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WMDT 47ABC Covers Hardwire LLC’s 2024 Armor SAVES Event | Dec. 10, 2024

WMDT 47ABC Covers Hardwire LLC’s 2024 Armor SAVES Event | Dec. 10, 2024

Hardwire in the News: Saving Lives with Armor At Hardwire, our mission is simple yet profound: "To Improve the Survivability of Humans." This guiding principle fuels our commitment to creating life-saving...
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Hardwire, LLC Secures Two Key Contracts: Low-Visibility Soft Body Armor for the FBI and Lightweight Body Armor Plates for the U.S. Marine Corps

Hardwire, LLC Secures Two Key Contracts: Low-Visibility Soft Body Armor for the FBI and Lightweight Body Armor Plates for the U.S. Marine Corps

  News Coverage about the following Press Release - WMDT 47ABC:https://www.wmdt.com/2024/11/pocomokes-hardwire-llc-providing-state-of-the-art-armor-to-usmc-fbi/   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hardwire, LLC Secures Two Key Contracts: Low-Visibility Soft Body Armor for the FBI and Lightweight...
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Hardwire LLC Donates Emergency Response Shields to Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore

Hardwire LLC Donates Emergency Response Shields to Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore

[Salisbury, MD] — [10/7/2024] — Hardwire LLC, military armor manufacturer and leader in advanced ballistic technology, is proud to announce the donation of two Emergency Response Shields to Junior Achievement...
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Hardwire’s Follow-up on the New York Times Coverage

Hardwire’s Follow-up on the New York Times Coverage

In light of the recent New York Times article highlighting Hardwire’s ballistic protection products, we wanted to take a moment to share more about what we do and why it...
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Hardwire Celebrates President and COO Emily Tunis' Recognition as Rising Star by Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Hardwire Celebrates President and COO Emily Tunis' Recognition as Rising Star by Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Worcester County, MD — May 13, 2024 — Hardwire, LLC proudly announced its President and Chief Operating Officer, Emily Tunis, was honored with the 2024 Rising Star Award by the...
Hardwire LLC and Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy partner to enhance training efforts

Hardwire LLC and Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy partner to enhance training efforts

Hardwire LLC, a leading provider of advanced ballistic armor solutions, recently provided a donation to the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy (ESCJA) operated by Wor-Wic Community College. Hardwire LLC provided...
Hardwire® Awarded Prestigious FBI Ballistic Shield Contracts

Hardwire® Awarded Prestigious FBI Ballistic Shield Contracts

Hardwire® Awarded Prestigious FBI Ballistic Shield Contracts Pocomoke City, MD – April 5, 2024 – Hardwire LLC, a leading provider of advanced ballistic protection solutions, proudly announces its recent contract...
Tools of Empowerment: A Mass Shooting Survivor’s Perspective on Preparation

Tools of Empowerment: A Mass Shooting Survivor’s Perspective on Preparation

Tools of Empowerment: A Mass Shooting Survivor’s Perspective on Preparation by: Ivy Schamis  (This editorial was originally published in PUPN Magazine - Feb. 2024)   Dear educators, administrators, and stakeholders in...
Empowering First Responders: The Vital Role of On-Site Ballistic Tools in Uvalde Shooting Aftermath

Empowering First Responders: The Vital Role of On-Site Ballistic Tools in Uvalde Shooting Aftermath

In the aftermath of the Uvalde shooting, a recently released report sheds light on the challenges faced by law enforcement officers (LEOs) who were ill-equipped to handle the emergency at...
Hardwire Receives 2023 Maryland Rural Impact Award for Outstanding Rural Economic Development

Hardwire Receives 2023 Maryland Rural Impact Award for Outstanding Rural Economic Development

Hardwire Receives 2023 Maryland Rural Impact Award for Outstanding Rural Economic Development  Pocomoke City, Maryland — Tuesday, November 14, 2023   The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) proudly announced that Hardwire,...
2023 Hardwire SAVES with Safariland

2023 Hardwire SAVES with Safariland

  Hardwire has two more SAVES to share! In partnership with Safariland, Hardwire is honored to share that Officer Michael Laverghetta and Sergeant Erik Bullock were saved in the line...
Hardwire Emergency Response Shield FAQ

Hardwire Emergency Response Shield FAQ

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SHIELD FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS   What does it stop? The Steel Level 3+ ERS® stops ammunition from handguns, shotguns, blunt force weapons, and rifles. Essentially, this ERS® will stop...
ABC 7NEWS DC Features Hardwire, LLC | "Security industry adds ballistic shields to arsenal, extends protection to civilians and students"

ABC 7NEWS DC Features Hardwire, LLC | "Security industry adds ballistic shields to arsenal, extends protection to civilians and students"

