Posted on January 26, 2018
Ron LaPedis at PoliceOne.com gives a shout out to Point Blank Enterprises’ recognition of officers saved by body armor at the 2018 SHOT Shot in Las Vegas. In these cases the vests that saved the officers used ballistic panels made from Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology by DSM ... Read more
Posted on January 18, 2018
At SHOT Show 2018 in Las Vegas, DSM and Point Blank Enterprises will celebrate the success of Point Blank’s Alpha Elite™ ballistics vests – the fastest-adopted soft body armor products in the past decade, with more than one-quarter of 1 million officers protected with Alpha Elite™ since the vests’ 2014 launch – by recognizing seven law enforcement officers saved during 2017 line-of-duty shootings when their Alpha Elite™ vests stopped the threats faced.
During the ceremony, scheduled for Tues., Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. at the Point Blank booth (#11366), the seven ... read more
Posted on January 16, 2018
Point Blank Enterprises (“PBE”), the worldwide leader in the production of body armor and related protective solutions, will be demonstrating its newest innovations in tactical and concealable ballistic packages, advanced carrier designs, apparel, outerwear, holsters and duty gear, along with state-of-the art surveillance systems at the 2018 ... read more
Protective Apparel & Uniforms, formerly Short Bark Industries, will continue the legacy of being the “made-in-America” supplier and manufacturer of high performance tactical and strategic gear and uniforms to key branches of the U.S. military
Posted on October 24, 2017
JLL PB Holding LLC, the parent company of Point Blank Enterprises (“Point Blank”), the worldwide leader in the production of soft and hard body armor and related protective solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Short Bark Industries, a certified Berry Amendment compliant manufacturer of tactical and strategic gear and uniforms for various ... read more
Posted on October 23, 2017
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc., a privately held business headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, announced today that a lawsuit had been filed against it, by attorneys representing two police associations and three officers who are members of one of the associations, in a putative class action case alleging that shoulder straps of self-suspending ballistic system vests wear out over time with use.
Point Blank noted that with millions of vests sold, no officer has been injured as a result of ... read more
Posted on September 7, 2017
The word is getting out about the Special Ops Bunker Collapsible Bunker (SOB). Police Magazine is the latest publication to consider the SOB worthy of its pages. The article highlights some history behind the company and the product, some product specs, and reasons why the SOB is so needed during threatening situations ... read more
Expands global capabilities to offer complete systems for protective solutions including, body armor, hard armor plates, shields, helmets, and bomb suits worldwide.
Posted on August 28, 2017
Point Blank Enterprises (“Point Blank” or “PBE”), the worldwide leader in the production of soft body armor and related protective solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of United Shield International Limited (USIL), a ballistic armor manufacturer located in Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Commenting on the USIL acquisition, Daniel Gaston, Chief Executive Officer of Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. stated, “The acquisition of USIL further strengthens our product and technology portfolio in personnel body armor protection, while adding new capabilities in the areas of manufacturing hard armor products, helmets, plates, shields, and EOD suits. Our businesses have complementary assets and will offer advanced products to the military and law enforcement agencies of countries around the world which support global security. We are delighted to bring United Shield International Limited into our organization and look forward to working with its team ... read more
Posted on August 21, 2017
Point Blank’s ARCH Riot Helmet has been feature in Police Magazine’s August issue. The issue focuses on Swat and Technology, and the section covering the latest in headwear for 2017 selected the ARCH as the best representation of the modern riot helmet ... read more
Posted on August 7, 2017
Representatives from Point Blank Enterprises and Special Ops Bunker have agreed to an exclusive global marketing agreement to offer Special Ops Bunker products through the Point Blank Enterprises global network.
Point Blank Enterprises is currently the premier source of body armor and personal protection systems in the world, with 44 years of experience providing innovative personal protection products ... read more
Posted on July 24, 2017
Thanks to a donation by Point Blank Body Armor and Warrior Kit, Pueblo police now have 101 armored vests. Every patrol officer will receive one. Randy Wills was a Pueblo police officer for 12 years. He helped coordinate the donations and knows first hand how dangerous the job can be... read more
Posted on July 18, 2017
When a seemingly routine traffic stop escalated to an officer being shot at situation, then-Sgt. Paul Kotter of the Utah Highway Patrol was sure glad that he was wearing his body armor. He was working a low-risk detail that day and contemplated not wearing his vest, but ultimately decided to wear it because ... read more
Posted on July 11, 2017
Cmdr. Thor Eells (ret.) has been selected to be the new Executive Director of the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). Eells has more than 30 years of experience with the Colorado Springs Police Department as an operator, team commander and division commander which will now be used for read more …
Posted on June 21, 2017
Point Blank Enterprises (“Point Blank” or “PBE”), the worldwide leader in the production of soft body armor and related protective solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Archibald as its new President of “The Protective Group” or “TPG”.
Mike is a transformational, high-impact leader experienced with both Fortune 100 corporations and mid-sized privately held industrial companies. Mr. Archibald brings a unique background and expertise in industrial operations and lean manufacturing combined with extensive strategic marketing and commercial sales experience ... read more
Posted on May 30, 2017
Point Blank Enterprises (“PBE”), the worldwide leader in the production of soft body armor and related protective solutions announced an exclusive new program for Reserve and Auxiliary law enforcement officers across the country. This new program allows for direct purchase of Point Blank Body Armor's body armor systems at discounted prices.
Reserve Officers and Auxiliary Officers will have an opportunity to purchase the Point Blank Body Armor brand of concealable body armor with a variety of ballistic systems including select NIJ .06 Level IIA, II, and IIIA models. These body armor systems meet Point Blank’s stringent quality ... read more
Posted on May 25, 2017
Yesterday, Point Blank honored Deputy Abdullah Bholat for his bravery and dedication in serving his community in Paris, Kentucky. Mike Lafferty, Manufacturer's representative along with representatives from RJ Wagner presented Officer Bholat with the Point Blank National SAVES Recognition Award. We are proud to have had the opportunity to show our appreciation for ... read more
Posted on May 25, 2017
These days our country’s medical responders are increasingly called into the line of fire, where active shooter situations are placing them in ever greater danger. DSM Dyneema launched the nationwide campaign Monday at the start of National EMS week by bringing first responders from throughout the region to its North American manufacturing facility to learn about Dyneema fiber products they could benefit responders in the event of active shooter incidents and other ... read more
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