SHOT Show 2025: Team Wendy RIFLETECH Helmet

Team Wendy®, a global leader in helmet innovation for heroes on the front lines, is ready to wow SHOT Show 2025 attendees with the launch of its RIFLETECH™ helmet. This revolutionary helmet combines cutting-edge materials, breakthrough design and rigorous testing to create a new standard for high-velocity ballistic protection.

Building on decades of innovation and deep collaboration with military and law enforcement professionals, Team Wendy’s RIFLETECH™ helmet offers NIJ Level III protection, meaning it’s built to stop rifle rounds, including 7.62×39 MSC, 7.62x51mm FMJ, and 5.56 M193 BT—all at muzzle velocities. For all its advanced capabilities, the RIFLETECH™ stays impressively light, delivering the perfect mix of protection and comfort to keep wearers going through demanding missions.

“This is more than just another ballistic helmet—it’s the result of years of research, testing and a relentless drive to meet the real-world needs of operators in the field. The RIFLETECH™ is the perfect example of what Team Wendy is here to do: Deliver innovation, ensure durability and focus on user safety and performance.

Whether you’re responding to high-risk situations as part of a tactical unit or patrolling in unpredictable terrain, the RIFLETECH™ helmet is designed to be a game-changer. It’s light enough to support agility, tough enough to handle the threats and comfortable enough for all-day wear.”

Daron Shank, Helmet Product Category Director for Team Wendy

Designed for the Mission, Built for the Future

The RIFLETECH™ isn’t just about protection—it’s about versatility. With Team Wendy Ceradyne’s signature no-through-hole technology, the helmet maintains its full ballistic integrity even when outfitted with mission-critical accessories like night vision mounts, communication devices and modular rail attachments. Its advanced maximum airflow suspension system ensures comfort, stability and wearability in the most demanding environments, allowing operators to stay focused on the task at hand.

Every Team Wendy product undergoes meticulous research and testing, and the RIFLETECH™ helmet is no different, built to surpass military and law enforcement standards.

Key Features of the RIFLETECH™ Helmet:

  • Elite Round Threat Protection (RTP): NIJ Level III design shields against 7.62×39 MSC, 7.62x51mm FMJ and 5.56 M193 BT rounds at muzzle velocities.
  • No-Through-Hole Technology: Enhances ballistic strength by avoiding shell perforations.
  • Performance Optimized: Lightweight construction achieves the best protection-to-weight ratio.
  • Best-in-Class Balance: Lightweight design ensures protection without sacrificing agility.

Source: Team Wendy news release

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