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DEL MAR, Calif., Nov 10, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Colonel Jeffrey Powers USMC (ret), CEO of Homeland Security Group International (Pink Sheets:HMSG) announced today that the company along with joint venture partner Recon Mountaineer, has reached a milestone of delivering over 11,000 Combat Trauma Bags to Marine Corps units operating in Iraq and Afghanistan. Units returning from Iraq and Afghanistan immediately reorder the CTB upon returning. Commanders, Navy Corpsmen and Marine combat-aidsmen rave about the bag's toughness, durability, and versatility.
Comments a Marine Battalion Commander: "Battalion TF 3/5 was tasked with maintaining Main Supply Route security and patrolling the surrounding areas upon our arrival here in Sept 2004. Later we went into Fallujah and have been there since. We closely adhered to the 'Golden Hour' with regard to casualty-evacuation and it proved to be a life saver. We had vehicle evacuation platforms within minutes of any patrol throughout our operations. As a result the combat trauma bag was the most favored piece of kit for the Docs as it allowed them to carry a lighter load but with all that was required to 'plug them and pump them'. Anything extra was staged in the cas-evac platform ready for immediate application ... The CTB is a good piece of gear and it is the only thing Docs are carrying here. I highly recommend it."
Based upon the enthusiastic response to the combat trauma bags and requests from the field, HMSG and Recon Mountaineer are currently in the process of expanding our line by designing variations of the Combat Trauma Bag. Mack Mylnek, President of Recon Mountaineer, is designing a combat utility bag capable of carrying various other combat essentials. These designs will be tailored to facilitate both convoy operations and urban combat for Army and Marine units.
"We are currently in negotiations with several other companies in an effort to add to our line of products for use both home and abroad in the security sector," commented Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, CEO, Homeland Security Group International. "We intend to rapidly respond to the immediate needs of those currently in theater as well as those soon to deploy. HMSG has proven the ability to react to the customers' needs quickly with equipment and services. Our GSA schedule will streamline and expedite our response to an even greater level and provide exposure to the entire Department of Defense and other government agencies," stated Col Powers.
ABOUT THE COMBAT TRAUMA BAG
American made and battle tested, the Combat Trauma Bag (CTB) is Master Designed specifically to meet or exceed the demands and needs of first responder military field medical personnel. The CTB is manufactured in a brand of high quality, affordable and weatherproof 1000 denier Dupont Cordura material, yet designed for ease of wear and versatility of use. The CTB can be worn via a padded, "sling" style shoulder strap or waist belt system, as a standalone product or in conjunction with existing military rucksacks or other military outer wear.
FEATURES:
-- Ergonomically contoured.
-- Secure side-squeeze locking system for shoulder strap or waist belt.
-- Designed to attach to and complement existing military field products
-- Top and side zippered pockets with sliders for fast and easy access
-- Excellent American engineering.
-- Made with Cordura, an abrasion-resistant nylon material, engineered for durability, strength, lightness and easy care.
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Homeland Security Group International's Security Division Signs Additional Nationwide Contracts; Security Division Projects Monthly Revenues of $50,000.00
DEL MAR, Calif., Nov 15, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Homeland Security Group International (Pink Sheets:HMSG), announced today that its security division has signed six new annual contracts for northern California and seven other nationwide contracts for a total of thirteen new nationwide accounts. HMSG projects monthly revenues in excess of $50,000.00 from new accounts by end of year. Additionally, HMSG announced they will be providing security from California to Virginia for the December third nationwide grand-opening of Marianne and Ashley Stewart stores.
"Our security division is performing far better than we expected as evidenced by continual signing of new contracts across the US. Our guards are performing with military precision and we couldn't be prouder of how this division is performing," commented HMSG's Director of Security, Mark Wilson.
The company's physical security force has been operating under "Wilson Security" due to pre-existing licensing and insurance in the State of California. The company has requested a name change to: "Homeland Security Group International Private Security" from the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS). BSIS is the state regulatory body with authority over Private Patrol agencies.
The company has also announced that the San Francisco office will be managing six annual contracts for Nordstroms, T.J. Maxx, Good Guys, Comp USA, A.J. Wright, and Guess, Inc. stores in the Bay area.
