Braxton Taylor
Safariland, in coordination with Busch PROtective, is equipping Philadelphia SWAT—America’s oldest SWAT team—with the new FBI-DEA Certified AMP-1X lightweight ballistic helmets. The decision to procure the enhanced headwear came after officers attended a Safariland comparative shoot and witnessed the system’s ballistic protection, comfort and modularity.
“This new helmet system, along with the protective face shields and accessories, will allow our team to enhance operator safety while fulfilling any of our mission roles,” said LT William Schmid of the Philadelphia Police SWAT unit. “From warrants and barricaded suspects to riot control, this helmet will be with us through it all.”
In early January, Safariland delivered the new AMP-1X Helmets set to publicly launch at the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 21 to 24. As the newest ballistic helmet model from Busch PROtective, the lightweight AMP-1X meets the rigorous FBI-DEA Ballistic Helmet Protocol 2024 V.2 while coming in nearly 20-percent lighter than its previous flagship model, the AMP-1TP, which was also FBI-DEA Certified.
“The AMP-1X is designed to meet the unique needs of law enforcement professionals,” said James Duncan, vice president and general manager of Armor for Safariland. “This launch, combined with the large order for the Philadelphia SWAT Team, shows our unwavering commitment to officer safety.”
AMP-1X Features:
- Poly-Hybrid aramid fiber with EBSP-technology
- FR and chemical resistant finish
- High-cut and mid-cut styles available
- One size fits most, utilizing a proprietary, leading-edge harness and pad system
- Assortment of color options in black, ranger green and coyote
- CMR-1 rail system utilizing a proprietary quick-release visor and accessory mount
- Boltless attachment system for rails and NVG
- Tremendous blunt trauma and energy protection
Safariland Group—one of Cadre Holding’s key brands—is a leading global provider of a broad range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets. Safariland Group offers a number of recognized brand names in these markets, including Safariland Armor, Duty Gear and Communications, Bianchi, Safariland, Break Free, Hatch, Med-Eng, Identicator and NIK.
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