Category Archives: Ballistic Protection

DKX Advanced Manufacturing–Ballistic Plates Made Of Dyneema.

Posted on Tuesday, 8 July, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

If you’re an active participant in the shooting sports, owning and using ballistic protection is an excellent safety precaution. Level IIIA plates are effective against direct hits from pistol rounds up to and including the .44 magnum. Until a couple … Continue reading →

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Artist Conception, Or Could It Be TALOS Mod 0 ?

Posted on Monday, 7 July, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

I thought it might be a good way to open Monday morning with the cover photo from the July 2014 issue of Popular Science Magazine. The picture you see may be much closer to a first rendition of TALOS (Tactical … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: CSE Gear Low Profile Plate Carrier Kit

Posted on Saturday, 5 July, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

CSE Gear is marketing a Low Profile Plate Carrier Kit that consists of a very nice slick with the super light-weight DKX IIIA plates. The Kit is, by a significant margin, the lightest IIIA ballistic protection I’ve used, and I … Continue reading →

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Shellback Tactical Viper Advanced Battle Helmet

Posted on Wednesday, 25 June, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Shellback Tactical is now offering the Viper™ Advanced Battle Helmet. Viper is made for Shellback by Renegade Armor and incorporates features from Ops-Core, Wilcox and Team Wendy. Viper is Level IIIA  NIJ Certified in accordance with HPW-TP – 0401.01B against … Continue reading →

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3M Rounds Out Its Soldier Protection Line With A Ballistic Bump Helmet.

Posted on Monday, 2 June, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

At SOFIC 2014, I had the opportunity to peruse 3M’s expanding line of soldier protection equipment. As of this writing, 3M is providing 3M™ Peltor™ ComTac™ III Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) and 3M™ Peltor™ COMTAC™ IV Hybrid Communication Headset to … Continue reading →

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SHOT SHOW 2014 Team Wendy EXFIL Ballistic Helmet

Posted on Tuesday, 21 January, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Right at the top of my list of exhibitors to visit was Team Wendy; more specifically, I wanted to take a close look at  at the company’s new EXFIL Ballistic Helmet. My helmet wearing days consisted of a steel pod, … Continue reading →

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DKX Moves To Unveil World’s Lightest and Most Buoyant Armor Plate Packages.

Posted on Friday, 10 January, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

DKX Advanced Manufacturing will unveil DKX Armor plates that are the lightest, buoyant and most advanced NIJ Level III certified (0101.06) plates on the market. For any law enforcement, military or private security personnel engaged in operations near or on … Continue reading →

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PEO Soldier Integrated Head Protection Program Awards Revision 2 year Development-to-Acquisition Contract …

Posted on Wednesday, 8 January, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Essex Junction, VT, USA (January 8, 2014) – Revision Military, a world leader in protective soldier solutions, wins a contract for PEO Soldier’s Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) Soldier Protective System (SPS). The 2 year development-to-acquisition program is to refine … Continue reading →

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Tacprogear Enters The Ballistic Armor Business

Posted on Thursday, 2 January, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Tacprogear, Delray Beach, FL, has introduced a line of, NIJ Certified, Hard Armor Plates into its BLACK line of professional products. The company’s BLACK Ballistic Armor Plates are designed from mission specific requirements and feedback from the field. BLACK products … Continue reading →

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Tacprogear Introduces Tacprogear BLACK Helmets at MILIPOL Show in Paris, France, November 19 – 22, 2013

Posted on Tuesday, 19 November, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

Tacprogear, has unveiled their new “American Made – Mission Specific” tactical helmets under the Tacprogear BLACK brand at this year’s MILIPOL exhibition in Paris. You can stop by and see their new line at BOOTH 5G088. The three new helmets, … Continue reading →

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Revision To Supply Canadian Forces With Ballistic Plates

Posted on Thursday, 7 November, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

Revision has announced its contract award, valued at $9.5 million, to supply its ballistic plates to Canadian Forces. Initial deliveries for this contract are anticipated for April 2014. The contract also includes 5 year option. In addition to the Batlskin® … Continue reading →

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KATYLIST Is Offering A Limited Deal On The Stingray Helmet

Posted on Monday, 28 October, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

The folks at KATYLIST are offering their Stringray Helmet at $559.95 for a limited time. The Stingray is NIJ IIIA certified and includes the Ops Core ARC Rails-Vas-Shroud. This is a good deal! So, if your on the market for … Continue reading →

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Revision’s Bullet Ant Goggles With OCCUMAX PLUS Anti-Fog Technology.