HMSG entered into a national contract with NESCTC after completing security contracts for the company in San Diego, Bakersfield and San Francisco, California. "Our association with NESCTC has proved more beneficial than we could ever have expected. Since realizing our capabilities and potential, NESCTC has become a virtual sales force for HMSG by providing us with new contracts on a daily basis. HMSG has answered by providing the finest in professionally trained security personnel," said Wilson.
Personnel seeking employment as uniformed security guards should contact HMSG for interview appointments. Prospective employees can also send their resumes by fax or email for consideration.
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Homeland Security Group International, Inc. Ships Combat Trauma Bags To Camp Fallujah, Iraq; HMSG Expands Disaster Response Equipment Product Line And Adds Additional Variations of Combat Trauma Bag
DEL MAR, Calif., Nov 23, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Homeland Security Group International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HMSG) announced today that the company received a combat trauma bag order and is immediately shipping CTBs to Camp Fallujah, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The company also announced today that it is expanding its product line by developing several new prototypes of load bearing equipment for testing by Marine Expeditionary Forces.
"We are currently in contract negotiations with two separate companies that manufacture products designed for use in both military and domestic emergency situations. We hope to market these products to both Homeland Security and Disaster Response agencies and to the Private Security market as well," commented Colonel Jeffrey Powers, CEO, Homeland Security Group International. "We have already showcased our line of disaster response products to local emergency management agency officials and have received positive feedback."
The company's joint venture partner, Recon Mountaineer, is developing additional variations of the Combat Trauma Bag at the request of operational units to be used for carrying a variety of munitions.
ABOUT HOMELAND SECURITY GROUP INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
Homeland Security Group International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HMSG), is a technology-based corporation based in north county San Diego. HMSG's mission is the development and commercialization of technology focused on providing increased security for both civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Under the leadership of Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, USMC (Retired), HMSG has assembled a portfolio of technology and services through alliances with established defense-related companies and through internal development that is being brought to market in a cost-efficient and timely manner. The Company also has an alliance with Recon Mountaineer, LLC (an Oceanside, Calif.-based designer and manufacturer of military combat gear for the United States Armed Forces). The company has partnered with leading security firms to design and market surveillance systems for homeland defense security applications.
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Homeland Security Group International (HMSG) Announced Today a Strategic Alliance with Head Lites Corporation (HLC)
DEL MAR, Calif., Nov 30, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Homeland Security Group International (HMSG) announced today a strategic alliance with Head Lites Corporation (HLC) of St. Paul, MN to assist in the introduction and marketing of HLC's Enhanced Linear Mobile Optic Lighting systems (ELMO(R) brand). The portable, battery-powered, A-200 Series 200 foot flexible, "light-by-wire" or "ELMO-Lyte(R)," as it is referred to, has been designed for providing a safer, faster emergency ingress/egress or mass evacuation.
ELMO has already been highly accepted among the nation's top responder groups, and by Spring '06 will have placement in over 100 countries and a strong presence in our nation's capitol area.
The initial area of focus for HMSG will involve the Southern California Fire Service, EMS, security and responder markets that are highly sensitized to both natural disaster and homeland security preparedness. "HMSG has already introduced ELMO to U.S. Marine Corps operational units. ELMO's application on the battlefield as a control measure is enormous, to include marking minefields, assembly areas, and landing zones. The Marine Corps showed immediate interest," stated Col Powers.
"ELMO's applications in emergency situations domestically are numerous, to include: marking ingress/egress in buildings, fire rescue egress marking, incident site marking and control, emergency landing zone marking, and traffic control. The ability to lay a 'light-line' to follow or stay clear of can assist a mission requiring fewer personnel as well as increasing the speed of ingress or egress. And it's all about speed when it comes to response," continued Powers.
Gary Lesley, President and CEO of HLC, is both pleased and excited with the new relationship because of the vast network of influencers that HMSG and its President and CEO, Jeffrey Powers, Col USMC, Retired, brings to the table.
"Col Powers has remained fully engaged with his military associates and the passion he's shown for ELMO and what it can do for them has me excited about the results that will come from that combination," stated Lesley.
