Ballistic Shields from Hardcore Defense and Caliber Armor
Ballistic Shields by Hardcore Defense
We offer a line of Hardcore Defense pistol-rated and rifle-rated ballistic shields with an amazing 20-year warranty against excessive wear and tear or material failure.
Hardcore Defense shields provide larger innovative ballistic shields specifically designed to face modern-day threats and have a longer shelf life.
Hardcore Defense shields are designed to provide the maximum feasible coverage while remaining compact and maneuverable enough for easy indoor use. For example, the Alpha Shield™ is 15” wide x 25” long, and covers the user from the lower face to the waist. Larger shields are also available for operators looking for increased coverage. None of the shields have windows, which some consider a liability in most circumstances. A trained officer with a sidearm can spot and eliminate a threat in seconds – unless the officer is trying to reach around a shield and sight through a window, in which case, bullets may be flying in both directions for considerably longer,
greatly increasing the risk to the officers and bystanders.
Durable: Hardcore shields utilize a premium ballistic steel core with a protective powder coating for added corrosion resistance.
Long Shelf Life: Unlike shields made from Kevlar® or Dyneema®, properly coated metals do not deteriorate over time and will continue to provide reliable protection for decades.
Easy Storage: Hardcore shield panels are flat and store easily because the material is strong enough to provide complete rigidity without needing to add curvature. The protective coating provides the added corrosion protection for storage in hot, humid climates.
Hardcore Delta Shields Extreme Test
Delta series shields are normally Rhino coated for weather protection, spall and bullet resistance but in this case the shield was powder coated to better witness the shots. The shield was hit at 76 points with a total of 100 shots. Shots were fired at critical areas multiple times including bolt heads to make the shield fail.
There was zero failure.
Caliber / bullet weight / type
- .223 .55 grain FMJ
- 5.56X .45 .62 grain Green Tip penetrator
- 7.62X.39 123 grain FMJ
- .44 Magnum 240 grain LSWC fired from carbine
Pistol and rifle shields and accessories
Hardcore Defense Alpha Shield (pistol 15x25")
Alpha Shield™ with Powder Coating or Rhinolining
The Alpha Shield™ is Hardcore Defense's workhorse ballistic shield, designed for both law enforcement and civilian users looking for an exceptionally tough ballistic shield at a great price. Whether stored in the back of your patrol car, at home, or in the office or classroom, rest assured that the Alpha Shield™ will be there to protect you or your loved ones when needed. Optional Rhinolining provides superior scratch and ding resistance and improved spall protection.
Specifications and Features:
- 15"x 25", 14 lbs. with powder coating or 15 lbs with heavy-duty Rhinolining
- NIJ Level IIIA
- 9 mm 124 grain full metal jacket at 1400 fps
- .44 Magnum 240 grain LSWC at 1400 fps
- Also stops lesser threat rounds including .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP.
- Proprietary military-grade ballistic steel provides unrivaled edge hit and multi-hit performance.
- Grade 9 bolts can withstand full power strikes directly on the handle bolts.
- Cutouts on both sides up top for ambidextrous use
- No shelf-life limitations. No storage limitations.
- Free text imprint for law enforcement with verified credentials.
- Made in USA
- 20-year warranty against excessive wear and tear or material failure
- FREE SHIPPING within the continental USA. We cannot ship to any P.O. boxes.
The Alpha Shield was designed from the start to stop handgun cartridges only. It generally stops big, blunt, and lower velocity projectiles well. High velocity center fire rifle cartridges like those used in assault and hunting rifles WILL PENETRATE the shield. For protection against rifle threats, please consider the Delta Shield or Bravo Shield.
Hardcore Alpha Prime Shield (pistol 17x34")
Hardcore Defense Alpha Prime with Powder Coating or Heavy-duty Rhinolining. The Alpha Prime™ is a larger version of Hardcore Defense's workhorse Alpha Shield.
Specifications and Features:
- 17" x 34", 22 lbs. with powder coating $499, or 24 lbs with heavy-duty Rhinolining $599
- NIJ Level IIIA
- 9 mm 124 grain full metal jacket at 1400 fps
- .44 Magnum 240 grain LSWC at 1400 fps
- Also stops lesser threat rounds including .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP.
- Proprietary military-grade ballistic steel provides unrivaled edge hit and multi-hit performance.
- Grade 9 bolts can withstand full power strikes directly on the handle bolts.
- Cutouts on both sides up top for ambidextrous use
- No shelf-life limitations. No storage limitations.
- Free text imprint for law enforcement with verified credentials.
