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.
| 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.
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