Ballistic helmets

[krb]

Hello everyone. Realistically in a riot situation or antifa situation I think we will have more concerns about blunt trauma like a baseball bat or club or similar as compared to Firearms. First of all what do you think? Second of all what helmet is good and do you recommend? Third, I was looking at team Wendy bump helmet as the weight is better as compared to when that protects against firearms. But then I started thinking my mountain bike helmet is specifically designed for hard blunt trauma. In a situation where we are concerned about blunt trauma like a baseball bat. What do you think about simply buying a bike helmet?

[TheChief]

The bike and skate helmets are designed to be destroyed on impact. It is how they absorb the impact energy. Maybe not all, but most. As to sustaining a full strike hit from a bat and continuing on, even with a military grade helmet, ballistic or other wise, your gonna get your bell rung, likely a concussion or cervical damage. You may not get a fractured skull but your gonna be out for the count. These helmets are not design to absorb that much impact energy, just prevent most penetrating injuries.

[Epaphroditus]

Prevention is key.

[PogoJack]

I?d just wear 3A concealable soft body armor and a black sweat shirt over it. I keep dark clothing in the trunk for this purpose.

You?ll stick out like a sore thumb with a ballistic type helmet and might draw more heat to yourself. Anyone beating you with a bat is going to take multiple swings.

Maybe a reflective vest and a construction helmet might attract less attention.

I would wear a Kevlar cowboy hat if they made one just for laughs.

Just my (adjusted for inflation)$.02.

[NorCalRT]

If I know ahead of time I might need a helmet because of a riot, my goal will be to be avoid that area rather then bring a helmet. I use a bump helmet for nods, level 3A helmets are more about shrapnel protection then firearm protection (though they can do some). If you are worried about antifa, I would avoid or get behind a locked door (building or car). In a riot if you look like you are ready for trouble, you will tend to find it.

[Corbin Dallas]

A quality motorcycle helmet will absorb multiple strikes and keep on trucking. These are literally designed to protect your head and brain in the event of a vehicle incident (accident).

However, your best bet to avoid being hit in the head from a riot or antifa is not to be there in the first place.

[RAMCLAP]

Originally Posted by Corbin Dallas

A quality motorcycle helmet will absorb multiple strikes and keep on trucking. These are literally designed to protect your head and brain in the event of a vehicle incident (accident).

However, your best bet to avoid being hit in the head from a riot or antifa is not to be there in the first place.

Motorcycle helmets are also designed as a one time use. If you crash and hit your head it needs to go and get a new one. I would assume it's the same for getting whacked in the head with a bat.

[michaelf3]

Originally Posted by Corbin Dallas

A quality motorcycle helmet will absorb multiple strikes and keep on trucking. These are literally designed to protect your head and brain in the event of a vehicle incident (accident).

However, your best bet to avoid being hit in the head from a riot or antifa is not to be there in the first place.

Having gone down on the twisties while doing 60mph, I can atest that a motorcycle helmet is super tough and will save your melon. However, looking like power ranger might not be a good idea in a crowd.

I would agree, don't put yourself in a bad place is the best course of action.

[ASD1]

RIOT= go gray man. Blend in

HELMET = target