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Mobile Ballistic Shields: Top 7 Scenarios Where the MFP - Lite V2 Should Be Used

Written by Michael Witt | Oct 2, 2024 1:00:00 PM

In critical law enforcement situations, protection is non-negotiable. The Mobile Fighting Position - Lite V2 offers a portable yet robust solution for officers facing dangerous, high-stakes operations. Designed to provide maximum protection while maintaining mobility, this tactical shield on wheels is an indispensable tool for ensuring officer safety and tactical efficiency.

Here are the top seven scenarios where the MFP - Lite V2 should be deployed to maximize protection and effectiveness.

1. Active Shooter Response

Active shooter incidents demand immediate action, but there are times when maintaining a defensive position is the best approach. In these fast-moving scenarios, the MFP - Lite V2 can serve as a static defensive barrier, allowing officers to set up a secure position while minimizing exposure to gunfire. Rather than advancing directly toward the shooter, officers can use the rapid deployment ballistic shield to establish cover, keeping themselves protected while coordinating tactical responses or waiting for reinforcements.

The shield's effectiveness as a stationary defensive tool makes it ideal for protecting choke points, entrances, or open areas where officers need solid protection without continuous movement. By deploying the shield in key positions, law enforcement can hold strategic ground while monitoring the shooter's actions, maintaining safety while awaiting opportunities to neutralize the threat.

2. Hostage Rescue

Hostage rescues are delicate situations where every move counts. The MFP is ideal for creating a stationary defense while officers negotiate or prepare for tactical entry. By positioning the shield at choke points or in areas where the suspect might attempt to escape or retaliate, officers have protection while planning their next steps.

In a hostage scenario, establishing a safe zone is critical. This rolling ballistic shield provides that barrier, allowing officers to operate with confidence and security as they work to neutralize the threat and free the hostages.

3. Barricaded Suspect Standoff

When suspects barricade themselves inside buildings, they often fortify their position and prepare for a standoff with law enforcement. The Mobile Fighting Position provides officers with the protection necessary to approach and manage these tense situations. Officers can set up a secure defense without the need to continuously reposition or advance. 

This ensures that law enforcement can hold their position while waiting for the right moment to take action or as part of a broader tactical strategy.

4. Serving High-Risk Warrants

High-risk warrants often involve suspects who are prepared for violent confrontation. The Mobile Fighting Position ensures officers can approach homes or buildings more confidently, knowing they have reliable protection against gunfire or potential ambushes.

Serving high-risk warrants often involves confronting dangerous suspects who may be heavily armed. In these situations, the MFP offers vital protection for officers when establishing a perimeter or securing entry points. Instead of advancing, the shield can be deployed at entryways, stairwells, or hallways, providing a solid defensive position for officers as they assess the situation.

5. School or Building Clearances

Clearing large buildings during critical incidents like active shooters or hostage situations requires a careful and methodical approach. The MFP can be deployed to secure strategic points within the building, such as main corridors or entrances, while officers clear individual rooms. This mobile tactical shield provides the necessary protection for officers as they move through the building, helping them control movement and keep suspects contained.

This mobile ballistic shield could also be pre-staged by school resource officers in undisclosed locations around the campus. Using the shield to establish key defensive positions allows officers to focus on clearing the building while maintaining safe zones where they can regroup or protect civilians during an ongoing operation.

6. Vehicle Extraction

Approaching vehicles with potentially armed suspects is always risky. The MFP provides officers with a static shield positioned in front of or alongside the car, offering essential cover as they attempt to extract suspects. Its mobility ensures that it can be easily moved into place, but once positioned, it serves as a vital barrier against gunfire or other threats from inside the vehicle.

This rolling ballistic shield ensures that law enforcement remains protected during these tense, close-quarter encounters, allowing them to apprehend suspects safely while minimizing risk.

7. Bank Robbery in Progress

Bank robberies often involve armed suspects, hostages, and highly volatile situations. The MFP allows officers to establish a defensible position near entrances or key access points while they prepare to negotiate or make a tactical entry. With the rolling ballistic shield, officers can secure the perimeter and ensure they are protected from potential gunfire as they assess the situation.

The MFP enables law enforcement to quickly assess the situation, position themselves strategically, and intervene without unnecessary exposure, significantly reducing the likelihood of injuries to officers or civilians.

Conclusion

In each scenario, the MFP - Lite V2 proves its worth as a must-have tool for law enforcement officers facing dangerous and unpredictable threats. Its portability, maneuverability, and robust protection make it an essential asset in high-risk situations, allowing officers to stay safe while remaining mobile and effective.

Whether in an active shooter situation, a high-risk warrant operation, or a bank robbery response, this rapid deployment ballistic shield ensures that officers have the tactical edge needed to protect themselves and the public.

Contact Kontek Industries

Kontek Industries specializes in ballistic and blast rated armor systems for DOD, nuclear facilities, law enforcement, and a wide range of other organizations. The Mobile Fighting Position - Lite V2 offers the ability for operators to dictate their cover and angles of fire as opposed to simply relying on their existing environment. Operators are also allowed to respond and defend against hasty or rapid development attacks. The fighting position can be deployed in seconds and its small form factor allows it to be hand carried or stored in the trunk of a vehicle.

Contact the office at Kontek Industries today to discuss your armor system needs.