Shellback Tactical Riot Response Helmet System

Shellback Tactical Riot Response Helmet

The Shellback Tactical Riot Response Helmet combines proven Level IIIA ballistic protection with integrated facial coverage for law enforcement, corrections, and tactical response personnel operating in high-risk public order environments. Built around the Shellback Tactical High Cut RRV ACH Helmet and paired with the Paulson DK7 Rail Mounted Riot Face Shield, this system delivers scalable protection, rapid deployment capability, and enhanced operational flexibility.

Designed for riot control, crowd management, forced entry operations, and civil disturbance response, the Riot Response Helmet provides ballistic head protection alongside full-face impact and splash protection without limiting visibility or communication capability.The highcut helmet profile supports seamless integration with communication headsets and hearing protection while reducing overall weight and improving situational awareness. The included Paulson DK7 face shield mounts directly to ARC-compatible rails and features a three-position locking system that allows operators to quickly transition between stowed and deployed configurations.

The optically correct polycarbonate shield features permanent anti-fog and anti-abrasion coatings for clear visibility in rapidly changing operational environments. Combined with the lightweight ballistic shell construction and advanced retention system, the Riot Response Helmet is engineered for extended wear during prolonged deployments. Manufactured in the USA, the helmet meets NIJ 0106.01 Level IIIA ballistic standards and MIL-STD-662F fragmentation testing protocols, while the DK7 shield meets NIJ 0104.02 riot face shield standards.

Riot Helmet Specifications

• Protection Level: NIJ 0106.01 IIIA
• Fragmentation Resistance: MIL-STD-662F
• Ballistic Shell Material: Lightweight hybridized Kevlar and UHMWPE Spectra fibers
• Face Shield: Paulson DK7 Rail Mounted Polycarbonate Shield Model DK7-X.250AF-RCLE
• Helmet Cut: High Cut
• Accessory Rails: Arc style side rails included
• External Velcro: Loop velcro included 
• Padding System: D3O Trust 7 comfort pad system
• Retention System: Adjustable Airlink Prime ratcheting harness 
• Ballistic Warranty: 5 years 
• Country of Origin: United States

Paulson DK7 Rail Mounted Polycarbonate Face Shield Specifications

• Rail-mount system compatible ARC helmet rails
• .250" thick polycarbonate lens with V-50 fragmentation rating 
• Anti-abrasion exterior and permanent anti-fog interior coatings
• Optically correct lens for clear, distortion-free visibility
• Lightweight aluminum arms for improved ventilation and weapon handling
• Extended rubber liquid seal for enhanced splash protection
• Three-position locking system (stowed, deployed, intermediate)
• 6" shield length for gas mask and accessory clearance
• Tool-free installation and adjustment
• Meets NIJ 0104.02 standards
• Shield weight 1.48 lbs 
• Shield color is clear
• Made in the United States

Level IIIA Riot Helmet Size and Weights

• Circumference is measured around head, similar to hat sizing. All sizes are measured in inches.
• Start with a measuring tape (or a piece of string you can measure later), and wrap it around your head. Place the tape where your helmet will typically sit at the middle of your forehead and about 1/8" above your ear. Hold the tape firmly, but not uncomfortably tight. Find your size using the chart below.
• If a measurement falls on a dividing line between sizes, select the larger of the two sizes.

Ballistic Test Data - Level IIIA Rounds Defeated

• All ballistic testing is completed by a NIJ certified laboratory
• 9mm FMJ back face deformation less than 25mm at 1400 fps

MIL-STD 662F Frag Test Results