It is not a return to the past, but a response to real situations in which incidents are taking place today - often quickly, unpredictably and without preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Passive vs. active protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The ballistic vest is passive protection<\/strong> - protects only the fixed centre of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ballistic shield is active protection<\/strong> - protects the body and hands and allows you to control what is covered and where the threat comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49 The vest protects the body. Coverage in a real situation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The vest primarily covers the torso and its effectiveness is highest when hit in a perpendicular direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The shield, on the other hand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n An attacker thus seeks a significantly smaller vulnerable area against a shield than against a person protected by a vest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Immediate usability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a crisis situation, seconds make the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The vest must be put on in advance. This makes it an essential element of protection in real operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Variability and tactics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The shield can be actively tilted and adapted to the situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The vest allows no such thing - its protection is fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resistance and behaviour in case of intervention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Composite vests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steel ballistic shield:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tactical advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a clash, the shield holder has a major advantage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The result is a significant asymmetry in favour of the protected person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other types of threats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The shield also provides protection outside of shooting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The vest is limited in these scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use in a civilian environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A major benefit of the shield is shown by civilians and institutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In these situations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The shield, on the other hand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n At close range, it also acts as an effective barrier against knife or physical attack. \ud83d\udc49 Key advantage: Where the vest has an advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The ballistic vest still has its place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not a replacement, but an alternative for the police and a supplement for the army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The ballistic shield represents the return of a simple principle - to separate people from the threat with a physical barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a modern context, it offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In security training, it can also be used to actively defend and displace an attacker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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