"We are only interested in 'class-of-one' type products that my team and I are willing to rest our reputations on," explained Col Powers. "And the ELMO-Lyte is clearly a game-changer."
"ELMO will help save lives and make tough jobs where lighting is a problem much easier," continued Powers.
About Head Lites Corporation
Head Lites Corporation (HLC), along with its ELMO-America and American Tactical divisions, is based in St. Paul, MN and has been serving the occupational safety markets with personal protective products since 1984. A 3M distributor for Scotchlite reflective materials, HLC is a capabilities-based organization specializing in the design and development of enhanced visibility, personal safety products, Force Pro(TM) brand vest systems and ELMO(TM) brand mobile lighting and delineation products. For more information about HLC, please visit www.headlites.com.
About Homeland Security Group International
Homeland Security Group International (Pink Sheets:HMSG) is a technology-based corporation based in north county San Diego. HST's mission is the development and commercialization of technology focused on providing increased security for both civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Under the leadership of Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, USMC (Retired), HMSG has assembled a portfolio of technology and services through alliances with established defense-related companies and through internal development that is being brought to market in a cost-efficient and timely manner. The Company also has an alliance with Recon Mountaineer, LLC, (an Oceanside, Calif.-based designer and manufacturer of military combat gear for the United States Armed Forces). The company has partnered with leading security firms to design and market surveillance systems for homeland defense security applications.
This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include risks and uncertainties that may cause the company's plans to change and are in no way intended to guarantee that the company will be successful in executing its plans. HMSG's common stock currently trades on the over-the-counter "Pink Sheets" under the symbol "HMSG." This press release in no way constitutes any recommendation regarding the securities of HMSG or its affiliates. Any person reading this press release is advised that this release should be considered in light of all facts and circumstances regarding the business and financial condition and prospects of HMSG, and no inference is made in this release contains all such information.
SOURCE: Homeland Security Group International
CONTACT: Homeland Security Group International Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, 858-436-2480 JPowers*hstinc.us www.HSTINC.us or PMR and Associates, LLC Patrick Rost, 858-350-0409 (Investor Relations) PMRandCo*aol.com
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Homeland Security Group International, Inc.'s Ballistics Division Schedules Test Firing of Revolutionary Bullet Proof Composite January 5th, 2006
DEL MAR, Calif., Jan 03, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, CEO of Homeland Security Group International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HMSG), announced today that the company's ballistic division will be testing a revolutionary new composite material beginning on Thursday, January 5th, 2005. HMSG will be test-firing two separate lightweight ballistic materials and will be utilizing varying caliber test rounds including NATO .45 caliber, 9mm, 5.56 and 7.62.
"Our goal here is to quantify test results on various thickness of material," commented Colonel Powers. "We have been working closely with our manufacturing partners to produce the lightest possible panels capable of stopping high velocity rounds."
HMSG expressed they are placing increased emphasis on the ballistics division in order to focus on lightweight armor in the coming year. "Beginning in the first week of 2006, we will be going full steam ahead with our testing phase and will continue testing to achieve NIJ Level III (Rifle) and Level IIIA for our material," added Powers.
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard establishes minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of personal body armor designed to protect the torso against gunfire. The standard is limited to ballistic resistance only and does not address resistance from knives or other sharply pointed objects. It reviews NIJ body armor classifications, details requirements (i.e., acceptance criteria, workmanship, armor backing material and so forth) and discusses test methods (i.e., velocity measurement equipment, wet conditioning, test preparation and so forth). Level IIIA armor is designed to protect against 9mm Full Metal Jacketed round nose bullets up to and including 44magnum hand gun rounds. Level III Rifle is designed to protect against high velocity rifle rounds up to and including 7.62mm Full Metal Jacketed bullets.
About Homeland Security Group International
Homeland Security Group International (Pink Sheets:HMSG) is a technology-based corporation based in north county San Diego. HMSG's mission is the development and commercialization of technology focused on providing increased security for both civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Under the leadership of Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, USMC (Retired), HMSG has assembled a portfolio of technology and services through alliances with established defense-related companies and through internal development that is being brought to market in a cost-efficient and timely manner. The Company also has an alliance with Recon Mountaineer, LLC (an Oceanside, Calif.-based designer and manufacturer of military combat gear for the United States Armed Forces). The company has partnered with leading security firms to design and market surveillance systems for homeland defense security applications.
