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Officers from the Kent firearms unit identified the need for a ballistic shield that was light and versatile, while being strong and robust. We approached United Shield with a design and the ‘Kent Shield’ was born. The shield provides the standard protection of current shields in its class, NIJ IIIa, and covers all vital organs.

The design and tactical use of the shield, enhanced by the specific training (which is offered with the purchase of the ‘Kent Shield’), precludes the need for a view port. This makes the shield lighter. As the shield weighs substantially less than current shields on the market, 10 pounds opposed to 16 pounds for the lightest competitor, it has the advantage of not tiring the operator quickly and is very adaptable when utilized in different tactical situations such as casualty evacuation in a hot zone, dynamic entry to save life, active shooters, hostage situations, domestic situations and routine patrol work where the officer approaches a potentially lethal situation.

The shield is used in conjunction with the standard issued ballistic helmet (with visor attachment, if appropriate).

Any frontline officer who has the potential to face armed criminals should have access to ballistic protection. Whilst UK policing differs greatly to policing in the United States with respect to the arming of its police officers, when it comes to ballistic protection for these frontline officers, needs are aligned.

Some agencies have already purchased, or are in the process of purchasing, this shield.

Width      22”  

Height     32”  

Weight    10 lbs (4.6 kgs)

Ballistic Level  NIJ IIIa

Tests fired at 5 meters

Effective against:

44 Mg Handgun 240 gr  

9 mm S.M.G. 9 mm x 19 FMJ 124 gr

Note: - All Weights and Measurements are approximate