Tactical PPE Add-Ons That Make a Big Difference
In high-risk tactical environments, primary PPE like helmets and face shields get most of the attention. But it’s often the smaller components that deliver the biggest gains in safety, comfort, and performance. These “add-ons” transform standard protective gear into mission-ready systems—giving end users greater adaptability. Laser & High Intensity Light Protection Laser threats are no […]
Polycarbonate: A Superior Material for High-Performance Face Shields
Selecting the right material for personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical to ensuring both safety and performance. At Paulson Manufacturing, we engineer advanced face shields and protective solutions designed to meet the rigorous requirements of industrial, tactical, and emergency-response applications. Among the materials available, polycarbonate consistently proves to be the most effective and versatile choice […]
Selecting the Right Paulson Face Shield for Combat Helmets
Selecting the correct face shield for ballistic combat helmets is a critical decision that affects operator safety, visibility, and overall mission performance. Decision-makers in defense, tactical, and law enforcement sectors must balance hazard level, compliance, comfort, durability, and cost-effectiveness when specifying PPE. Paulson Manufacturing’s tactical face shields for ballistic combat helmets are engineered to meet […]
Why Riot Body Shields Are Essential for Effective Crowd Control Operations
In today’s complex world of public safety, crowd control operations demand reliable tactical equipment that ensures both officer protection and effective engagement with the public. Among the most critical tools in a crowd control situation are transparent handheld body shields, which have become standard in professional law enforcement operations. Paulson has set the benchmark in […]
Ensuring Clear Visibility: The Crucial Role of PPE in a Riot Control Situation
In the dynamic and often perilous environment of riot control, maintaining clear visibility is of the utmost importance for law enforcement officers. The ability to see and accurately assess one’s surroundings directly impacts situational awareness, tactical decision-making, and officer safety. This blog post delves into the importance of clear visibility in riot control situations, the […]
What are Optically Correct Lenses?
Among the most critical pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE), face shields and protective eyewear stand out as crucial safeguards against a wide variety of industrial hazards. However, not all protective gear is created equal. Within the realm of eye and face protection, the concept of optical correctness plays a pivotal role in ensuring both […]
An Introduction to the NIJ 0104.02 Standard for Tactical Helmets & Face Shields
Law enforcement officers face all sorts of potential on-the-job hazards. The fact is, to keep the public safe, officers often put their own physical well-being at risk. In a riot or civil disturbance situation, any number of personal injuries can occur. It’s critical that officers in these situations have personal protective equipment (PPE) that offers […]
Why Laser Protection is Important for Crowd Control Situations
Tactical officers often encounter dangerous, high-impact situations as part of the lifesaving jobs they perform. Equipment constructed for tactical purposes must withstand the extreme environmental hazards of emergency medical operations, forced entries, victim extractions, and rescue operations. This is no different for riot control officers, who deal with any number of hazards during a riot […]
The Paulson Rundown: Riot Shields 101
When it comes to occupational hazards, some are more severe than others. For law enforcement officers, a riot situation is certainly one of the more severe hazards they face on the job, and it is imperative that they have proper PPE to protect themselves with. For riot control, this typically includes riot suits with light […]
What to Look For in an Optimal Riot PPE Provider
Choosing a provider for your tactical and riot gear, specifically your personal protective equipment (PPE) is an important decision with critical implications for safety and performance. At Paulson, we are an industry leader in designing and manufacturing face shields and related tactical gear products to protect first responders in hazardous situations including riots. We’ve achieved […]
