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LW Ballistic Shields – NIJ Level IIIA

LW Ballistic Shields – NIJ Level IIIA

Lightweight ballistic shields with NIJ Level IIIA protection

United Shield International (USI) LW Ballistic Shields provide NIJ Level IIIA range of protection against ballistic and fragmentation threats.

Key Features:

  • NIJ 0108.01 level IIIA
  • Lightweight
  • Standard Handle System
  • Special Threat Tested
  • LED lights can be fixed to the top or center

Ideal For:

  • Law Enforcement
  • Military
  • Customs & Border Protection
  • Federal Government

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The United Shield newest technology offers our new LW IIIA range of ballistic shields incorporates the latest materials, technology, lightweight design and a handle system that has been ergonomically refined over a number of years, to provide industry leading weight. They provide tactical firearms teams with protection against ballistic and fragmentation threats. The shields are available in a standard range of sizes and protection levels, which are listed below with equivalent weights.

 

Like all of our Standard Shields, this shield is Special Threat Tested to the following threats;

  • 9mm +P+, 127 grain Supreme Expansion Technology (SXT) 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.

Features and Benefits

Armor Solution

The shields have a lightweight ballistic protection of NIJ Level IIIA, but other protection levels are available on request.

Color

The standard color of the shields is black, but other colors are available.

Sizes

The standard sizes are detailed below:

  • 20” x 34” – 10.8 lbs
  • 24” x 36” – 13.8 lbs
  • 22” x 40” – 13.9 lbs
  • ERT 24” x 36” – 12.5 lbs
  • HMLP – 10.1 lbs.
  • Custom sizes are available to suit customers requirements.

Options

  • Medium, large and grande sizes have different window size options.
  • LED lights can be fixed to the top or center of the shield.
  • A carry bag can also be purchased for each shield size.
  • Further options include rigid handles, cut out weapon rests and collapsible shields.
  • All Handle options available.

Performance

For the LW Level IIIA shield
Mulit hit Capability with special Threat testing
NIJ IIIA performance:

  • .357 Sig125gr FMJ 1450 ft/s-
  • .44 Mag240gr SJHP 1450 ft/s-
  • 9mm 124gr FMJ 1450 ft/s

Level III upgrade for rifle protection available.

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