United Shield International Ballistic and Fragmentation Protection
United Shield International is one of the leading manufacturers of personal ballistic and fragmentation protection and fragmentation equipment for law enforcement, military, fire response, and federal government agencies.
United Shield provides law enforcement officers with high-quality ballistic helmets, shields, and body armor, ensuring reliable protection during critical operations.
Their riot control gear and ballistic equipment offer correctional officers enhanced safety and durability when managing volatile environments and inmate interactions.
United Shield’s advanced body armor and protective gear are designed to support national security efforts, providing personnel with the necessary tools to defend against ballistic threats.
With lightweight, high-performance ballistic shields and body armor, United Shield products equip responders to effectively manage and neutralize active shooter situations.
United Shield is a leading manufacturer of personal ballistic protection and fragmentation equipment.
United Shield’s management team and staff have more than eighty years collective specialist experience and expertise of designing and manufacturing ballistic helmets, body armor, ballistic shields, hard armor plates, EOD/IED protection equipment, mine clearance and demining equipment and a variety of other ballistic and fragmentation protection products.
The Company operates soft armor manufacturing operation in the USA and a modern 12,000 ft facility in Andover, Hampshire, close to London, where it maintains the highest quality control standards, using state of the art machinery and manufacturing techniques. This ensures that our customers receive a high level of service, and products offering the highest levels of protection, and top quality workmanship.
USI’s products are constructed from market leading ballistic materials, including the latest para-aramids (Twaron and Kevlar), high molecular weight polyethylene (Dyneema and Spectrashield), Goldflex, ceramic and other specialist ballistic composites. They meet many of the most widely accepted international ballistic standards and protocols, including the US – NIJ and MIL STD, UK – HOSDB, German – SK, Swedish – RPS, French – MOI, and NATO – STANAG.
They supply ballistic and fragmentation protection equipment to all major government departments, as well as the Police, Emergency, Prison and Security services, and export to more than eighty countries around the world.
United Shield International is an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified company.
BALLISTIC HELMETS
Protective headgear designed for enhanced safety from ballistic threats in high-risk environments.
BALLISTIC PLATES
Insertable armor components providing high-level defense against severe ballistic threats.
VEST / PLATE CARRIERS
Securely hold ballistic plates for essential body armor protection during high-risk operations.
Rapid Deployment Shield (RDS)
Lightweight Ballistic Shield - IIIA / III+
The United Shield International Rapid Deployment Shield (RDS) is a lightweight ballistic shield that is ideal for fast-paced tactical situations. The RDS features a unique design that allows it to be rapidly deployed and provides extensive protection for two operators, making it perfect for use in active shooter and hostage rescue scenarios. The shield is made from advanced composite materials, which enables it to withstand multiple impacts from high-powered rifles and handguns. The RDS also features a clear viewport to allow for sighting of targets and can be customized with options such as lights, handles, and weapon mounts. With its durable construction and versatile design, the Rapid Deployment Shield is a reliable choice for law enforcement and military professionals alike.
RDS Shield comes standard with the international soft handle (Pictured), but also available with our ERT and horizontal handle
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Like all of our Standard Shields, this shield is Special Threat Tested to the following threats;
LW IIIA
- 9mm +P+, 127 grain Supreme Expansion Technology (SXT) projectiles.
- .357SIG 115 grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) projectiles.
- .357 SIG 125 grain Gold Dot Hollow Point (GDHP) projectiles.
- .40 cal., 95 grain Agulia projectiles.
- 9mm Fiocchi, 115 grain FMJ projectiles.
- 5.7x28mm 40-grain Hornady V-Max (Blue Tip) projectiles.
- 5.7x28mm 27grain SS195 Lead free Hollow Point (LFHP) projectiles
- 7.62×25-mm, 95grain TOKAREV FMJ projectiles.
LW III+
- 7.62×51 Nato Ball (M80)
- 7.62×39 123gr MSC AK47
- 5.56×45 55gr M193
- 5.56 x 45 62gr LE223T3 Federal Bonded
LW III+ RDS Shield
Spec Ops DELTA Gen II
Ballistic Helmet
The Spec Ops Delta Gen II helmet is the latest addition to our Special Operator Helmet range. It is made from advanced Aramid composites and provides lightweight robust protection from ballistic and fragmentation projectiles as well as other low energy threats.
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USI SPEC OPS DELTA-IIIA-BLK(size)-GENII
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USI SPEC OPS DELTA-IIIA-(size)-OD
Acer Lite Gen II Steel Ballistic Threat Plate
NIJ 0101.06 Certified Level III Stand Alone Plate
The Acer Lite Gen II insert plate is ergonomically designed using proven technology affording the wearer excellent Stand Alone protection against a range of high velocity threats, including the following ammunition: 7.62 x 51mm Nato Ball, 7.62 x 39mm AK47 MS Core, 5.56 x 45mm 62gr M855 & SS109
UPT Mountain Highland
Plate Carrier w/ Clean Uniform Look
The UPT Mountain Highland Outer carrier was designed as a hybrid offering with a clean professional uniform shirt pocket look with the added features of a load bearing vest, utilizing Molle on the front and cummerbunds of the vest, with a slick rear. The UPT Mountain adds a feature to allow for the placement of badge.
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