Mitch Blacher visited Hardwire LLC to tour our facilities and interview Hardwire CEO, George Tunis to spread the word about ballistic shields for active shooter protection. See the full article and...
Hardwire Body Armor SAVES Event Recap | April 26, 2023

Hardwire Body Armor SAVES Event Recap | April 26, 2023

Pocomoke City, MD - On April 26, 2023 Hardwire, LLC hosted the Hardwire Body Armor SAVES event honoring three officers who were shot in the line of duty and lived to...
Active Shooter Protection Products

Active Shooter Protection Products

It’s been 10 years since Sandy Hook and unfortunately, bullets are still flying.Active shooter protection products exist. From personal protection options to classroom safety shields, Hardwire, LLC has developed portable...
WVVA | Ranielle Elementary presented Emergency Response Shield by Ranielle Police Department

WVVA | Ranielle Elementary presented Emergency Response Shield by Ranielle Police Department

"According to the Ranielle Police Department, “The ERS will provide protection to students, staff, and law enforcement at the school in the event of an active shooter incident.” Sgt. E.D....
Hardwire, LLC and donor Leo Holt make large shield donations for local schools and spread awareness of Active Shooter Protection Tools

Hardwire, LLC and donor Leo Holt make large shield donations for local schools and spread awareness of Active Shooter Protection Tools

  Active Shooter Protection - "Gunfire Extinguisher" It’s been 10 years since Sandy Hook and unfortunately, bullets are still flying. But not every community is complacent with the status quo....
HARDWIRE, LLC AWARDED THE STANDARD AND SPECIAL MISSION CERAMIC BODY ARMOR PLATE CONTRACTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

HARDWIRE, LLC AWARDED THE STANDARD AND SPECIAL MISSION CERAMIC BODY ARMOR PLATE CONTRACTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Hardwire, LLC PRESS RELEASE OCTOBER 27, 2022 HARDWIRE, LLC AWARDED THE STANDARD AND SPECIAL MISSION CERAMIC BODY ARMOR PLATE CONTRACTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION  ...
Key Points When Speaking With Other Parents About Active Shooter Protection

Key Points When Speaking With Other Parents About Active Shooter Protection

The problem of mass shootings in our schools is real and it is horrific. Studies show that most parents are concerned about their child’s safety in school. As concerned parents,...
Key Points When Speaking With Government Officials About Active Shooter Protection In Schools

Key Points When Speaking With Government Officials About Active Shooter Protection In Schools

Hundreds of thousands of students have been exposed to gun violence since Columbine and it is getting worse, not better. Studies show that most parents are concerned about their child’s...
Key Points When Speaking With School Leaders About Active Shooter Protection

Key Points When Speaking With School Leaders About Active Shooter Protection

Hundreds of thousands of students have been exposed to gun violence since Columbine and it is getting worse, not better – the five deadliest shootings in the U.S. have occurred...
Key Points When Advocating For Active Shooter Protection

Key Points When Advocating For Active Shooter Protection

Hundreds of thousands of students have been exposed to gun violence since Columbine and it is getting worse, not better – the five deadliest shootings in the U.S. have occurred...
Hardwire, LLC Return & Exchange Policy

Hardwire, LLC Return & Exchange Policy

Hardwire, LLC Return & Exchange Policy If you’re looking to return or exchange your order for whatever reason, we're here to help! We offer returns within 60 days of purchase. You can...
2022 | Hardwire, LLC In the News

2022 | Hardwire, LLC In the News

Throughout the year of 2022, Hardwire LLC has been published for our innovations, highlighted for vehicle armor solutions, and recognized for our donation and creation of Active Shooter protection shields via several...
School Resource Officer Active Shooter Protection Tools On Site

School Resource Officer Active Shooter Protection Tools On Site

From SWAT to schools, Hardwire offers optimized armor protection. With government contracts from the FBI and SOCOM to U.S. Army and Marines, Hardwire's military-grade technology has been crafted into affordable...
HARDWIRE, LLC Awarded Rifle Resistant Steel Plate and Spall Protection Contract by the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation

HARDWIRE, LLC Awarded Rifle Resistant Steel Plate and Spall Protection Contract by the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Hardwire, LLC PRESS RELEASE July 7, 2022   HARDWIRE, LLC AWARDED RIFLE RESISTANT STEEL PLATE AND SPALL PROTECTION CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION   On...
Philadelphia SWAT Officer Saved by Hardwire Body Armor

Philadelphia SWAT Officer Saved by Hardwire Body Armor

Philadelphia SWAT Officer Saved by Hardwire Body Armor Shot in the chest during a drug lab bust in Philadelphia, SWAT Officer Donald Murdoch of the Philadelphia Police Department walks away...
Hardwire To Donate 1,600 Shields to Area Schools

