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M.R.A.P.S. Level III Ballistic Shield for SWAT
I was having lunch with some SWAT officers from an adjacent agency during a break in training a few weeks ago. We regularly cross-train with other local tactical teams to share info and problem solve. While we were talking equipment, they said they had just purchased several rifle-rated ballistic shields. When I asked which make, they said, “M.R.A.P.S.” I had seen the M.R.A.P.S. Level III shield at SHOT Show 2011. Baker Ballistics, LLC manufactures the shield. Baker Ballistics’ Director and CEO, Rick Armellino, gave the BlueSheepdog crew and me a demonstration of the capabilities of their Mobile Rifle Armor Protective Shield on the show floor. I was pretty jazzed about … Continue reading