- Made in USA
- 20-year warranty against excessive wear and tear or material failure
- FREE SHIPPING within the continental USA. We cannot ship to any P.O. boxes.
Hardcore Delta Pro™ (rifle 16x30")
The Delta Pro™ includes an arm strap and anchor ring for a sling.
Features & Specifications:
- 16" x 30", 24 pounds
- NIJ Special Type*:
- 5.56x45 mm 55 grain M193 full metal jacket at 3100 fps
- 5.56x45 mm 62 grain M855 green tip penetrator at 3100 fps
- 7.62x39 mm 123 grain PS full metal jacket at 2400 fps
- Ballistic steel coated for corrosion resistance
- Cushioned handle and forearm pad for comfort and impact energy absorption
- Arm strap for increased control
- Anchor ring for a sling
- Dual upper cutouts for ambidextrous use
- No shelf life or storage restrictions
- Shown in photos with optional light sold separately.
- FREE imprint of POLICE or SHERIFF, etc. with verified credentials.
- Made in USA
20-year warranty against excessive wear and tear or material failure.
New & Improved - Hardcore Delta Special™ (rifle, 15x25")
From a law enforcement perspective, we looked at the Delta Shield and made some suggestions to improve the effectiveness and handling. Hardcore Defense responded with the new and improved Delta Special ballistic shield. Effective March 2024, the Delta Shield has been replaced by the Delta Special.
The Delta Special™ adds an arm strap for increased control, and also shifts the handle 2" lower in order to increase head and shoulder protection when the shield is held in a resting position.
Features & Specifications:
- NIJ Special Type*:
- 5.56x45 mm 55 grain M193 full metal jacket at 3100 fps
- 5.56x45 mm 62 grain M855 green tip penetrator at 3100 fps
- 7.62x39 mm 123 grain PS full metal jacket at 2400 fps
- Ballistic steel, Rhinoliner® coated for corrosion resistance
- Cushioned handle and forearm pad for comfort and impact energy absorption
- Arm strap for increased control
- Dual upper cutouts for ambidextrous use
- No shelf life or storage restrictions
- 15" x 25", 19 lbs.
- 20-year warranty against excessive wear and tear or material failure
Optional Weapon Support Bracket
The weapon support bracket is easily installed by the user on the left or right side of any Hardcore Defense ballistic shield - except the Delta Reflex shield..
Delta Reflex™ (rifle, 8x17")
The Delta Reflex™ is Hardcore Defense's response to requests by numerous law enforcement personnel for a smaller shield that can be easily stored and rapidly readied when the situation arises. While intended primarily to allow the officer to deflect blade and bludgeoning attacks, the rifle-rated Delta Reflex™ also provides ballistic defense with a protection area approximately 50% greater than a typical 10x12 hard armor torso plate.
Features & Specifications:
- NIJ Special Type*:
- 5.56x45 mm 55 grain M193 full metal jacket at 3100 fps
- 5.56x45 mm 62 grain M855 green tip penetrator at 3100 fps
- 7.62x39 mm 123 grain PS full metal jacket at 2400 fps
- Delta Reflex 8" x 17", 7 lbs
- Ballistic steel, Rhinoliner® coated for corrosion resistance
- Cushioned handle provides a comfortable secure grip
- Full length forearm pad for impact energy absorption
- Arm strap for increased shield control and retention
- Premium ballistic steel - no shelf life or storage restrictions
- MADE IN USA
Fox Fury Shield Light
Taker B30 Ballistic Shield Light
The FoxFury Taker B30 is a retrofittable, front-mounted 600 lumen LED light for ballistic shields. This strobe-capable shield light provides tactical officers with panoramic lighting and immediate situation assessment to see and respond faster.
The Taker B30 is our lowest profile aftermarket shield light. It is equipped with a single pressure switch that activates the light and changes modes. This light has dual settings: On/Off and Tactical (3 modes: Momentary, Continuous On, and disorienting Turbo-Strobe™). It comes with a Kill Switch feature, which allows the operator to lock out the light from unintentional activation. The Taker B30 mounts to the front of ballistic shields via industrial strength reclosable fasteners (Velcro®), which means no drilling into the shield and no compromising shield ballistics.
The lightweight B30 utilizes CREE LED technology and is powered by CR123 batteries. The ultra-durable B30 is waterproof, flame resistant, and designed for use in anti-riot situations along with dynamic and deliberate entries by SWAT, military special operations, and law enforcement around the globe.
Visit our online store for details about the foxFury B10, B30, B50 and B52 shield lights.