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Homeland Security Group International, Inc.'s Ballistics Division Announces Positive Ballistic Test Results
DEL MAR, CA, Jan 06, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, CEO of Homeland Security Group International, Inc. (OTC: HMSG) announced today that the company's ballistic division is reporting receipt of positive test results from ballistic testing concluded on 12/29/05. Additional testing is continuing on these revolutionary new composite panels and will be conducted on Saturday, January 7th. HMSG expects to release results of preliminary firing tests next week. HMSG is currently test-firing three separate lightweight ballistic materials utilizing varying caliber test rounds including NATO .45 caliber, 9mm, 5.56 and 7.62. "We are encouraged that the test results from the independent testing facility showed these composites meet NIJ Level IIIA standards. The goal is to stop 7.62 high velocity rifle rounds," commented Colonel Powers. "We have received numerous inquiries from manufacturers requesting we integrate their materials into our test firing schedule. Testing will continue as samples arrive. We are working closely with each of these manufacturers to produce the lightest possible panels capable of stopping high velocity rounds."
HMSG's Ballistic Division's focus is to find a lighter armor solution that will protect our troops without sacrificing efficiency caused by increased weight of the currently fielded systems. We will also conduct concurrent testing with other materials in order to reduce the effects of blunt trauma.
All testing is designed to qualify panels that meet The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard Level IIIA and Level III(Rifle). NIJ establishes minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of personal body armor designed to protect the torso against gunfire. The standard is limited to ballistic resistance only and does not address resistance from knives or other sharply pointed objects. It reviews NIJ body armor classifications, details requirements (i.e., acceptance criteria, workmanship, armor backing material, and so forth), and discusses test methods (i.e., velocity measurement equipment, wet conditioning, test preparation, and so forth). Level IIIA armor is designed to protect against 9mm Full metal jacketed round nose bullets up to and including 44magnum hand gun rounds. Level III(Rifle) is designed to protect against high velocity rifle rounds up to and including 7.62mm Full Metal Jacketed bullets.
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Homeland Security Group International Appoints Mr. Ronnie Frigulti as Head of Ballistics Division
DEL MAR, CA, Jan 10, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Homeland Security Group International (OTC: HMSG) announced today that HMSG has appointed former FBI Agent Ronnie Frigulti as head of its Ballistics Division replacing Warren Brader. Mr. Frigulti is a well-known law enforcement training and weapons expert. Mr. Frigulti will focus the division towards training, testing, design and development of new ballistic compounds and will also be responsible for weapons and ballistic consulting and evaluations of current security programs as pertain to assessments associated with ballistic threats.
"The ballistics division is currently hard at work testing the capabilities of new compounds in order to bring to the market lighter weight armor capable of stopping high velocity rounds," commented Colonel Powers. "The phenomenal expertise and experience that Mr. Frigulti brings to this position will ensure that these tests are accomplished with the utmost care and achieve professional results."
"We are working with numerous manufacturers in the development and testing of lightweight, moldable ballistic material capable of defeating high- velocity ammunition," said Frigulti. "I am happy to be on board and continue this important work towards lessening the weight our soldiers have to carry while protecting them from high-velocity impacts."
HMSG is currently testing a variety of compounds aimed at defeating high- caliber, high-velocity ammunition, like the type currently used by insurgents in attacks against American Military Forces deployed in the Middle East.
ABOUT RONNIE FRIGULTI
Ronnie J. Frigulti is a United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran having served as an infantry platoon and company commander in Vietnam, 1968-1969. He has a BA degree in Public Administration and a MA degree in Criminal Justice. He retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Special Agent with twenty-five years service in the Los Angeles Field Office. During his career with the FBI, he served on the Los Angeles FBI SWAT Team for fifteen years where he was a sniper, sniper team leader, and assault team leader. He was certified by the FBI as a firearms, defensive tactics, and police instructor for twenty-two years. He was appointed as the Principal Firearms Instructor for the Los Angeles FBI Field Office and served in that capacity for seventeen years until his retirement from the FBI.
