{"product_id":"entry-helmet-set","title":"Entry Helmet Starter Set","description":"\u003c!-- entry-helmet-set — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe MED-TAC Entry Helmet Starter Set is an entry-level ballistic protection bundle that pairs a VISM Level IIIA helmet with ARC rails and a counterweight system. Designed for new operators, trainees, and teams establishing a baseline helmet platform, it delivers upgrade-ready ballistic head protection with the accessory-mounting infrastructure needed to grow the kit over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eVendor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eMED-TAC International\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eBundle SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eBNDL-HELM-002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eHelmet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eVISM Level IIIA Ballistic Helmet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eBallistic Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eNIJ Level IIIA — rated to .44 Magnum and 9mm FMJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eARC Rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eIncluded — standardized accessory mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eUse Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eEntry-level ballistic head protection with upgrade-ready platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePrice Tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e$200–$500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eHead protection is a foundational element of operational kit, but full-featured ballistic helmet setups with NVG mounts, lights, cameras, and communication accessories represent a significant investment. The MED-TAC Entry Helmet Starter Set solves the initial access problem for new operators, reserve units, and training programs: a VISM Level IIIA ballistic helmet with ARC rails and a counterweight, providing real ballistic protection and a pre-wired platform for future accessory additions without the cost of a complete operational setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe VISM Level IIIA helmet provides rated protection against .44 Magnum and 9mm FMJ rounds — the NIJ IIIA threat level covers the majority of common handgun and submachine gun calibers encountered in law enforcement and military operations. The ARC rail system provides standardized attachment points for lights, cameras, side-rail accessories, and communication mounts that are compatible with the broader ARC\/Picatinny accessory ecosystem. The counterweight serves a functional purpose beyond balance: it provides a rear platform for battery packs, ballistic padding supplements, or rear-mounted accessories as the helmet is built out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eFor units establishing new loadouts, training programs issuing helmet platforms to students, or individual operators stepping into ballistic protection for the first time, the Entry Helmet Starter Set provides a complete starting point that can be upgraded incrementally rather than requiring a single large equipment investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd NVG shroud for night operations (see High-Cut Ops Pack for NVG-native helmet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Wilcox L4 or similar NVG mount to front attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd side-rail lights (Streamlight Sidewinder, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall GoPro or body-worn camera mount on top rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd ballistic mandible guard for enhanced facial protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall Velcro cover and IFF patches for identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-pouches\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Pouches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42527903318134,"sku":"BNDL-HELM-002","price":578.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/en-au\/products\/entry-helmet-set","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}