Ballistic Shields and Breaching Tools for Texas Schools
Help your district prepare every campus with rifle-rated ballistic protection, a proven mechanical breaching tool, and training support from an experienced law-enforcement breaching instructor.
Texas HB 33 School Safety Equipment
Texas Education Code §37.1171 requires each public school district and open-enrollment charter school to have at least one breaching tool and one ballistic shield available at every campus for an active-shooter response. Armored Breach helps districts evaluate a complete equipment solution—not two unrelated pieces of gear.
One Platform for Protection and Mechanical Breaching
The Guardian Breaching Shield combines rifle-rated ballistic protection with a detachable Halligan system. It is designed to help a trained responder approach a reinforced or secured door while remaining behind protective coverage and keeping a familiar mechanical breaching tool immediately available.
- Rifle Rated Level RF1 / III protection options
- Detachable Halligan integration
- Tactical and lightweight shield configurations
- Balanced design for mobility and control
- Agency demonstrations and training available
- Made in the USA
Ballistic Shield Options for Texas Campuses
Guardian Lightweight
Built for mobility and rapid deployment, with Rifle Rated Level RF1 / III protection at approximately 19 pounds.
Guardian Tactical
A robust rifle-rated platform for law-enforcement and tactical teams that require broader operational capability.
Shield Retrofit — $2,800
Already own a compatible flat shield with a forearm strap? Add our detachable system and included Halligan without drilling new holes.
Retrofit an Existing Ballistic Shield
If your district is not currently purchasing a new ballistic shield, Armored Breach can retrofit the detachable breaching system to a compatible flat shield with a forearm strap. We use the existing forearm-strap mounting holes rather than drilling new holes into the shield. This protects the original shield construction from unnecessary modification.
The $2,800 retrofit package includes the detachable mounting system and Halligan tool. Compatibility must be confirmed before purchase, and training can be arranged separately.
Built for the People Responsible for Campus Safety
Armored Breach was founded by Dennis D. Medina, an active law-enforcement officer with service dating to 2005 and full-time SWAT experience since 2016. His work as a mechanical breacher and instructor shaped the Guardian system around the conditions operators face at secured doors.
We work with school police departments, independent school districts, sheriffs, municipal law-enforcement agencies, emergency-management personnel, school-safety directors, and purchasing teams.
What District Decision-Makers Should Evaluate
- Threat rating: Confirm the shield’s tested ballistic rating and supporting documentation.
- Weight and coverage: Select a configuration responders can control and deploy efficiently.
- Breaching-tool access: Determine how the Halligan or other mechanical tool will be stored, carried, and deployed.
- Training: Coordinate equipment familiarization with agency policy and qualified instruction.
- Campus placement: Include storage, availability, inspection, and access in the district emergency plan.
- Local coordination: Involve the district police department, responding agencies, administration, and purchasing personnel.
Request a Texas School Safety Quote
Tell us how many campuses you serve and whether you need complete Guardian shields, retrofit packages, demonstrations, or training support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Texas require a ballistic shield and breaching tool at every campus?
Texas Education Code §37.1171 requires each public school district and open-enrollment charter school to have at least one breaching tool and one ballistic shield available for use at each campus during an active-shooter incident. Districts should consult official state guidance and their legal and safety professionals when planning compliance.
Can the Guardian shield carry a Halligan?
Yes. The Guardian system integrates a detachable Halligan so trained responders can combine rifle-rated coverage and a familiar mechanical breaching tool in one platform.
Can Armored Breach retrofit a shield the district already owns?
Yes, when the existing shield is flat and has a compatible forearm-strap configuration. The retrofit uses the existing forearm-strap mounting holes and does not require drilling new holes.
Is training available?
Yes. Armored Breach can discuss equipment familiarization and breaching training for the district or its responding law-enforcement partners.
Can we request a demonstration or volume quote?
Yes. Contact us with your number of campuses, preferred shield configuration, training needs, and purchasing timeline.
Prepare Every Campus With the Right Equipment
For product documentation, district pricing, demonstrations, or assistance selecting a Guardian configuration, contact Armored Breach.
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