{"product_id":"entry-helmet-set","title":"Entry Helmet Starter Set","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eMED-TAC International · Ballistic Helmet System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:29px;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0 0 12px;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eEntry Helmet Starter Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;margin:0;font-size:15px;\"\u003eEntry-level ballistic head protection with an upgrade-ready platform — helmet, ARC rails, and counterweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Entry Helmet Starter Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e An entry-level ballistic-protection bundle pairing a VISM Level IIIA helmet with ARC rails and a counterweight system. Built for new operators, trainees, and teams establishing a baseline helmet platform — upgrade-ready protection with the accessory-mounting infrastructure to grow the kit over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eVendor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMED-TAC International\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBundle SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBNDL-HELM-002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHelmet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVISM Level IIIA Ballistic Helmet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBallistic Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNIJ Level IIIA — rated to .44 Magnum and 9mm FMJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eARC Rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIncluded — standardized accessory mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUse Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eEntry-level ballistic head protection with upgrade-ready platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eHead protection is a foundational element of operational kit, but full-featured ballistic helmet setups with NVG mounts, lights, cameras, and communications accessories represent a significant investment. The Entry Helmet Starter Set solves the initial-access problem for new operators, reserve units, and training programs: a VISM Level IIIA 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;\"\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 communications mounts compatible with the broader ARC accessory ecosystem. The counterweight provides a rear platform for battery packs, padding supplements, or rear-mounted accessories as the helmet is built out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eFor units establishing new loadouts, training programs issuing helmet platforms to students, or individual operators stepping into ballistic protection for the first time, the set provides a complete starting point that can be upgraded incrementally rather than requiring a single large equipment investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd an NVG shroud for night operations (see the High-Cut Ops Pack for an NVG-native helmet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount an NVG arm to the front attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd side-rail lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall a body-worn camera mount on the top rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a ballistic mandible guard for enhanced facial protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall a hook-and-loop cover and identification patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair it up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add helmet-mounted IFAK access — browse \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 and \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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eRelated searches: VISM Level IIIA helmet, entry ballistic helmet, ARC rail helmet, starter helmet kit, upgrade-ready ballistic helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42527903318134,"sku":"BNDL-HELM-002","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/entry-helmet-set","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}