Founded in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks by retired NYPD Emergency Service Unit lieutenant Alfred J. Baker, Baker Ballistics designs and manufactures American-made handheld ballistic shields for law enforcement, military and security personnel. Its MRAPS and Baker Batshield lines pair rifle or handgun protection with portable designs that let responders move and operate a long gun behind the shield, while patented support equipment such as The Reaper exoskeleton helps manage the load. The company says its shields are now used by thousands of personnel worldwide.
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Mitigation TechnologiesFounded in 1991 after Craig Schwartz invented SAFETYDRAPE®, Mitigation Technologies designs and manufactures blast- and ballistic-protection products for the warfighters, law enforcement officers, schools, and organizations that need safer structures and vehicles. The Mercersburg, Pennsylvania company develops both standard and custom security solutions, including its patented SAFETYDRAPE® system and rapidly deployable protective barriers, with installations ranging from the White House to Australia. Schwartz continues to manage daily operations and lead the company’s research and development, while its products are made in the USA.337920MERCERSBURG, PA
Hardwire, LLCFrom its Pocomoke City headquarters, Hardwire, LLC designs and manufactures protective armor for military, law enforcement, schools, infrastructure and aerospace applications. The company’s American-made ballistic systems grew from military technology and include its DHS-designated Emergency Response Shield, while its four-building campus provides more than 210,000 square feet for engineering, production and in-house testing. Hardwire has manufactured protective armor for two decades and maintains ISO 9001:2015-certified quality procedures.POCOMOKE CITY, MD
Applied Tactical Technologies, IncFounded in 1985 on Long Island, Applied Tactical Technologies, Inc. is a contract systems manufacturer making tactical equipment and defense systems for law-enforcement agencies, the military, and government customers. Its manufacturing work spans ballistic protection and specialized weapons-related equipment, with in-house testing and the ability to design, build, and integrate mission-specific kits. The company is a New York State certified small business, an ITAR/DDTC-registered manufacturer, and has operated as a defense contractor since 1994.WEST BABYLON, NY
Monarc Holdings IncMonarc Holdings develops and grows technologies designed to protect people, places, and things, with a focus on advanced materials and defense-related solutions. Its family of brands includes DARKMATTER®, which develops material-science solutions for ballistic protection, and Exerys™, which supports products such as the V.E.T.S. variable engagement target system. Co-founder Brett Maurer brings more than 16 years of law-enforcement and military tactical experience, along with patents and published work in ballistic science.ROCHESTER, NY