Ballistic Helmets

Much like lightweight Level III and IIIa body armor, ballistic helmets are manufactured using high performing advanced aramids and ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).

Avon Protection BA3A ballistic helmets shell materials are built from a hybrid construction of Advanced Aramid and Glass reinforced Thermoplastic Composites specifically designed for maximizing ballistic performance and head protection.

The Avon F90 Ballistic Helmet and our best ballistic helmet–the Avon F70 high cut ballistic helmet–are manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials that produce higher ballistic performance at lighter weights, meaning tactical ballistic helmets are both stronger and lighter, along with their streamlined high cut ballistic helmet design for adding communications, lights, night vision, and other accessories.

Yes. All Avon Protection tactical ballistic helmets that RMA supplies are tested to defeat 9mm FMJ and 44 mag at 1400-1450 ft/sec. The Avon F70 ballistic helmet is also fragmentation tested in accordance to NATO STANAG, 17 grain, .22 caliber FSP as well at 2200 ft/sec, while the Avon F90 ballistic helmet is fragmentation tested to defeat the same .22 caliber round at 2625 ft/sec.

There are many non-ballistic helmets on the market as well, popularly known as bump helmets. While bump helmets are not capable of stopping bullets, they do provide protection against other impacts that one may encounter, like blunt force impact or falling debris, similar to a bicycle helmet or climbing helmet.

Much like ballistic body armor, ballistic helmets have a warranty period as well. Avon Protection has a ballistic warranty period of 5 years on the BA3A helmet and a 10 year warranty period on both the F70 and F90 high cut ballistic helmets. While Aramid and Polyethylene don’t have a definite expiration in stable shelf storage, there are many environmental factors that can affect their performance over time.

It is recommended that like all body armor, any regularly used product that is exposed to environmental conditions such as rain, ultraviolet light, impacts, heat, cold, and more be replaced after the expiration of their warranty period.