What are ballistic blankets used for?
Ballistic blankets provide rapid, flexible protection against ballistic threats and explosive fragmentation in high-risk environments. They are used to shield personnel, vehicles, doorways, windows, and critical areas when rigid armor systems are not practical.
Who uses ballistic blankets?
Ballistic blankets are commonly used by EOD teams, bomb squads, SWAT units, law enforcement agencies, and military forces during explosive-threat mitigation and tactical operations.
Do ballistic blankets stop explosions?
Ballistic blankets are designed to mitigate ballistic impact and contain fragmentation, not to neutralize explosive devices. Proper deployment helps reduce secondary injury from shrapnel and debris during explosive incidents.
What threat levels do ballistic blankets provide?
Most ballistic blankets are engineered to defeat common handgun threats and reduce fragmentation hazards, typically aligning with NIJ Level IIIA performance expectations. Protection level varies by design and intended use.
Can ballistic blankets stop rifle rounds?
Standard ballistic blankets are not intended to defeat rifle threats. Rifle protection requires hard armor or layered ballistic systems used in conjunction with blankets.
How are ballistic blankets deployed?
Ballistic blankets can be draped, suspended, wrapped around hazards, or mounted on support frames to create temporary protective barriers in dynamic operational environments.
Are ballistic blankets used by SWAT teams?
Yes. SWAT units routinely deploy ballistic blankets during high-risk warrant service, barricaded suspect operations, and explosive threat mitigation where fast, adaptable protection is required.
Are ballistic blankets reusable after use?
If a ballistic blanket has been exposed to ballistic impact or blast effects, it should be removed from service and evaluated before reuse. Damage may not always be visible after an incident.
Are custom ballistic blanket configurations available?
EOD Gear offers ballistic blankets in multiple sizes and configurations to support mission-specific requirements across EOD, SWAT, bomb squad, and military operations.
How do I purchase ballistic blankets from EOD Gear?
Ballistic blankets are available through EOD Gear, a GSA Contract holder, supporting individual units, agencies, and government procurement. Use the Add to Quote button on each product page or Request a Quote for pricing and availability.