Ballistic Helmets (aka 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! 

IMPORTANT: Blunt Trauma Protection All our helmet models include blunt trauma protection such as the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) Blunt Trauma Protection Pad System 0.5" or 0.75" or 1.0" thick pads of engineered impact protection to cushion your skull from impact. Many other helmets look the same on the outside, but have the older generation nylon / leather / open cell foam interior suspension - NOT up to modern standards. If it says "universal fit", "comfort fit" or "standard fit", or other than ACH blunt trauma protection pads, you are missing critical protection for your brain. These older systems can be fine on comfort, but offer MUCH less blunt trauma protection on impact.

Helmets to Stop Level III-A Threats

Helmet Sizing Page

Helmet Model	Stops Penetration of: Weight	Shape or Cut	NV Mounting	Blunt Trauma Protection	Price
Midwest Kevlar Helmets					Imported (ballistic testing done in USA)
High Cut (Full Ear Cut with Accessories available Special Order)	Level 3A threats ~3.3 lbs Medium	Minimal ear coverage for headset / earmuff compatibility	Includes Rails & NV mount		$ 329 IN STOCK Med., Large, XL   Black Coyote Olive Drab
Dial Adjustable Suspension Standard on the High Cut			Solid Connection to handle NV weight	Blunt Trauma Protection System PLUS Dial Adjustable Suspension System
Full Ear Cut (PASGT Cut with brim available Special Order)	Level 3A threats ~3.1 lbs Medium	Full Ear Coverage	Slick No NV Mount		$ 319 IN STOCK Med., Large, XL   Black Coyote Olive Drab
4 Point Chinstrap Suspension Standard on the Full Ear Cut				ACH style Blunt Trauma Protection System Standard 4 Point Chinstrap

Helmet Sizing Page

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.