Hardwire To Donate 1,600 Shields to Area Schools

Hardwire To Donate 1,600 Shields to Area Schools -By Bethany Hooper, MD Coast Dispatch This story was written and originally posted on the MD Coast Dispatch> SALISBURY – A Pocomoke-based...
New school resources to be implemented in the wake of mass shootings by Deja Parker, 47ABC

New school resources to be implemented in the wake of mass shootings by Deja Parker, 47ABC

New school resources to be implemented in the wake of mass shootings Deja Parker This story was originally posted by 47ABC  Click to view the 47ABC Video Segment with Hardwire...
Active Shooter Protection Exists, Offering Protection To Complement Policy Change

Active Shooter Protection Exists, Offering Protection To Complement Policy Change

Active Shooter Protection Exists, Offering Protection To Complement Policy Change POCOMOKE CITY, Maryland – May 27, 2022   Our country is in peril over the devastating massacre of the 19...
2022 NATIONAL INVENTORS MONTH - HARDWIRE Innovation QUOTES

Innovation Quotes from Hardwire's Top STEM Leaders

National Inventors Month Hardwire Celebrates May's National Inventors Month with quotes from our top designers, engineers, and thought leaders! On the topic of "inventors" the buzz word "innovation" typically finds...
Javits Car Show | Hardwire Armors the First Electric Police Vehicle for the NYPD

Javits Car Show | Hardwire Armors the First Electric Police Vehicle for the NYPD

HARDWIRE ARMORS THE FIRST ELECTRIC POLICE CAR FOR NYPD Hardwire is excited to reveal our newest venture in vehicle armor! Hardwire is the first company to armor electric police cars....
Body Armor Reviews

Body Armor Reviews

Hardwire is the best. Lightest Thinnest Strongest Don't take our word for it. Here's what our customers have to say about our products.
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Sustainability

Sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY PROTECTING PEOPLE AND PLANET Protecting Americans is our mission as much as protecting America. Hardwire's facilities sit right along the Pocomoke River in Maryland. We are constantly surrounded and...
Hardwire's Core Values

Hardwire's Core Values

Hardwire's mission: to improve the survivability of humans. Four Core Values help us execute this mission day in and day out. INTEGRITY In accordance with the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, INTEGRITY is...
The Difference between Protection Levels | NIJ Level 2, 3A, 3, & 3+

The Difference between Protection Levels | NIJ Level 2, 3A, 3, & 3+

  When it comes to bulletproof armor, the first step is to define what ‘bulletproof’ actually means. The term bulletproof is a blanket term that means an objects is impenetrable...
HARDWIRE LLC ARMORS NYPD COMMAND CENTER 2021

Armored NYPD Mobile Command Center

Hardwire armors RV's and Mobile Command Centers. View our NYPD command vehicles we've armored here! From side panels to windows and windshields, we armor it all.
Hardwire | OCMD Sunfest Sponsor for 2021

Hardwire | OCMD Sunfest Sponsor for 2021

Hardwire's main goal for Sunfest was to supply added protection to the event and to educate Sunfesters about bulletproof consumer products that can be worked into everyday life. This year, Hardwire handed out and donated 2,000 face shields to event-goers to increase protection against Covid-19 at the 2021 OCMD Sunfest.  
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Hardwire and Angel Flight Team Up To Donate 15,000+ Face Shields

Hardwire and Angel Flight Team Up To Donate 15,000+ Face Shields

We are proud to work with Angel Flight, the Salisbury Airport and Bay Land Aviation to donate valuable PPE to those that need it the most. An extra big thanks to all of the pilots! Thank you all so much!
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Hardwire LLC Awarded U.S. Army MSV Contract

Hardwire Awarded U.S. Army MSV Delivery Order

Hardwire, LLC was awarded its first delivery order for the Army’s next generation Modular Scalable Vest (MSV) program.  The Army MSV program will replace heavy body armor systems with new lightweight armor and carriers.  The contract is scheduled to run for the next nine years.  The Army’s top priority for the MSV program is to "lighten the load” on its troops with a tailorable vest.  Hardwire’s patented armor was the lightest evaluated for the program and one of the first chosen for production.
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Hardwire Armor Saves Deputy

Hardwire Armor Saves Deputy

Deputy Chitwood of Clay County, TX Sheriff's Office was saved by his Hardwire armor after being shot during a traffic stop. Video shows live footage of the Sheriff and his Deputy in the hospital confirming Deputy Chitwood was ok and the bruise he received.
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Countering the Mass Shooter Threat: An Open Letter

Countering the Mass Shooter Threat: An Open Letter

An Open Letter About the Nationals Stadium Shooting,

Hardwire has adapted its military armor to active shooter applications to give members of the public an opportunity to protect themselves. Our Hardwire Emergency Response Shield (ERS) is a tool anyone can use. Department of Homeland Security advises “Run, Hide, Fight” for active shooter situations, the same approach used by many at Nationals Stadium. Active shooter circumstances can be overwhelming, ERS allows citizens to “Run, Hide, Fight” with ballistic protection.