Posted on Thursday, 17 October, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’ve just completed a review of Revision’s OCCUMAX® Plus anti-fog coating. One of the issues for some reviewers with the Bullet Ant goggle has been fogging. Revision has taken care of that with the release of OCCUMAX® Plus anti-fog coating.  … Continue reading →

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REVISION INTRODUCES OCUMAX® PLUS – A GAME CHANGING ANTI-FOG COATING

Posted on Thursday, 5 September, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

Could this be a blow to McNett? Probably not, but it sure is of help to the folks using Revision’s standard setting eyewear!  Revision has just announced OcuMax Plus, the next-generation anti-fog lens coating. This is a game changing announcement. … Continue reading →

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REVISION Selected To Supply Swiss Armed Forces With Sawfly Glasses

Posted on Thursday, 15 August, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a number of Revision’s ballistic eyewear products. My testing addressed ergonomics and included an informal assessment of how well the product protects the individual from the effects of debris likely to … Continue reading →

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Shellback Tactical Has A New Website

Posted on Monday, 12 August, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

Shellback Tactical has been very successful since its inception. The company has a proven track record for manufacturing and developing some of the best tactical nylon available to the military, law enforcement and commercial markets. Shellback Tactical has also begun … Continue reading →

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USSOCOM Partners With Industry and Allies To Develop Land and Sea Capabilities.

Posted on Thursday, 1 August, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

If you attended SOFIC 2013 in Tampa, one of the many focal points articulated is the need, and desire, to return Navy SEALS to their waterborne lineage. Interpret that to mean the 10+ years of conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq … Continue reading →

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CSE Gear’s Modular Plate Carrier and DKX Max III Ballistic Plates – An eminently functional and light weight solution.

Posted on Friday, 31 May, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Critical Safety Equipment LLC. is a Florida based solutions integrator focused on law enforcement, first responders and security personnel. The company has launched its own line of tactical nylon under the CSE Gear label, which includes an outstanding modular … Continue reading →

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CSE Gear’s Plate Carrier and DKX Armor

Posted on Tuesday, 21 May, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’ll be closing out May with a review of Critical Safety Equipment, CSE Gear, plate carrier and DKX Armor. If you’re unfamiliar with DKX’s products you’ll want to catch my review, which will be out  1 – June. The DKX … Continue reading →

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SOFIC-2013 Ceradyne Armor Systems

Posted on Thursday, 16 May, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

Did a quick drive-by the Ceradyne exhibit to find out they are now part of the 3M family, and too take a look at their strike plates. Interesting to note that part of their display included S&S Precision’s innovative plate … Continue reading →

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SOFIC-2013 Rogue Gunfighter LVR and High Threat Concealment

Posted on Thursday, 16 May, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’ve said this a million times over. If you are not an NDIA member you are missing the boat. If you want to be synchronized with USSOCOM requirements you need to become an NDIA member and you need to attend … Continue reading →

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Critical Safety Equipment LLC Modular Plate Carrier–A Sneak Peek.

Posted on Saturday, 20 April, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

This coming month I’ll be reviewing Critical Safety Equipment’s Modular Plate Carrier.  This system is compatible with a number of ballistic plates and soft armor inserts, but it’s a match made in heaven for the DKX Max III plate. Critical … Continue reading →

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FMS Enterprises Migun Ltd. Will Launch Its Advance Ballistic Helmet at LAAD 2013.

Posted on Thursday, 11 April, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

Israeli FMS Enterprises will launch its new ballistic helmet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during LAAD 2013, April 9-12. The new helmet is constructed from advanced High Performance Polyethylene (HPPE) Unidirectional (UD) materials. FMS’ helmet is capable of stopping 5.56mm … Continue reading →

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Ceradyne’s MOHAWK Combat Helmet

Posted on Wednesday, 17 October, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Ceradyne first debuted its revolutionary MOHAWK combat helmet at the 2011 AUSA Conference in Washington, D.C..  It was in prototype form at the time. At this year’s AUSA, attendees will see the production model. MOHAWK is the product of a collaborative effort between … Continue reading →

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B-MAX’s Ballistic Plates – Product Testing

Posted on Thursday, 6 September, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

The folks at Soldier Systems Daily, via Tactical Fanboy, posted video of product testing in progress at B-MAX’s facility in Empoli, Italy. The company’s testing methodology speaks volumes of the confidence in the efficacy and quality of their ballistic plates. The fact testers look like torpedoes for … Continue reading →

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BATTLEWARE Technologies, Inc. Introduces SIERRA™ Tactical Vest

Posted on Saturday, 1 September, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Battleware Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures tactical and concealed ballistic protection systems that include helmets, shield and plate carrier vests to NIJ standards. The company has recently introduced the SIERRA™ Tactical Vest. Battleware’s™ SIERRA™ vest is cut to be compatible with … Continue reading →

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REVISION MILITARY PURCHASES MSA’S NORTH AMERICAN BALLISTIC HELMET BUSINESS

