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Explore our blog for articles on ballistic, tactical, and safety helmets.
Mining Hard Hats: A Top Safety & Lost-Time Prevention Tool
Head injuries are still a major danger in the mining industry. Learn how mining hard hats and MSHA-approved helmets help prevent them.
First Responder & Police Officer Grants: Get Money for SWAT Helmets and More
First responder and police officer grants can help departments buy equipment, like SWAT helmets, and training. Read these tips for your best shot at winning them!
Everything You Need to Know about Search and Rescue Helmets
If you’re a professional in the industry of saving lives, then you already know why a search and rescue helmet is a key staple in your kit. There are a lot of dangers in both urban and wilderness environments where you may be operating.
How to Make a Ballistic Helmet: Quality Control & Batch Testing
The best ballistic helmet for the money is the one backed by rigorous testing and QC processes. Learn what Hard Head Veterans does to ensure quality.
HHV's New Microlattice Helmet Pads Help Stop Head Injuries!
Learn how advances in manufacturing have paved the way for microlattice helmet padding—a new military helmet technology enhancing safety and comfort.
Everything You Need to Know About Marine Corps Helmets
When it comes to ballistic helmets, there’s a lot of options on the market. If you’re going to make an informed decision, then you’re probably looking at what the professionals...
SWAT Team Helmets
Special weapons and tactics teams are critical to our nation's law enforcement efforts. SWAT units are typically responsible for handling some of the most intense situations that can involve high...
Hard Hat Accessories: The Lowdown on Hard Hat Stickers & Paint
From OSHA rules to manufacturer recommendations, here’s what you need to know before applying hard hat accessories like paint and stickers.
Hard Hat Expiration Dates: How Long is a Hard Hat Good For?
How long is a hard hat good for? Learn about hard hat expiration dates, OSHA rules, and steps that can maximize your equipment’s lifespan.
Hard Hat Safety: Care, Maintenance, and Inspection Essentials
Learn realistic practices for hard hat care and maintenance that increase safety and extend your equipment’s useful life.
OSHA Hard Hat Compliance: A Guide to the ANSI Z89.1 Standard
Learn about construction industry safety regulations and the ANSI Z89.1 hard hat standard designed to keep workers protected on the job.
Head Injuries on Construction Sites: The Risks & Prevention
Head injuries in construction are a significant risk, resulting in more deaths than other industries. Learn about the dangers & safety precautions.
Futuristic Smart Helmets Signal a New Era in Helmet Technology
Learn about smart helmets and other new tech that's in development or current use—and set to change the future of warfare and policing.
How Do Helmets Mitigate Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)?
Helmets have long served as the go-to safeguard against traumatic brain injuries. Hard Head Veterans explains some of the science behind helmets and TBI prevention.
Can Civilians Buy Ballistic Helmets Legally?
Can civilians buy ballistic helmets legally, and should they be able to do it? Learn about federal and state laws and why protecting yourself is a right—and should remain that way.
Tactical Helmets: Testing & Ballistic Protection Levels
Looking for a tactical helmet that can tackle crucial threats? Learn about the benchmark standards and tests that ensure quality helmets you can trust with your life.