Integris Composites launches school ballistic shield at NTOA conference
Integris Composites, a long-standing supplier of armor protection for military, police, and security, has introduced a new ballistic shield designed for school storage and police use during active shooter situations.
The shield, called the Campus Response Shield, was unveiled at the National Tactical Officers Association annual conference and trade show at the Gaylord National Resort. Rated Level III+, it is the first tactical shield from the company developed specifically for U.S. agencies.
“This is the first time we’ve exhibited directly to law enforcement and the first tactical shield developed specifically for U.S. agencies,” said Kim McNeely, director of business development at Integris.
The shield falls under what the company calls “situational armor”—protective equipment placed in public spaces considered vulnerable to violence or terror attacks. Earlier this year, Integris launched the Concealed Response Shield System, which hides a shield inside a cabinet for quick police or security access during emergencies.
The Campus Response Shield is now being offered to schools in Texas. A new law, known as the Uvalde Strong Act, requires every public and open-charter school in the state to keep at least one ballistic shield on campus. The legislation, which took effect on September 1, was passed in response to the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde.
Today, Integris is not only working closely with public-interest organizations to address school violence, but we’re also engaging SWAT teams and other government organizations to develop protection during attacks. We believe our contribution to situational armor is essential to protect innocent people.
Kim McNeely, director of business development at Integris
Three new police shields
The Campus Response Shield weighs 10 pounds, making it the lightest of three new shields Integris presented to U.S. law enforcement. The other two include the 13-pound Fuse Shield, designed for rapid deployment, and the 20.9-pound Magnetic Shield, which can attach instantly to doors or vehicles.
All three shields meet the National Institute of Justice Standard 0101.06 ballistic threat ratings.
“Our competitive advantage is not only the lower cost of these shields compared to similar products, but also the product development with direct input by operators,” said Tristan Cordova, another director of business development.
Cordova explained that the Campus Response Shield is compact, lightweight, and built for mobility while providing multi-strike protection. It is tested to stop three key ammunition types:
- 7.62x51mm NATO M80 ball, widely used by NATO forces
- 7.62x39mm PS ball, commonly associated with AK-47 rifles
- 5.56x45mm M193, used in M16 rifles
Integris Composites has been providing armor and survivability products for three decades, supplying body armor plates to U.S. soldiers and police agencies through major suppliers. The company also holds Tier One supplier status with aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors.
Recently, Integris was selected as the armor systems supplier for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft helicopter program, as well as the MH-139 Grey Wolf in partnership with Boeing. Tier One suppliers are recognized for technical expertise, quality, and responsibilities in system design and integration.
