JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, is excited to introduce the SX™ HP Ballistic Panel and Hardwire 57 Ballistic Panel, both of which will be launching at the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 21-24.
The Safariland SX™ HP is the thinnest, lightest, and most protective hybrid ballistic armor ever developed. Engineered with groundbreaking technologies and cutting-edge materials from Avient, Honeywell, and Dupont to provide a 20% weight reduction and a 20% increase in ballistic performance.
The SX™ HP is available in male and female unstructured styles, with an additional female structured option for precise, tailored protection. The updated design enhances concealability and ergonomics, ensuring maximum comfort.
“We are excited to announce two new ballistic panels created strictly for law enforcement professionals,” said James Duncan, Vice President and General Manager of Armor for Safariland. “The safety of law enforcement professionals is of the utmost importance to us here at Safariland, which is why we made improvements to our industry-trusted ballistic panels.”
Safariland is also proud to announce the Hardwire Level 3A .57 PSF system launch, a game-changer in ballistic protection. In 2016, Hardwire entered the soft ballistic market in collaboration with Safariland, which marked a revolutionary advancement in armor technology.
The Hardwire Level 3A .57 PPSF system is significantly lighter and thinner than the previous model while remaining the world’s lightest ballistic panel. Hardwire’s stitch-less design, shock absorption technology, and high-pressure construction, now infused with a stronger, next-generation fiber, make this the lightest ballistic panel available. Combined with fully automated robotic production, Hardwire ensures unmatched precision and quality in every piece.
Attendees at the 2025 SHOT Show can get a first-hand look at the SX™ HP Ballistic Panel and Hardwire 57 Ballistic Panel at the Safariland booth #11268 from January 21-24, 2025.
Available styles include:
- NIJ Model No. BA-3A00S-SXHP and BA-3A00S-SXHPF
- NIJ Model No. BA-3A00S-HW01
About Safariland Armor
Safariland® Armor continues to set the standard in ballistic protection by continually developing cutting-edge body armor designs to provide its customers with high-performance, life-saving armor products. With a focus on advanced engineering and production techniques, the Safariland Armor brand is known for its proprietary designs and use of next generation materials to develop the thinnest, lightest, most advanced ballistic protection against a wide array of standard and special threats. For more information, visit www.safariland.com/pages/safariland-armor.
The Safariland PROTECHâ line offers industry-leading tactical gear most coveted by tactical teams throughout the world. The product line includes a wide selection of field proven and cutting-edge products including ballistic shields, armor plates, helmets, and other accessories for unparalleled head to toe protection. For more information, visit www.safariland.com/collections/hard-armor. Safariland is a part of The Safariland Group family of brands.
About The Safariland Group
The Safariland Group is a leading global provider of a broad range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets. The Safariland Group offers a number of recognized brand names in these markets including Safariland® Armor, Duty Gear and Communications, Bianchi®, Break Free®, Hatch®, Med-Eng®, Identicator® and NIK®. The Safariland Group’s mission, “Together, We Save Lives®,” is inherent in the lifesaving and protective products it delivers. The Safariland Group is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The Safariland Group is a trade name of Safariland, LLC.
About Hardwire LLC
Based in Pocomoke City, Maryland, Hardwire, LLC is known for solving some of the most challenging military and defense problems in the United States and around the world. For over a decade, Hardwire has designed, manufactured, and delivered armor and protective systems for vehicles, aircraft, boats, personnel and infrastructure. Hardwire’s breakthrough technologies provide critical protection to warfighters, law enforcement professionals, and everyday citizens. For further information, please visit http://www.hardwirellc.com/.
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