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HOW TO BULLETPROOF A BACKPACK WITH HARDWIRE BAG INSERTS

How to Make a Bulletproof Backpack

It just takes 2 EASY steps to bulletproof your commute:

  1. Get a Hardwire® Backpack Insert

  2. Put it in your bag

DONE... That's it.

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NIJ Compliant vs. Certified Body Armor

NIJ Compliant vs. Certified Body Armor

When reading about body armor specs, companies use labels like NIJ Compliant and NIJ Certified when referencing armor threat level and efficacy. We would like to clear up what these terms mean, explain the difference, and show you a list of our NIJ certified armor. 
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Soft Body Armor Panels Level 3A

Who Has The Best Soft Body Armor?

Quick & BEST Answer: Hardwire LLC is the Best Soft Body Armor The Best for THE BEST To be chosen to protect our armed forces is an honor and a...
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Ready for Travel: Summer Essentials

Ready for Travel: Summer Essentials

Can I take body armor on the air plane? Is it legal to have a bulletproof insert in my carry-on? We have the answers! Learn about how to travel safe this summer!
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Hardwire LLC armors boat for Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Ballistic Armor for Boats: BLOWING IT OUT OF THE WATER

Maryland's Dept. Natural Resources Police Chose Hardwire to innovate an armor solution for their patrol boat. 

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Does Body Armor Expire?

Does Body Armor Expire?

Does body armor expire? In short, yes, all body armor does expire, but not all body armor is equal. Hardwire utilizes Dyneema. Dyneema is the only man-made fiber stronger than spider silk, coming in at 15X stronger than steel. It is naturally buoyant, waterproof, moisture-wicking, breathable,  and will not delaminate due to moisture. Kevlar on the other hand will begin to disintegrate with element exposure and is only 5X stronger than steel.
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WE STOPPED IT

WE STOPPED IT

Hardwire LLC creates the lightest body armor in the industry. When life comes down to the wire, our armor protects. Hardwire is the trusted supplier to the United States Marine Corps. Our bulletproof vest inserts were chosen to protect the elite soldier in the most extreme circumstances. Hardwire protection is for EVERYONE. From civilians to armed forces, we want people to live long, healthy lives. 
Safariland® Announces New Hardwire® Armor Packages

Safariland® Announces New Hardwire® Armor Packages

A leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, announced today the next generation of Hardwire Ballistic Panels. Hardwire optimizes the strength of compressed Dyneema fibers to create the thinnest and lightest level II and level IIIA body armor.
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First Look: Safariland Partners with Hardwire Ballistic Panels

First Look: Safariland Partners with Hardwire Ballistic Panels

Safariland is rolling out the next generation of Hardwire ballistic panels, which use the strength of compressed Dyneema fibers to create the thinnest and lightest level II and IIIA ballistic panels...
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Body armor company donates $6M worth of COVID-19 face shields to NYC DOE

Body armor company donates $6M worth of COVID-19 face shields to NYC DOE

A Maryland body armor company is donating 2 million face shields to the Department of Education worth $6 million, officials said Wednesday. The firm, Hardwire LLC, said it made the...
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Hardwire Donates Two Million Face Shields to New York City Schools

Hardwire Donates Two Million Face Shields to New York City Schools

Hardwire, LLC, the leading provider of life saving armor solutions to the military, law enforcement, schools and businesses, is proud to announce its donation of two million face shields to New York City’s Department of Education.
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Hardwire protects more than a Million with its Face Shields

Hardwire protects more than a Million with its Face Shields

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  POCOMOKE CITY, MD (MAY 15, 2020) – Hardwire, LLC is proud to announce it has manufactured and distributed well over 1 million of its COVID-19 protective Face...
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Hardwire LLC Emergency Response Shield to protect schools and offices from gun violence

Fearing mass shootings, some schools turn to armored equipment

From: Fearing mass shootings, some schools turn to armored equipmentBy AFP - March 4, 2018 @ 10:18am BERLIN: Linda Bragg wrote a “quote of the day” on the small whiteboard in her classroom,...
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Las Vegas Nevada Largest mass shooting in current USA history

Las Vegas Nevada- Largest Mass Shooting in Current U.S. History

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families, and friends of the Las Vegas shooting.
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