**Armor Express sources hard armor items from a number of manufacturers. These commercial products vary in size, shape, and weight and may change without notice. Please verify these details if needed prior to actual purchase.** The R1 is the new standard in lightweight, rifle-rated Level III ballistic shields. Utilizing hybrid ballistic technology which minimizes weight while increasing protection, the operators now have rifle protection at their fingertips. The R1 comes in two sizes to fit the needs of today’s operators. Whether deploying from a squad car, armored vehicle, or raid van, the R1 is your go-to, mobile rifle-threat protection for highly volatile situations. The shape of the R1 gives the user a lightweight, ambidextrous, covered platform allowing for the use of either a handgun or long gun. The reduced weight of the R1 enables operators to engage threats and obstacles with less fatigue and greater success. Features: Black Polyurea Spray Coating Hybrid Composite Ballistic Construction Ambidextrous Straight Bar Handle High Strength Forearm Strap Closed cell Ambidextrous Foam Forearm Pad NIJ 0108.01 Rated III Options/Compatible Accessories: Retro Single Switch Fox Fury 600 Lumen LED Light System with Strobe – 1.1 lbs Removable Agency ID Placard Carry Bag Ballistic Rounds Tested: 7.62 x51mm 149gr. M80 FMJ - 0108.01 7.62x39, 123gr. / PS Ball Mild Steel Core 5.56x45, 55gr. M193 Ball 5.56x45, 62gr. Federal Tactical Bonded Size / Weight: 16x22 / 11 lbs / No viewport 18x24 / 14lbs / No viewport 20x30 / 19 lbs / No viewport *All weights are approximate RELATED PRODUCTS R1+ LEVEL III+ BALLISTIC SHIELD $11,906.90 SHOP NOW ELZETTA STROBE FUNCTION FOR ELZETTA LIGHT ONLY (*ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH LIGHTHAWK AND BLUERIDGE ARMOR BALLISTIC SHIELDS) SHEST $100.23 SHOP NOW CORBOND LARGE FORMAT - ID/SCREENING FOR SHIELD (I.E. POLICE, SHERIFF, ETC) - BLACK, WHITE, OR YELLOW (*ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH LEVEL IIIA LIGHTHAWK AND BLUERIDGE ARMOR BALLISTIC SHIELDS)
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Used by (Armor Express)
- US Department of Homeland Security — CBPfederal · last 3/12/2024$18.5M
- US Department of Justice — FBIfederal · last 11/5/2023$9.2M
- New York State Policestate · NY · last 9/14/2023$5.8M
- California Department of Correctionsstate · CA · last 6/21/2024$4.1M
Sourced from USAspending.gov / FPDS and public procurement records. Mapping is by manufacturer; direct SKU attribution arrives as FPDS description parsing improves.
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Pricing
- MSRP
- $11,907
Federal contract activity (3y)
- Total spend
- $21,786,594
- Contracts
- 52
- Distinct agencies
- 9
| Top agency | Contracts | Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 4 | $16,362,370 |
| Department of Homeland Security | 20 | $2,466,728 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 1 | $1,104,237 |
| Department of Justice | 19 | $1,103,461 |
| Department of the Interior | 4 | $311,998 |
Aggregated from HigherGov + USASpending.gov. Manufacturer-grain (line-item attribution to specific products isn’t available from federal sources). Latest award: Apr 23, 2026.
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