| Research.
Test. Evaluate. Improve. These four
steps are the backbone of our Research and Development
department. By the time you see the first generation
of a new product, we’ve been through dozens
of changes, transformations and modifications.
As a manufacturer who serves the law enforcement
and corrections community, it is critical to us
that the people who wear our gear trust that they
are getting the highest level of blunt trauma
protection with the comfort and mobility that
is necessary to successfully complete a mission
or training session.
- Provide
high-quality products at a competitive
price.
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Use the highest-quality materials.
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Remain committed to our long-held standards
in protection or exceed them.
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Test each product before we sell it.
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Our
product line continues to evolve by using feedback
and input from LE Trainers and Officers - from
impact protection and durability to the fit and
comfort of the gear. We also use 3rd party labs,
research facilities and scientists to test and
evaluate our gear.
| Testing
Methods include: |
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Blunt Impact Testing
- Impact
Material Testing
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Field Testing
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Tear Strength and Durability
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British Standards Testing
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R&D
Responds to Feedback
Feedback 1996: The Instructor suit
has too many “open areas” and
students always find them.
Result 1997: Redesigned
the Instructor suit to minimize gaps.
Feedback 1997: Excellent
trauma protection but the suit is too cumbersome
and bulky.
Result 1998: R&D adds
“trauma plates” and makes the
suit thinner, more mobile.
Feedback 1999: To enhance
the reality and scope of training sessions,
there needs to be one suit to integrate
all levels of defensive tactics training
including lethal force.
Result 2001: The
Weapons Defense Suit – for use
with Simunition® FX® marking cartridges.
Feedback 1999: It would
be nice to have the same level of quality
and protection for duty gear that RedMan
Training Gear provides.
Result 2001: Introduction
of a new line of gear – Disturbance
Resolution Suits, under the name First Line
Response Systems.
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