Ballistic Shields - Level 4 Body Armor & Police Riot Gear (2024)

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How heavy is a level 4 ballistic shield? ›

The United Shield Level IV ballistic shield is a mobile high protection shield which provides multi strike protection from armor piercing rounds, and all lesser ballistic threats. The shield is flat and is constructed from alumina oxide ceramic tiles mounted on a rigid matrix aramid backing, it weighs 72lb (24×36).

The Difference Between Ballistic Shields and Riot Shields

Protection: Ballistic shield designers created a tool to provide ballistic protection against bullets, blast and fragmentation. Meanwhile, a riot shield protects against blunt-force trauma, such as batons or thrown objects.

Design and types. Riot shields are typically made out of transparent polycarbonate between 4–6 millimetres (0.16–0.24 in) in thickness. Shields are designed to be shatter resistant, though are typically not ballistic resistant.

But any level 4 plate that been certified by NIJ should also stop one strike from any round less powerful than M2AP such as 5.56mm, 7.62X39mm, . 308 WIN/7.62 NATO, and all handgun rounds like 9X19mm, . 40S&W, and . 45 ACP.

Level IV armor may be vulnerable to high velocity or specialized armor piercing rounds. Further . 338 Lapua Magnum and . 50 BMG are generally capable of penetrating level IV.

Bulletproof Active Shooter Shields provide a layer of ballistic protection from handgun to assault rifle ammunition, like the AR-15. The Steel Level 3+ Shield can stop over 56 rounds.

While soft body armor offers a level of protection for everyday use, in order to repel advanced rounds such as rifles you need to boost your protection. Haven Gear riot suits offer the ability to insert hard armor plates inside carriers that are integrated into the riot gear.

Heavy's flamethrower, RPG, and C4 as long as they're not fired directly into the shield. Any gas or flame grenade or mine.

Yes, civilians are generally allowed to own and use ballistic shields for personal protection, as long as they are not prohibited by state or local laws.

As with anything, a riot shield will sustain damage and break due to excessive or repetitive strikes.

How much HP does the Ballistic Shield have in Fortnite? ›

Pick up a Ballistic Shield which includes a pistol, then defend yourself with the shield while shooting the pistol at the same time! The Ballistic Shield has infinite Health, but it can only withstand so much damage before it'll temporarily be knocked from in front of you.

It has unlimited durability, but if it takes 150 or more damage, it will temporarily be knocked from in front of the holder and stun them.

A 24x36 level III ballistic shield without a tactical light/battery weighs about 38 lbs. Add a light and battery and it's slightly above 40 lbs. There are smaller shields and lower levels of protection that sometimes weigh as little at 15 lbs but they aren't anywhere near as effective.

In some cases, Level III shields went from 50 lbs (23 kg) to 14 lbs (6 kg) in 10 years. This allows the officer to move around much faster in dynamic threat scenarios while still maintaining the same level of ballistic protection.

Level IV (Armor Piercing Rifle):

This armor provides the highest level of protection against armor-piercing rifle rounds, such as . 30-06 AP and . 338 Lapua Magnum. It is commonly used by military personnel and law enforcement tactical units facing high-caliber ballistic threats.

Level 4: 1.25″ thick. Resists 1 shot of . 30-06.