The Hardwire Emergency Response Shield® (ERS®) is designated by the Department of Homeland Security as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology. The Hardwire Emergency Response Shield ® is the Fire Extinguisher for Gunfire. This updated ballistic shield for schools and public facilities is designed to be easy to locate and at the ready in the event of an active shooter situation—providing critical, military-trusted protection when escape is not an option. Contact us for ballistic shields to meet Texas HB 33 at (410) 957-3669 or reach out via our Contact Page . ERS ® Steel Level 3+ protects against shotguns, handguns, and rifles including M855 "Green Tip" partial steel core ammunition. TRAINING & TUTORIALS | Please scroll down to our Features & Specs Tab as well as our Video Library Tab for in-depth video demonstrations, product details, and helpful articles. School ERS® Training Manual PDF > Public Facility ERS® Training Manual PDF >
Identifiers
- SKU
- 007-007-1450
- Certificate #
- —
- Certified
- —
- Product type
- School & Office
- Carrier / gender
- —
Used by (Hardwire LLC)
- US Department of Homeland Security — TSAfederal · last 2/12/2024$6.8M
- Maryland State Policestate · MD · last 6/28/2023$1.9M
Sourced from USAspending.gov / FPDS and public procurement records. Mapping is by manufacturer; direct SKU attribution arrives as FPDS description parsing improves.
Where to buy
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Physical + multi-hit specs
- Geometry
- torso
Size variants
| Size | Weight | Dimensions | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — |
Pricing
- MSRP
- $299
Federal contract activity (3y)
- Total spend
- $101,119,509
- Contracts
- 163
- Distinct agencies
- 6
| Top agency | Contracts | Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 44 | $92,880,757 |
| Department of Justice | 107 | $7,292,675 |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | 5 | $438,804 |
| FBI Headquarters | 3 | $395,100 |
| USMS Operations Support Branch | 2 | $67,405 |
Aggregated from HigherGov + USASpending.gov. Manufacturer-grain (line-item attribution to specific products isn’t available from federal sources). Latest award: Aug 31, 2026.
Spec sheet
View on Hardwire LLC siteSource verified Jun 1, 2026 · fields extracted Jun 1, 2026 · v1
Certifications
Cooperative contracts
No cooperative contract coverage on record for this manufacturer.