Ballistic Helmets

Redemption Tactical ballistic helmets are independently tested to NIJ ballistic standards and ship free from our Utah warehouse. Choose the cut, protection level, and fit that matches your mission profile.

Note: The NIJ does not issue certification for ballistic helmets. Testing documentation and videos are available on the Redemption Tactical YouTube channel. Ballistic performance claims on this page are sourced from our product listings only — verify specifications before making a purchasing decision. See individual product pages for full legal, safety, and compliance disclosures.

Helmet Comparison

Feature	RT2 High Cut	RT2 MICH	RT3 High Cut (Level III)
Protection Level (Tested)	NIJ Level IIIA	NIJ Level IIIA	NIJ Level III (two-piece; top plate removable for IIIA-only use)
Cut / Profile	High Cut — ears fully exposed above the ear canal	MICH / PASGT — lower sides, wraps further down around the ears	High Cut — ears fully exposed above the ear canal
Ear & Hearing-Device Clearance	Maximum — designed for over-ear comm headsets and hearing protection worn on or around the ear	Reduced — lower ear cup coverage can interfere with large over-ear headsets; better suited to in-ear comms or headsets designed for MICH cut	Maximum — same high-cut profile as RT2 High Cut; compatible with over-ear comm headsets
Side Coverage	Less side-temple coverage than MICH; optimized for mobility and comms integration	Greater side and temporal coverage; additional fragmentation protection at the sides	Less side-temple coverage; same high-cut geometry as RT2 High Cut
NVG / Device Compatibility	Universal front NVG shroud mount included (night vision, GoPro, and similar devices)	Universal front NVG shroud mount included	Universal front NVG shroud mount included
Included Rails & Mounts	Integrated ARC rails; Picatinny ARC rail adapter; Wing-Loc adapter	ARC rails; two ARC rail mounts included	Integrated ARC rails; Picatinny ARC rail adapter; Wing-Loc adapter
Retention / Fit System	Rear ratchet cable; four-point chin strap; Advanced Padding System (memory foam-style)	Four-point chin strap; comfort padding — ratchet harness not listed in product description	Rear ratchet harness; four-point chin strap; Standard or Advanced Padding (memory foam + ratchet cable) — Advanced Padding recommended
Weight (listed variants)	~3.8–4.0 lb depending on size and color	~4.0 lb (most variants)	~3.8–6.1 lb depending on size (two-piece adds weight vs. single shell)
Available Colors	Black, Brown, OD Green, Multicam, Black CP	OD Green, Black, Coyote Brown	Brown, Black, OD Green, Multicam
Available Sizes	S/M, M/L, XL	S/M, L, XL	S/M, M/L, XL
Primary Intended Use	Tactical operations requiring headset / comms integration and NVG; pistol-caliber threat environment	Applications where greater temporal / side coverage is prioritized over full over-ear headset clearance; pistol-caliber threat environment	Environments where rifle-caliber threats are a concern; can be run as Level IIIA only by removing the top armor plate for reduced weight

How to choose: If comms integration and over-ear headsets are a priority, the RT2 High Cut or RT3 High Cut offers maximum clearance. If additional temporal and side coverage matters more than headset clearance, the RT2 MICH is the better fit. If your threat profile includes rifle-caliber rounds, the RT3 is the only RT helmet tested to Level III — and it can be lightened by removing the top plate when rifle threats are not present.

⚠ Ballistic helmets reduce — but do not eliminate — the risk of injury. Any ballistic impact to a helmet will cause some degree of injury. See individual product pages for full legal, safety, and liability disclosures before purchasing.