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Real Ballistic Protection.  4 lbs, 14.5 ounces!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should an officer have to choose between a lightweight riot shield and ballistic protection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGUERRACO RIOT-LITE™\u003c\/strong\u003e was created to eliminate that compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for \u003cstrong\u003ecrowd-control, riot-response and mobile law-enforcement operations\u003c\/strong\u003e, RIOT-LITE combines the speed and maneuverability officers expect from a lightweight riot shield with \u003cstrong\u003eLevel IIIA handgun-threat protection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it does it in an extraordinary package weighing \u003cstrong\u003e 4 pounds, 14.5 ounces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut unlike a conventional clear polycarbonate riot shield, \u003cstrong\u003eRIOT-LITE provides actual ballistic protection against tested handgun threats.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE RIOT SHIELD — REIMAGINED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional riot shields perform an important job. 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