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June 17, 2008
BLACKHAWK! Armore LLC Offers Three New Soft Armor Options Certified by NIJ
NORFOLK, VA - BLACKHAWK! Products Group founded the BLACKHAWK! Armor LLC division in 2007. The mission was simple, develop a broad range of innovative ballistic armor packages to meet the demanding needs of Special Forces, Law Enforcement tactical teams, and Industrial Security professionals. Since the initial offering of ballistic vests, helmets and rifle plates, the Armor division has continued to develop new products. Three new soft ballistic panel packages have just been certified in accordance with NIJ 0101.04 and the Interim 2005 Requirements.
The new Armor options include a Level III Special Threat, Level IIIA and a Level II Special Threat which provides a light weight package for the high speed, low drag special operations environment. Common elements to these ballistic panels include 20% greater area coverage, a sonically welded water resistant ballistic wrapper and a five year limited warranty.
In keeping with the BLACKHAWK! philosophy of product compatibility, the soft armor packages are combined with a choice of CutAway or Traditional Tactical Carriers in black, coyote, olive drab and ARPAT . The CutAway carrier allows the user to easily disengage and strip gear in under two seconds facilitating either immediate first aid, escape and evade maneuvers or elimination of gear when transitioning from land based to maritime operations. The CutAway carrier is available with 3D mesh lining providing maximum air flow for operator comfort or, without the 3D mesh for a more compact shell. A traditional non-CutAway tactical carrier is also available. To support mission specific set-up, each carrier offers 360° of mounting surface for attachment of a wide array of BLACKHAWK! accessories. Integrated Length and Girth adjustments provide a custom fit and can easily accommodate layered clothing. External front and back pockets accept BLACKHAWK! Level IV Hard Armor in 6” x 8”, 9.5” x 12.5”, and 10.5” x 13.25” sizes. A full line of ballistic 3A accessories are also available including collar, throat, yoke, groin, drop leg, and bicep protection making this offering the most comprehensive package available on the market today. All components made in the USA..
About BLACKHAWK!®
BLACKHAWK! Products Group™, founded in 1993 by President and CEO Mike Noell, is a leading US manufacturer of tactical, military and law enforcement equipment. BLACKHAWK! is a global manufacturer of tactical gear, body armor, law enforcement duty gear, holsters, hydration systems, protective gloves and gear, apparel and footwear, knives, illumination tools, breaching tools, hunting gear, and recoil reducing stocks. BLACKHAWK! headquarters is in Norfolk, Virginia, with US manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Montana, and Idaho. For more information on BLACKHAWK! and BLACKHAWK! products, log on to www.BLACKHAWK.com or call 800-694-5263.
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