant body armour and tactical helmets were designed and manufactured. To date, body armour makers have used various materials to increase the bulletproof quality and comfort of ballistic helmets, including Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), also available in brands known as Dyneema or Spectra, which is a lightweight high-strength strand type fibre. It has excellent bulletproof properties and is used with other materials to produce the desired results. Twaron, a robust synthetic fibre of the Aramid family invented by Teijin, was first used commercially in 1986.

The conventional ballistic helmet, the Personal Armour System for Ground Troops (PASGT), was introduced in the mid-1980s and consists of layers of Kevlar or similar composite materials to provide bullet resistance. This PASGT helmet design also has a lower cut towards the back of the helmet to protect the user’s ears and neck. PASGT helmets are typically heavier than other high cut ballistic helmets due to the material used to make them bullet-resistant. The PASGT low cut helmet is still used by military branches today, which is a testimonial of its usefulness. Wearing the helmet is quite more pleasant as it as they work well with different rail mounts.

The high cut style of ballistic helmets has grown in popularity as the design of ballistic helmets has improved. Over-the-ear combat helmets are lighter than PASGT variants because they are composed of carbon-fibre and other composite materials. The lighter weight and ability to attach tactical accessories have increased the military’s and law enforcement’s adoption of high cut ballistic helmets. The high cut style has initially been introduced for maritime safety reason although it reduces the amount of protective cover for the user.