Mr. Frigulti directed the Los Angeles FBI Police Training Unit that was responsible for the tactical and firearms training of agents, as well as instructing local law enforcement and the military. He conducted classes in firearms, defensive tactics, chemical agents, physical fitness, officer survival, SWAT and other related tactical courses. In 1996, he was certified by the FBI as a Master Police Instructor. He was a California certified POST Police Instructor and NRA Police Firearms Instructor. Oregon State DPPST has certified him in the state as a Police Instructor. Upon retirement, he has continued to provide training to law enforcement and military personnel. He now resides in central Oregon with his wife who is a Special Agent with the FBI. In the summer of 2000, he established Police Training Consultants, LLC.
Police Training Consultants, LLC (PTC) is a firearms and tactical training/consulting company dedicated to officer safety by providing fundamental and practical training to officers in law enforcement and the military. Mr. Frigulti brings to PTC his experience in the military, law enforcement, and as a law enforcement trainer/instructor and his passion for teaching.
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HMSG Homeland Security Group International, Inc.'s Ballistics Division Announces Positive Test Firing Results Market Wire - January 12, 2006 6:53 AM (EDT)
NIJ Level IIIA Standards Achieved on All Test Samples
DEL MAR, CA, Jan 12, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, CEO of Homeland Security Group International, Inc. (OTC: HMSG) announced today that the company's ballistic division has concluded the first phase of testing on initial panel samples supplied by manufacturers. All panels supplied to the company met NIJ Level IIIA standard.
"During this phase of testing we fired at S-Glass, E-Glass and Spectra panels. We are encouraged that the test firings proved to us that these composites indeed meet NIJ Level IIIA standards and protect our men from small arms fire, but our focus has been and continues to be on stopping 7.62 high velocity rifle rounds," commented Colonel Powers. "We are receiving inquiries from manufacturers on a daily basis and several new companies have shipped us samples for testing. We have scheduled a second and third round of testing to shoot at everyone's samples."
HMSG's Ballistic Division's focus is to find a lighter armor solution that will protect personnel from high velocity rounds without sacrificing efficiency caused by the increased weight of the currently fielded systems. HMSG is also conducting concurrent testing with other materials to increase survivability of wheeled and tracked vehicles.
"Look, this is a hot button issue," continued Powers. "All major news organizations have been covering recent reports that our troops are increasingly being injured and killed by hostile fire and shrapnel that hits them where their armor isn't. What is our goal? We are working closely with manufacturers to produce a lightweight ballistic vest which will cover and protect the entire torso while affording comfortable movement and be capable of stopping high velocity rounds. We are also addressing the issue of reducing the risk of injury caused by blunt force trauma. This is a big ticket item, but our troops need it NOW and we will not rest until we have a prototype on the table that meets their needs and we have a manufacturing partner capable of pumping these out in high volume."
HMSG stated the massive response from the manufacturing community and the positive results from their initial test firings have forced them to extend through February their tests of additional composite samples. Utilizing additional firing ranges, they will now incorporate blast and shrapnel tests into each sample. Test results from each firing and milestone reports on the design and testing will be issued as each testing phase concludes. All testing is designed to qualify panels that meet The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard Level IIIA and Level III(Rifle).
ABOUT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (NIJ) STANDARD IIIA AND III(RIFLE)
NIL establishes minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of personal body armor designed to protect the torso against gunfire. The standard is limited to ballistic resistance only and does not address resistance from knives or other sharply pointed objects. It reviews NIJ body armor classifications, details requirements (i.e., acceptance criteria, workmanship, armor backing material, and so forth), and discusses test methods (i.e., velocity measurement equipment, wet conditioning, test preparation, and so forth). Level IIIA armor is designed to protect against 9mm Full metal jacketed round nose bullets up to and including 44magnum hand gun rounds. Level III(Rifle) is designed to protect against high velocity rifle rounds up to and including 7.62mm Full Metal Jacketed bullets.
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Colonel Powers stated "We are working closely with manufacturers to produce a lightweight ballistic vest which will cover the entire torso while affording comfortable movement and be capable of stopping high velocity rounds." Bring on the good news! GLTYA.
