Why the Home Defense Kit? Prepare for any home emergency with the Home Defense Kit, combining our Level IIIA Home Shield with one, two, or three Bleed Control Kits. This bundle provides essential protection against common home threats and critical first aid response, ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Home Shield: Our Level IIIA Home Shield redefines home security, offering robust protection against handgun and shotgun threats. Lightweight yet durable, it is perfect for any age, and features ergonomic handles for easy maneuverability. Not only that, but it can be discreetly stored around your home, ensuring protection is always within reach. Bleed Control Kits: Complement your home defense strategy with our Bleed Control Kits. Available with standard or Celox™ clotting gauze, these kits are designed to manage severe bleeding, providing crucial time until emergency services arrive. Compact and comprehensive, they are essential for any home safety plan. It includes an intuitive zip-tie tourniquet, ensuring no matter what age or level of medical training, anyone can help stop severe bleeding. *Please note: As a medical product, once opened, bleed kits are no longer eligible for return Features/Specs Home Shield: Weight: 3.8lbs Thickness: 5mm - thinner than an iPhone 15"x18" Constructed of domestically sourced polyethylene Versatile handles - one adjustable strap for universal fit and comfort and one duty-rated handle for a secure grip Waterproof, protective polyurea coating Trimmed, angled corners allow for supported manipulation of a defensive handgun Industry-leading design Bleed Control Kit: 1 XFORCE Tourniquet 1 Compressed Gauze (in the standard kit, Celox™ clotting gauze in the upgraded kit) 1 Compression bandage 1 Pair of Nitrile Gloves 1 Emergency blanket Scissors Easy to follow bleed control instruction card Rating & Testing NIJ STANDARD TESTED ROUNDS Round Velocity (ft/s) 9mm FMJ RN ~1,470 ft/s .44 Magnum SJHP ~1,430 ft/s In addition to stopping penetration, the armor must limit backface deformation to 44mm to reduce blunt force trauma. To learn more about the NIJ body armor standards, read our Understanding Body Armor Ratings article. OFFICIAL TEST REPORT Want to see the full test report? Download the test document below: *Note: In the penetration column, "P" stands for partial penetration, meaning the bullet was captured by the armor and did not fully pass through. This is a successful result. A failure would be marked as "C" or "CP" for complete penetration, indicating the bullet fully passed through the armor. Ballistic Test Results for the Level IIIA Home Shield Shipping Quick fulfillment! All in stock orders leave our facility within 1-3 Business Days No international shipping at this time We are unable to ship to Connecticut & New York due to shipping restrictions Easy returns and exchange policy FAQ Is body armor legal? Body armor is legal to own in all 50 states (but we can not ship it to the state of Connecticut or New York). What options do I have for protection outside the home? For a collection of gear to protect yourself in emergency and active shooter situations in public, view our A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Recommended Body Armor collection. Law Enforcement / First Responder / Military discount available Please see TERMS & CONDITIONS for additional details regarding lead time, shipping, warranty & return policy.
