Kevlar Helmets offer good ballistic protection from Fragmentation and most pistol caliber threats which is why you see most military and SWAT teams in helmets. An even more common reason for helmets is blunt trauma protection from impact with walls, vehicles, clubs, fists, etc., etc.

But please be aware that your head is much more susceptible to blunt trauma than your body. ANY impact of a bullet on a helmet WILL CAUSE INJURY AND CAN CAUSE DEATH. You put the odds more in your favor with head protection, but (as with ANY armor) no guarantee of invulnerability can be made. Of course blunt trauma is usually preferable to the alternative! 

IMPORTANT: Blunt Trauma Protection All our helmet models include the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) Blunt Trauma Protection Pad System 0.5" or 0.75" or 1.0" thick pads of engineered impact protection to cushion your skull from impact. Many other helmets look the same on the outside, but have the older generation nylon / leather / open cell foam interior suspension - NOT up to modern standards. If it says "universal fit", "comfort fit" or "standard fit", or other than ACH blunt trauma protection pads, you are missing critical protection for your brain. These older systems can be fine on comfort, but offer MUCH less blunt trauma protection on impact.

Helmets to Stop Level III-A Threats

Most sizes in stock for immediate shipment

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Helmet	Stops Penetration of:	Weight	Shape or Cut	NV Hole Pre-Drilled	Blunt Trauma Protection	Price
ACH / MICH Cut Made in the USA	Level III-A threats	~3 lbs.		YES Comes with NV Mount Hole Pre-Drilled (One Center Hole) Ballistic Bolt to Plug Hole $ 3	ACH Blunt Trauma Protection Pad System Included (Cheaper helmets look the same on the outside, but have the older nylon / leather / open cell foam interior suspension - MUCH less protection for your brain.)	Special on Contract Overrun $ 250 - 253 Med.  and XL Only For Large you can use the Medium shell with the thinner 0.5" pads instead of the standard 0.75" pads. FOLIAGE GREEN Painted Tan or Black + $ 5
SWAT / Special Forces Helmet Page Lighter Weight Level III-A protection Made in the USA	Level 3A threats	~2.7 lbs. Trim 2.85 lb. PASGT	Trim Cut (similar to the ACH cut) No brim, short back and sides (better for shooting prone) Also available in the traditional PASGT - Full Coverage   PHOTO Gallery	NO	ACH Blunt Trauma Protection Pad System Included	$ 270 Med. & Large   Black TAN Olive Drab
Combat Helmet Made in the USA	Level III-A threats plus NATO STANAG Fragmentation	~2.9 - 3.3 lbs.	ACH / MICH Cut No brim, short back and sides Click for Larger PHOTOs	NO No NV Hole is Standard Pre-Drilled is Available	ACH Blunt Trauma Protection Pad System Included	$ 320 Slick 580 with rails & NV mount S /  M  /  L  /  XL   Black TAN Olive Drab
Gunfighter Helmet Made in the USA	Level III-A threats plus NATO STANAG Fragmentation	~2.6 - 3.0 lbs.	High Cut - NO ear coverage PHOTO Gallery	MUST SPECIFY NV Hole Preference (Drilled or Not)	ACH Blunt Trauma Protection Pad System Included	$ 360 Slick 590 with rails & NV mount S /  M  /  L  /  XL   Black TAN Olive Drab

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Note: When comparing weights please be aware that we quote ACTUAL weights for a normal male size Medium, ready to wear. We do NOT play the "weight loss" games you may encounter elsewhere, such as quoting the weight of an unrealistic Small size. Ask to have the helmet you are going to buy weighed ready to wear - in your size.