Law enforcement technologyBallistic clipboard protects police from gun fire
Routine traffic stops, warrant calls and first responses have the potential of being some of the most dangerous moments in the field; a standard issue clipboard provides little in the way of reliable protection in the event of gunfire; a new clip board provides multi-hit protection against gun fire
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Cleveland, Ohio-based Impact Armor Technologies says it is now bringing its expertise in composite armor materials to police officers with its new Ballistic Clipboard, a bullet-proof clipboard that provides law enforcement officers reliable protection from point-blank gunfire.
The Ballistic Clipboard, which the company says was developed in response to a request from local law enforcement, provides multi-hit protection against 9mm, .357 magnum, .40 S&W, and .44 Rem. magnum rounds. In field testing, the Ballistic Clipboard withstood multiple shots, groupings of shots, eleven 9mm and six .44 mag rounds with no compromise, showing greater stopping power than other bullet-proof clipboards.
“Routine traffic stops, warrant calls and first responses have the possibility of being some of the most dangerous moments in the field,” said Matt Raplenovich, director of operations, Impact Armor Technologies. “A standard issue clipboard provides little in the way of reliable protection in the event of gunfire. The composite substrates in our Ballistic Clipboard provide the strength and durability to protect the officer whether from a standoff distance even to point-blank range.”
The Ballistic Clipboard weighs less than 2 lbs., so it is NIJ IIIA protection that anyone can carry. In addition, the company notes, the Ballistic Clipboard is ergonomically designed with a secure handle making it easy to grip in routine or crisis situations.
Impact Armor Technologies has been in the business of producing ballistic systems for the protection of vehicles, equipment, and individuals since 2006. The company started out developing protection for high-threat-level military applications. Their armor technology is designed to protect against blast threats like IEDs and EFPs.
“This is no ordinary clipboard,” stated Raplenovich. “The Ballistic Clipboard is the result of years of research and testing. Our technology is now available to protect police officers everywhere.”
The Ballistic Clipboard is currently priced at $150 per clipboard. Volume pricing is available on a purchase of six or more.
