Fortis Ballistic Helmet: Premier Body Armor’s Latest Innovation

by Drew Bryant · March 12, 2024

Gear|Helmets

By Drew Bryant
March 12th, 2024, theloadoutblog.com

The New Fortis Ballstic Helmet from Premier Body Armor — All photos from Premier’s website.

Premier Body Armor, well-known for their ballistic protection solutions for plate carriers, vests, and backpack armor, introduces their latest innovation to the market: the Fortis Ballistic Helmet.

Marking Premier’s entry into the ballistic helmet space, the Fortis Ballistic Helmet offers Level 3A ballistic protection. Constructed from advanced ballistic fibers, this helmet provides robust protection while achieving superior backface deformation results compared to competitors. Remarkably, the Fortis weighs only 2.8 lbs, ensuring comfort and mobility for the wearer.

Product Overview

Step into the future of head protection with the Fortis Ballistic Helmet. This high-cut helmet is a testament to advanced protective technology, maintaining a light weight of just 2.8 lbs. Constructed from advanced ballistic fibers, it offers solid protection, achieving backface deformation results that outperform the vast majority of commercially available ballistic helmets (read more about backface deformation). This design not only optimizes the helmet’s capacity for energy dispersion but also keeps it considerably lighter, reducing wearer fatigue and enhancing mobility when compared to standard Advanced Combat Helmets (ACH).

The New Fortis Ballstic Helmet from Premier Body Armor. Front and side profiles.

The Fortis Ballistic Helmet is not just about protection; it is also designed for functionality, featuring a 7075 aviation-grade aluminum NVG mount and glass-reinforced polycarbonate rails. Available in sizes S/M & L/XL, it serves a broad user base, ensuring an optimal fit with its sophisticated padding and adjustment system. Its level IIIA rating offers a level of protection that is competitive with helmets three times its cost! This value reflects the helmet’s innovative approach, employing modern engineering and materials to provide essential protection, comfort, and utility without the premium cost.

The New Fortis Ballstic Helmet from Premier Body Armor. Back of helmet.

Available now on Premier’s website, the Fortis Ballistic Helmet retails for $599 MSRP. However, there is currently a sale offering it for as low as $519 MSRP. If you’re in the market for a ballistic helmet or considering an upgrade from a bump helmet, now is the opportune time to make a purchase. Explore the Fortis Ballistic Helmet and Premier’s comprehensive selection of body armor to find the perfect protection solution for your needs. Click here for more information.