Responderbat
Ideal for patrol or tactical use. The ResponderBat is the lightest weight Baker Batshield. The ballistic component is 100% polyethylene composite – the world’s lightest weight hard armor material. The ResponderBat is the personal favorite of inventor and ballistic shield expert, Al Baker.
- National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Threat Level Type IIIA
- Two hands on the weapon for accurate delivery of firepower
- Allows use of a long-gun or handgun
- Integrated Bungee/Lanyard support system eliminates fatigue during long-term use
- Can be positioned for hands-free wear on the users’ front or back torso
- Natural centerline aiming – increasing accuracy
- Exceptional visibility while on the move & using weaponry
- Easy & intuitive to use – seamlessly integrates into established weapons training protocols
- Dynamic force-on-force scenarios verify increased officer safety & effectiveness
- Wrap-around ballistic coverage – excellent head, neck & torso protection from unseen threats
- Flared outboard wing edges protect second/third responders
- Non-ricochet – composite armor absorbs multiple rounds eliminating splash or spalling
- No trauma – absorbs projectile impacts without pain maximizing appropriate response
- Absorbs hits & bumps without torquing – stay focused & aimed on threat
- Battle hardened construction to stay in the fight
- Foldable for compact storage – instantly springs open when needed
- Available with optional LED Lighting
SPECIFICATIONS
Total Weight: 11 lbs. (4.9 kg)
Total Ballistic Coverage: 6.2 sq. ft. (0.58 sq/m)
Model ID#: BBS-001-C
Ballistic Components: Proprietary polyethylene composite armor panels (3)
Support/Trauma Reduction Hardware: Aluminum, Kevlar®, advanced heat-treated metal alloy, closed-cell foam
Skeletized support hardware components for weight reduction
Threat Level: NIJ Level IIIA
The ResponderBat is capable of defeating multiple impacts from a wide range of handgun, shotgun and sub-machinegun ammunitions and weaponry normally associated with NIJ level IIIA armor protection capabilities.