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Ballistic Shields


AEL Category: 01. Personal Protective Equipment

AEL Title: Shield, Ballistic

AEL Number: 01LE-01-SHLD

SAVER Project: Ballistic Shields

Ballistic shields are constructed of ballistic resistant materials and are intended to protect users against small arms fire and fragmentation threats. These shields are used by law enforcement personnel during tactical operations where officers have little or no cover.

Please contact NUSTL@hq.dhs.gov regarding access to the following additional documents: Focus Group Recommendations, Market Survey Report, and Assessment Report on Ballistic Shields.

Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.

Attachment Ext. Size Date
Ballistic Shields Highlight (April 2010) PDF 282.01 KB
Ballistic Shields Summary (March 2010) PDF 377.02 KB
Last Updated: 01/31/2023
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