Posted on Friday, 22 June, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Today Revision Military, Essex Junction, VT, announced the acquisition of MSA’s North American ballistic helmet business. The purchase includes the acquisition of MSA’s U.S.-based helmet manufacturing equipment and operations located in Newport, Vermont. The former MSA facility, which specializes in large-scale production … Continue reading →

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Revision Sawfly™Photochromic Review

Posted on Tuesday, 19 June, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Revision Military has been producing ballistic eyewear since 2003. The company introduced its Sawfly™Eye Protection System in 2004; soon after its introduction, Revision Military became a serious competitor for Oakley who enjoyed a lion’s share of the military business. It’s … Continue reading →

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REVISION SAWFLY® SMALL-SIZE EYEWEAR SYSTEM AMONG TOP THREE ON U.S. ARMY APEL LIST

Posted on Tuesday, 19 June, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Like all other Sawfly glasses, the Sawfly Small features a lightweight frame, Comms-Compatible arms and interchangeable UV protective lenses. It’s also prescription capable with the Revision-developed, DoD approved Universal Rx Carrier. The Sawfly Small provides ballistic protection, exceeding ANSI Z87.1-2010 … Continue reading →

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Ceradyne , Inc. Ballistic Protection For SOF

Posted on Saturday, 9 June, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Ceradyne , Inc. located in Costa Mesa, Ca is a highly diversified and vertically integrated business specializing across a number of sectors including aviation, automotive, electronics, defense and several others. Vertical integration means that the company has control of its raw … Continue reading →

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Revision Sawfly Photochromic Lens Video

Posted on Thursday, 17 May, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

I shot a couple of short videos to demonstrate Revision’s Photochromic technology. The first video shows the lens darkening as you emerge from darkness. The second video shows the lens clearing as you enter darkness. Note that when exposed to sunlight, the lens does not … Continue reading →

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Can You Say Photochromic?

Posted on Friday, 4 May, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

A large part of the design problem associated with bringing gear to the soldier operator is ensuring that the system being introduced does not get in the way of the job, and eye protection is a clear example of that. … Continue reading →

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Revision’s BATLSKIN System Is Now Available!

Posted on Friday, 4 May, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Revision based in Essex Junction, VT, USA has just announced that its highly acclaimed and greatly anticipated Batlskin Modular Head Protection System is now available. The system is designed for use with the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH).The initial size offerings will be in Medium and … Continue reading →

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Kevlar Reinforced Garment Looks Good To Go…

Posted on Friday, 24 February, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Army began issuing the kevlar reinforced garment back in June of 2011. The concept is to provide some degree of pelvic protection from improvised explosive devices and road side bombs. Since its initial deployment in June, the garment has … Continue reading →

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Revision Military Announces Military-Grade Photochromic Eyewear System

Posted on Wednesday, 11 January, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Essex Junction, VT, USA (January 11, 2012) – Revision Military, the world leader in protective soldier solutions, introduces the Sawfly Photochromic Eyewear System. Featuring Revision’s rapid light-changing technology, first introduced in its Hellfly Ballistic Sunglasses, the ballistic photochromic Sawfly lens … Continue reading →

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Tactical Assault Gear’s Plate Carrier – Extreme Value and Functionality Made In The U.S.A.

Posted on Monday, 12 December, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

In my last review of 2011, I take great pleasure in introducing you to one of the best values in tactical nylon on the market, the Tactical Assault Gear (T.A.G.)® Plate Carrier. However, before jumping right in to the review … Continue reading →

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Revision® Military Debutes BATLSKIN™At AUSA

Posted on Tuesday, 11 October, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

Dan Packard, SVP Military Sales, demonstrates the Batlskin Modular Head Protection system at AUSA 2011. For a hands on look swing by Booth 239.

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Revision Introduces BATLSKIN™ Head Protection System

Posted on Monday, 19 September, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

Photo Courtesy Revision Between 2000 and 2011 the DoD reported over 212,000 cases of traumatic brain injury or TBI. Blunt head trauma along with maxillofacial wounds continue to be a problem for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. The risk of TBI can be … Continue reading →

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Revision Military Exoshield® Extreme Low Profile Eyewear That Works….

Posted on Friday, 5 August, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

How many times have you heard someone say that you need to take care of your eyes because you only have two? No doubt, you’ve heard it countless times, and maybe to the point of becoming nauseous, but like it … Continue reading →

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Bourque Industries Tests Kryron™ Ballistic Plate

Posted on Friday, 22 July, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

Photo Courtesy of Bourque Industries Bourque Industries is a publicly-traded (OTC:BORK) advanced materials science company. Its founder and CEO, John M. Bourque, invented Kryron™, a revolutionary metal-alloying process that uses nanotechnology to fundamentally alter common metals at the molecular level to … Continue reading →

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