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Colonel Powers stated "We are working closely with manufacturers to produce a lightweight ballistic vest which will cover and PROTECT the entire torso while affording comfortable movement and be capable of stopping high velocity rounds". Sorry for the double post, I forgot the word PROTECT. GLTYA!
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DEL MAR, CA, Jan 23, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, CEO of Homeland Security Group International, Inc. (OTC: HMSG), announced today that due to the large amount of composite samples the company has received from manufacturers, HMSG has scheduled additional test firing dates. All panels supplied to the company so far have met NIJ Level IIIA standard. "During the initial phase of testing we fired at S-Glass, E-Glass and Spectra panels. We have received additional composite materials that we believe will withstand high velocity, high caliber rounds. We have also scheduled demolition ranges so we can test the ability of these materials to withstand fragmentation caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Our focus continues to be on stopping 7.62 high velocity rifle rounds," commented Colonel Powers.
HMSG's Ballistic Division's focus is to find a lighter armor solution that will protect personnel from high velocity rounds without sacrificing efficiency caused by the increased weight of the currently fielded systems. HMSG is also conducting concurrent testing with other materials to increase survivability of wheeled and tracked vehicles.
HMSG's Security Division has announced new security contracts which include security escorts during the Grammy and Academy Awards. After successful security escorts during the Golden Globe Awards, HMSG Security Division has received numerous more requests for security escorts for the upcoming Hollywood awards shows. "We are going to be very busy over the next couple of months ensuring the security of some of the biggest names in Hollywood," commented Mark Wilson, Director of Security. "Our phone has been ringing every day for new contracts from publicists and managers."
Persons or Corporations desiring to contract for security should call Mark Wilson toll free at 800-544-7795.
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Homeland Security Group International Schedules Meeting With Major Manufacturer of Ballistic Composite
HMSG Adds Weapons Expert to Ballistics Division
DEL MAR, CA, Jan 30, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, CEO of Homeland Security Group International, Inc. (OTC: HMSG), announced today that the company has scheduled meetings this week with two manufacturers of ballistic capable compounds to discuss partnerships, joint ventures and the availability of raw materials. The company has recently been contacted by a major manufacturer of raw material needed to continue development of lighter weight armor. "We are at a point in our testing where we have proven we can stop bullets to meet NIJ Level IIIA standards. We have recently been contacted by a company with the technical data showing their material can stop Level IV (which means 7.62mm ammunition). Our goal is to marry the technologies needed to produce the first lightweight level IV prototype vest. Included in this vest will be the material we have been working on that also reduces blunt force trauma," commented Colonel Powers. "We have to be sure that the raw materials needed for production are available to us in sufficient quantity to allow us to produce various models for examination by the military and law enforcement. We are confident that we have found such a partner."
The company also announced today that they have added another team member to the Ballistics Division. Paul D. Burr is a former US Army Ranger and well regarded weapons expert. He has agreed to join the Ballistics Division and assist with the quantifying of test results.
"I strongly believe in what this company is attempting to accomplish," stated Burr. "As the enemy gets smarter and continues to use improvised explosive devices against our troops, it is imperative that we develop lighter weight, more effective armor to protect them. I think HMSG is on the right track and am proud to be on board to continue the mission of helping to bring our troops home safely."
HMSG expressed they are placing increased emphasis on the ballistics division in order to focus on lightweight armor. "Our desire is to improve ballistic protection not only for personnel, but to also improve security for wheeled vehicles and light armored vehicles alike. We have said it before ... We won't rest until we are sure we can produce a product that will help reduce the risk to our troops caused by hostile fire," added Powers.
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard establishes minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of personal body armor designed to protect the torso against gunfire. The standard is limited to ballistic resistance only and does not address resistance from knives or other sharply pointed objects. It reviews NIJ body armor classifications, details requirements (i.e., acceptance criteria, workmanship, armor backing material, and so forth), and discusses test methods (i.e., velocity measurement equipment, wet conditioning, test preparation, and so forth). Level IIIA armor is designed to protect against 9mm Full metal jacketed round nose bullets up to and including 44magnum hand gun rounds. Level III (Rifle) is designed to protect against high velocity rifle rounds up to and including 7.62mm Full Metal Jacketed bullets.
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