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 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

Most sizes in stock for immediate shipment

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Helmet	Stops Penetration of: Weight	Shape or Cut	NV Hole Pre-Drilled	Blunt Trauma Protection	Price Made in the USA
SWAT / Special Forces Helmet Page Lighter Weight Level III-A protection	Level 3A threats ~2.7 lbs	Trim Cut (similar to the ACH cut) No brim, short back and sides (better for shooting prone) PHOTO Gallery	NO	ACH Blunt Trauma Protection Pad System Included	$ 290 Med. & Large   Black TAN Olive Drab
PASGT SWAT / Special Forces Helmet Page Lighter Weight Level III-A protection	Level 3A threats 2.85 lb.	Also available in the traditional PASGT shape - Full Coverage PHOTO Gallery	NO	ACH Blunt Trauma Protection Pad System Included	$ 290 Med. & Large   Black TAN Olive Drab
Combat Helmet	Level III-A threats plus NATO STANAG Fragmentation ~2.9 - 3.3 lbs.	ACH / MICH Cut No brim, short back and sides Photo Gallery	NO Pre-Drilled Available Special Order One Hole or 3 Hole	ACH Blunt Trauma Protection Pad System Included	$ 330 Slick $ 450 with Rails OR NV mount $ 570 with rails & NV mount + $ 100 upgrade to add the Team Wendy CAM FIT™ Retention System S /  M  /  L  /  XL   Black TAN Olive Drab
Gunfighter Helmet	Level III-A threats plus NATO STANAG Fragmentation ~2.6 - 3.0 lbs.	High Cut - NO ear coverage PHOTO Gallery	YES One Hole or 3 Hole	ACH Blunt Trauma Protection Pad System Included	$ 390 Slick $ 510 with Rails OR NV mount $ 630 with rails & NV mount + $ 100 upgrade to add the Team Wendy CAM FIT™ Retention System S /  M  /  L  /  XL   Black TAN Olive Drab

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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.