RIOT-LITE™ ULTRALIGHT LEVEL IIIA BALLISTIC SHIELD

Riot-Shield Mobility. Real Ballistic Protection.  4 lbs, 14.5 ounces!

Why should an officer have to choose between a lightweight riot shield and ballistic protection?

The GUERRACO RIOT-LITE™ was created to eliminate that compromise.

Designed specifically for crowd-control, riot-response and mobile law-enforcement operations, RIOT-LITE combines the speed and maneuverability officers expect from a lightweight riot shield with Level IIIA handgun-threat protection.

And it does it in an extraordinary package weighing  4 pounds, 14.5 ounces.

An officer can run with it. Move through a crowd with it. Carry it during an extended deployment. Quickly reposition it. Get in and out of a vehicle with it.

But unlike a conventional clear polycarbonate riot shield, RIOT-LITE provides actual ballistic protection against tested handgun threats.

THE RIOT SHIELD — REIMAGINED.

Traditional riot shields perform an important job. They create a physical barrier between officers and thrown objects, strikes, bodily fluids and other hazards encountered during crowd-control operations.

But what happens when the threat changes?

What happens when an officer facing a crowd suddenly encounters a handgun?

That question drove the development of RIOT-LITE.

GUERRACO took the mobility concept of a traditional riot shield and combined it with advanced lightweight ballistic materials to create something fundamentally different:

A shield light enough for crowd control — with ballistic protection built in.

UNDER 5 POUNDS. THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING.

Weight matters during a five-minute deployment.

It matters considerably more after an hour.

RIOT-LITE was engineered for situations in which an officer may need to carry a shield for an extended period, move rapidly, maintain formation, reposition repeatedly or respond immediately when circumstances change.

Its ultralight construction can help provide:

Reduced Fatigue • Faster Movement • Greater Maneuverability • Improved Shield Control • Rapid Deployment • Extended Carry Capability

This isn't ballistic protection designed to sit in the back of a vehicle until a specialized team arrives.

It's protection light enough to go with the officer.

LEVEL IIIA BALLISTIC PROTECTION

RIOT-LITE provides handgun-threat protection against tested rounds including:

• .22 LR
• 9mm
• .357 Magnum
• .44 Magnum

The result is a remarkably lightweight protective platform that provides officers with something a conventional polycarbonate riot shield cannot:

A ballistic barrier between the officer and a handgun threat.

DESIGNED FOR CROWD-CONTROL MOBILITY

The distinctive shield geometry was developed to provide useful frontal coverage while preserving the freedom of movement essential to mobile operations.

Its contoured upper profile helps the operator maintain visibility around the shield, while the narrower central geometry facilitates maneuverability and shield positioning.

Rather than forcing an officer to manage a large, cumbersome panel, RIOT-LITE becomes a compact protective extension of the operator.

AN OPERATOR RETENTION SYSTEM — NOT JUST A HANDLE

Turn the shield around and the difference becomes apparent.

RIOT-LITE uses an adjustable multi-point arm retention system designed to secure the shield to the operator's forearm while providing multiple positioning options.

The operator can establish positive control of the shield without relying solely on grip strength — particularly important during extended deployments when fatigue becomes a factor.

The system also helps keep the shield closely coupled to the arm during rapid movement and changing positions.

Secure. Adjustable. Mobile.

BALLISTIC PROTECTION THAT CAN SUPPORT DE-ESCALATION

Not every confrontation should require an officer to immediately reach for another defensive tool.

A shield provides something different: protection and separation.

RIOT-LITE creates a physical barrier between an officer and an aggressive individual and can help protect against punches, strikes and bodily contact while allowing the officer to maintain distance.

Most importantly, it gives the officer another protective option while circumstances are being assessed.

Protection can create time.
Time can create options.
Options can support better outcomes.

BUILT FOR MORE THAN RIOTS

Although RIOT-LITE was conceived specifically for crowd-control operations, its combination of extremely low weight and handgun-threat protection makes it useful well beyond riot response.

Ideal applications include:

Crowd Control • Civil Disturbances • Protest Response • Patrol • School Security • Event Security • Vehicle Approaches • Building Searches • First Responders • Corrections • Government Facilities • Critical Infrastructure

At under five pounds, ballistic protection can be deployed in situations where carrying a traditional ballistic shield might otherwise be impractical.

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Protection: Level IIIA Handgun Threats
Weight:  4 lbs, 14.5 ounces*
Tested Threats: .22 LR • 9mm • .357 Magnum • .44 Magnum
Construction: Advanced Lightweight Ballistic Material
Operator Interface: Adjustable Multi-Point Arm Retention System
Profile: Contoured for Visibility, Coverage & Maneuverability
Primary Application: Riot / Crowd-Control & Mobile Law-Enforcement Operations
Warranty: 8 Years

WHEN A RIOT THREAT BECOMES A BALLISTIC THREAT, BE READY.

Officers shouldn't have to sacrifice mobility to gain meaningful protection.

And they shouldn't have to sacrifice ballistic protection simply because the mission requires a lightweight shield.

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RESTRICTED SALES

GUERRACO restricts the sale of rifle-rated ballistic shields to qualified public-safety professionals, members of the United States military, corporate/private security personnel, teaching and school-safety professionals, and other authorized purchasers. Appropriate documentation may be required.

Connecticut orders requiring restricted ballistic products must be shipped in accordance with applicable state law and GUERRACO sales requirements.

 

RIOT-LITE™

UNDER 5 LBS. • LEVEL IIIA • BUILT TO MOVE.

GUERRACO BALLISTICS
Crafted to Endure. Designed to Protect.