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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! We do strongly recommend that you upgrade your helmet with our Foam Impact Liner to do whatever you can for blunt trauma protection (or, best of all, upgrade to the ACH blunt trauma pad system).

Helmets Comparison Chart

Helmet	Stops Penetration of:	Weight	Shape	ACH Blunt Trauma Pad System	Price
ACH Advanced Combat Helmet aka MICH	Level III-A & Mil Spec for Extra-High Velocity Frag	~3 lbs.	ACH Cut - no brim, short back and sides PHOTOs	Included	$ 320
SWAT / Special Forces	Level III-A & Frag	~2.7 lbs.	PASGT - Full Coverage OR Trim Cut - no brim, short back and sides PHOTOs	Included (Option 1)	$ 280
Older Refurbished Model Brand-New condition	"	~3.5 lbs.	PASGT - Full Coverage OR Trim Cut - no brim, short back and sides PHOTOs	Included (Option 3)	$ 195
Standard Suspension Models				ACH Blunt Trauma Pad System NOT Included Foam Impact Liner upgrade recommended ($13)
SWAT / Special Forces Universal Fit System (Huge Adjustability so one size fits 95%l)	Level III-A & Frag	~2.7 lbs.	PASGT - Full Coverage OR Trim Cut - no brim, short back and sides PHOTOs	NOT Included (Option 2) Foam Impact Liner recommended	$ 240 Special Order
SWAT / Special Forces Older Refurbished Model Brand-New Condition	"	~3.5 lbs.	PASGT - Full Coverage OR Trim Cut - no brim, short back and sides PHOTOs	NOT Included (Option 4) Foam Impact Liner recommended	$ 180 Special Order
Ultra-light Tactical Spectra fiber	"	Only 2.0 lbs.!	Trim Style - no brim, short back and sides PHOTOs	NOT Included Foam Impact Liner recommended	$ 190 Medium ONLY
Military Surplus Unused, Brand-New condition	Level II		PASGT - Full Coverage PHOTO	ACH Blunt Trauma Pad System
Upgraded with 3-Point Chinstrap AND Blunt Trauma Pad System	"	~3.5 lbs.		Included	$ 150
Upgraded with 3-Point Chinstrap	"	~3.5 lbs.	"	NOT Included Foam Impact Liner recommended	$ 110
Collector Edition Traditional 2 Point Chinstrap	"	~3.5 lbs.	"	"	$ 95
Military Surplus			PASGT - Full Coverage PHOTO
Refurbished, Very Good Condition	"	~3.5 lbs.	"	"	$ 100

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.

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Stops penetration of Level III-A threats

Incorporating the benefits of the MICH (Modular Integrated Communications Helmet) and ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet) developed for SOCOM (Special Operation Command)

• Tested to stop 9 mm FMJ, plus mil spec Fragmentation protection slightly better than Level III-A performance for Fragmentation
  
  
• Minimal backface deformation (the dent on the inside)
  
  
• extremely comfortable and secure suspension – 4-point quick-release chin strap system plus top of head pad, and front and back padding
  
  
• US-made
  
  
• ULTRA-LIGHT - state of the art materials and construction, weighing in at only ~3 lbs. (1.4 kg.)
  
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• No brim for better field of view
  
  
• Shorter on the back to allow better shooting from the prone position
  
  
• Shorter on the sides for better hearing and compatibility with some earmuffs / headsets

COLORS AVAILABLE

SIZING NOTE:

1. MICH helmets sizing is different from PASGT sizing. If you are on the large end of the Medium size in a PASGT helmet, you might be a Large in a MICH!

2. When you first try it on, the MICH helmet will probably feel tight. If the pads are cold it will definitely feel tight!  See the instruction booklet for pad configuration ideas, and try on with different pad setups (everyones' head is different). Then wear it for a few hours to let the pads warm up and conform to your head.

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Stops penetration of Level III-A threats

• Tested to stop 9 mm FMJ and .44 Magnum at 1,400 fps (426 mps)
  
  
• Minimal backface deformation (the dent on the inside)
  
  
• US-made
  
  
• ULTRA-LIGHT - state of the art materials and construction, weighing in at only ~2.7 lbs. (1.2 kg.)
  
  Shapes / Cut Styles:

  PASGT Full Coverage - maximum ear and neck coverage, plus brim
  OR
  Trim Cut - no brim, and shorter on the sides for better hearing and shorter on the back for better ergonomics in the prone position
  

Discount for Heavier, Previous Generation Model
that have been refurbished to Brand-New Condition

HELMET COLORS AVAILABLE

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Stops penetration of Level II threats

Our UN-used, Brand-New Conditon, Military Surplus have been tested by an H.P. White certified lab for V-50 Fragmentation, and to stop penetration of the rounds used for NIJ Level II tests: e.g., 9 mm FMJ, at ~1,175 fps (~358 mps)

V-50 is a mil-spec standard for ballistic protection at which 50% of projectiles are stopped, and 50% penetrate. For helmets, V-50 generally refers to Fragmentation, NOT bullets.

• V-50 of 2,150 fps (655 mps) is better than mil-spec for the US Army PASGT Helmet! (MIL-STD-662E is 2,000 fps minimum (609 mps)
  
  
• ~3.5 lbs (1.6 kg.)
  
  
• we supply this helmet with the most secure suspension – 3-point quick-release chin strap system plus foam top doughnut and back pad for the most comfortable and secure fit

HELMET COLORS AVAILABLE

  Olive Drab Green    Black
– or you can easily spray paint.

Our US military surplus PASGT helmets have been refurbished from Used to Very Good or even Almost-New condition.  Comes complete with all suspension and sweatband in excellent or new condition.

3-Point Helmet Chinstrap / Suspension included at no extra charge.  A MUCH more secure - and comfortable - connection which replaces the standard 2-point chinstrap.

Originally designed and tested for Mil-Spec Fragmentation protection – 9 mm FMJ test shots did not penetrate (see photos)

Measure the circumference around your forehead with a cloth tape measure (or a belt and a ruler).

Be sure to measure:

• SNUGLY - pull that tape measure snug !
• above the eyebrow ridge
• head up straight, and
• keep the tape measure roughly parallel to the ground
• take the widest forehead circumference measurement you get when the tape is SNUG.
• it helps to look in the mirror to check your measuring

Put the odds in YOUR favor...

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