The Fearless Movement

Protests and violent demonstrations are widely accepted as ways of expressing political, social, and racial dissatisfaction in many societies. Occasionally, riots break out, and law enforcement must take steps to ensure that order is maintained. They must also take steps to protect themselves against difficult citizens. So, riot shields are necessary to protect them against nonlethal threats and objects thrown at them.

They are designed specifically to cover people of average build. It is long enough to over good covering for the head to the knees of the carrier. It is true, however, that there are other smaller models that don’t offer as much coverage. The purpose of these shields is primarily the control of riots or protests. As a result, they are designed to protect the carrier against melee attacks, knife attacks, thrown projectiles, and non-lethal attacks from weapons such as water cannons and rubber bullets.

The major benefit of riot shields is that they allow the carrier to see clearly. The polycarbonate used in riot shield construction is transparent. In this way, whoever is holding the shield can see incoming objects and other types of attacks. However, there are riot shields that are produced from different kinds of improvised materials, such as wood, scrap metal, or plastic barrels. At present, police forces all over the world use riot shields to control riots and mobs in a variety of countries.

In addition to using the shields themselves, opposing forces can be pushed back with them. Consequently, these riot shields do not offer the same ballistic protection as ballistic shields. You cannot receive ballistic protection from bullets or any other type of ballistic threat. Ballistic shields are the best option for situations in which heavy armed resistance is required.

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Ballistic vests do not stop or reduce penetration to the body resulting from firearms and explosive projectiles. In general, they absorb impact and limit or stop penetration to the torso from weapons and explosives.

Wearers can choose between a soft-shell or a hard-shell vest. Soft as worn by police officers, security guards and some private citizens. Correctional officers and police can also wear vests designed to contain stabbings.  Bullet proof vests usually come as hard armor, which is worn by Hostage Rescue Teams, and special mission units who wear them with soft armor or alone. A protective vest is designed to prevent rifle ammo or fragments of explosions

 Common bullet proof vests for Marines.

• Interceptor Multi-Threat Body Armor System (IBA)

During the 2000s, this bullet-resistant vest was used by the United States Armed Forces, and it was limited in use in late 2010. The IBA system was designed to replace the older Protective Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT) body armor system, designed in the late 1970s and introduced in the early 1980s.

A comprehensive IBA system consists of three core components: the outer tactical vest (OTV), which can be worn with a throat protector, groin protector, and biceps protector. It is possible to remove the latter three auxiliary protectors from the main vest, which can still be worn by itself.

• The Modular Tactical Vest (MTV or MoTaV)

      The American Marine Corps adopted this ballistic vest in 2006. MTV is designed as a solution to shortcomings in the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) and was selected by the Marine Corps following a rigorous proposal and examination process.

• The Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH)

As of mid-2000, this is the current combat helmet being used by the United States Army. This technology was developed by the US Army Soldier Systems Center, formerly OSS. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command and the Army Special Operations Command. Army Research Laboratory. ACH is short for Advanced Communications Helmet.

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 Tactical boots are designed for operations performed by law enforcement professionals‚ military and public safety workers. These shoes are heavy-duty shoes and are usually made to perform under tough circumstances while keeping the wearer comfortable and agile. They offer protection from sand‚ water, mud and other hazards. Tactical boot is also classified a police gear.

Features of a tactical boot.

 These are some of the features that make a boot tactical:

Sturdy uppers.

 A tactical boot with sturdy uppers provides extra stability around the ankles and helps protect from sharp objects and protrusions

Breathability.

   A tactical boot must be breathable and should be able to promote airflow to keep the user cool and comfortable‚ even when performing rigorous exercise.

Lightweight.

   A lightweight boot doesn’t hinder movement. A tactical boot should not hold you back when you need to move quickly.

Quiet soles.

   Good tactical boots must have quiet soles that don’t squeak and can keep the user safe and undiscovered when noise matters.

Flexibility.

    A good tactical boot must be firm and flexible. The flexible sole can handle rough terrain‚ and should have ankle supports that allows maximum range of movement.

Reliability.

   Good tactical boots should have tough laces‚ zippers that don’t catch and sturdy stitching that won’t inconvenient the user.

Slip resistance.

   Slip–resistant tactical boots give you the grip you need to maintain a good grip and footing on ice‚ grease‚ or liquids.

      Tactical boots like other police gear must be as ergonomic as possible most especially because it is most likely going to be worn for long hours.

PARTS OF A TACTICAL BOOT

• An upper that covers the toes‚ the top and sides of the foot‚ and the back of the heel.
• A toecap to protect your toes‚ which can be made of hard plastic or steel.
• An optional toe rand that wraps over the exterior of the boot’s toe for added protection
• An insole that supports the bottom of the foot.
• An outsole‚ which is the part of the boot that makes contact with the ground.
• Tactical boots have rubber soles that provide extra traction and flexibility.

 Other parts are; a tongue, a reinforced collar and the eyelets.

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