Ballistic Helmets

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What is a Ballistic Helmet? Ballistic helmets , also known as bulletproof helmets or tactical helmets , are designed to protect the wearer's head from bullets, blunt impact, shrapnel, and other threats. Helmets are one of the oldest types of body armor, dating back to the 23rd century BC when they were worn in wars and combat. Hundreds of innovations and re-designs have gone into their evolution to what a bulletproof helmet is today as they are one of the most important pieces of personal protective equipment available and are utilized by law enforcement, the military, and even civilians all around the world. What are ballistic helmets made of? From bowl-shaped steel shells to hard hat type liners, the ballistic helmets we know today have evolved into different cuts, types, and materials. The number of choices available to you and finding the perfect fit can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time investing in one. However, it all comes down to the right priorities for your protection. To date, body armor manufacturers have incorporated different materials in order to improve the bullet proof quality and comfort of a ballistic helmet such as Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), commonly referred to as Dyneema or Spectra and is a lightweight high-strength strand type fiber. It provides a great bulletproof ability and is combined with other materials to achieve the desired performance. Another is Twaron, first used commercially in 1986 and another strong synthetic fiber of the Aramid family developed by Teijin. What are the common types of ballistic helmets? 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 is the oldest design of tactical helmet and was used by the US Military from 1983 to mid-2000s. Its predecessor, the MICH helmet, was des