What HighCom Armour Solutions Inc does

HighCom Armor Direct LLC (operating as HighCom Armor, founded 1999) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of ballistic personal protective equipment headquartered and produced at a single facility in Columbus, Ohio. The company designs and builds hard armor plates (Guardian series — Level III through IV plus RF1, RF2, and special threat ratings), soft armor panels (Trooper series — Level II and IIIA), ballistic helmets (Striker ACH, mid-cut, and high-cut variants), plate carriers and concealable carriers (Trooper), ballistic shields (Bellfire and Legend product lines), and K-9 protective carriers, plus a range of tactical accessories. Underlying technology combines ceramic strike faces with UHMWPE composite backing and hybridized Kevlar/Spectra shell constructions; the proprietary XTclave composite curing process is used to produce ultra-lightweight 100% DSM Dyneema UHMWPE Superior Range plates such as the 3s15m. Products are certified to NIJ 0101.06, NIJ 0101.04 (2005 IR), and NIJ 0106.01, are DEA hard-armor-protocol compliant, are tested to MIL-STD-662F for fragmentation resistance, and are manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 and BA 9000:2016 quality systems; the company is also ITAR- and EAR-compliant for export-controlled sale of Level IV+ plates and certain shield categories.

HighCom operates a hybrid go-to-market model: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at highcomarmor.com with verified professional pricing (10% off MSRP), an authorized dealer network, and federal procurement access via GSA Schedule, Sourcewell cooperative purchasing, and NASPO ValuePoint, supplemented by international distribution partners subject to ITAR/EAR. Hardware sales are the sole disclosed revenue stream, with unit prices ranging from $65 for entry-level plate carriers to $17,939 for advanced shield/plate configurations, and sales motions include quote requests, dealer portals, and account-based verification for professionals. Primary customers are the U.S. military, federal/state/local law enforcement, and first responders; verified civilians constitute a secondary segment, and the company is subject to geographic sales restrictions in Connecticut and New York.

Name

HighCom Armour Solutions Inc

Legal name

HighCom Armor Direct LLC

Website

https://highcomarmor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HighCom Armor is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of NIJ-certified ballistic armor — hard plates, soft armor, helmets, shields, plate carriers, and K-9 vests — produced in Columbus, Ohio, and sold to military, law enforcement, first responders, and verified civilians via federal contracting vehicles, a dealer network, and DTC e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ballistic Armor & Body Armor

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Armor Systems (Passive/Reactive/Active Protection) & Survivability Kits (IMABAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective Armor & Impact Protection Retail (Body/Back/Chest) (CRAMANAC), Helmets & Protective Headgear Retail (Motorcycle/ATV/Snow) (CRAMANAB)

Keywords

• Ballistic armor products
• Hard armor plates
• Ballistic helmets
• Tactical plate carriers
• NIJ certified body armor

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer and B2B sales of ballistic armor products including hard armor plates, soft armor, ballistic helmets, plate carriers, and tactical shields. Revenue generated through e-commerce transactions, dealer sales, and direct government/professional sales with pricing ranging from $65 to $17,939 per product depending on protection level and configuration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HighCom Armor designs, manufactures, and sells NIJ-certified ballistic protection equipment in Columbus, Ohio, including hard armor plates (Guardian series, Level III through IV), soft armor panels (Trooper series, Level II-IIIA), ballistic helmets (Striker ACH series, Level IIIA), plate carriers, and ballistic shields (Bellfire series). Products are sold to military, law enforcement, first responders, and verified civilians through direct e-commerce, federal contracting vehicles (GSA, Sourcewell, NASPO), and an authorized dealer network.

Product overview

HighCom Armour Solutions Inc is a ballistic armor manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of protective equipment for military, law enforcement, and first responders. The product line includes Guardian Series hard armor plates (Level III through Level IV, RF1, RF2, and Special Threat), Striker Helmets (ACH, ACHMC, ACHHC series with NIJ Level IIIA and frag protection), Bellfire ballistic shields (Level III and IIIA multi-hit), Trooper Carriers (plate carriers, overt carriers, tactical carriers, concealable carriers), Trooper Soft Armor (Level II and IIIA solutions), and Trooper K-9 armor. The company also offers Gear & Accessories including pouches, placards, bags, and mounting systems. Key technology includes proprietary HighCom XTclave composite curing technology used in the Superior Range plates. Products are designed and manufactured in Columbus, Ohio, with NIJ 0101.06 and 0101.04 certifications, DEA compliance, and ITAR/EAR classifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Guardian: Guardian is the product line for hard armor plates including Level III and Level IV rifle armor solutions.
• Trooper
• Striker
• Bellfire
• Legend
• Titan
• RAK
• Defender
• XTclave

Products and services

• Guardian Series Hard Armor Plates Hard armor plates offering Level III, Level III+, Level IV, RF1, RF2, and Special Threat protection. Includes models such as 3s9m, 3s11m, 3s14m, 3s15m, 3s18m, 4s16, 4s17, 4s17m, 4sas7, RSTP, and AR500/AR1000 plates. Engineered with ceramic strike faces and UHMWPE backing, with NIJ 0101.06 certification on select models. Designed for military, law enforcement, and tactical operators.
• Striker Ballistic Helmets Ballistic helmets including ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet), ACHMC (Mid-Cut), ACHHC (High-Cut), and RCH series. Tested to NIJ Standard 0106.01 for Level IIIA threats and MIL-STD-662F for fragmentation resistance. Made with hybridized Kevlar and UHMWPE Spectra fibers for combat and tactical use.
• Bellfire Ballistic Shields Ballistic shields offering Level III and Level IIIA multi-hit protection. Includes Legend III+, TDS III+ Tactical Deployment Shield, B IIIA, FRS IIIA, LTS IIIA, MTS IIIA, and RDS IIIA models for law enforcement tactical operations.
• Trooper Plate Carriers Plate carriers including CAP (Carrier Armor Patrol), CTAC (Overt Carriers), TAC (Tactical Carriers), APC (Plate Carriers), ACAP Gen 2, and C (Concealable Carriers). Lightweight, USA-made carriers built for tactical and patrol use.
• Trooper Soft Armor Soft armor panels including sa3200, sa3100, sa3920, sa2910, sa2910F, sa2300, 3a300, and 3a3000 models. Level II and Level IIIA protection using proprietary hybrid DSM Dyneema UHMWPE and Heracron woven aramid fibers. Designed for concealable and overt vest applications.
• Trooper K-9 Armor K-9 protective carriers and armor designed for canine units in law enforcement and military applications.
• Tactical Gear and Accessories Tactical accessories including ID placards, ammunition/magazine/less lethal/utility pouches, equipment bags, helmet accessories, plate accessories, soft armor accessories, Scorpion pouches, and Wilcox shrouds and mounts.
• Agilite K19 Plate Carrier 3.0 Third-party tactical plate carrier (resold by HighCom) featuring Agilite Egress Quick-Release system and Fast-Adjust cummerbund. Made with 1000D CORDURA Mil Spec Tactical Nylon, fits SAPI plates up to 1.5 inches thick.

Quantifiable outcome

• 282 verified customer reviews on Guardian 4sas7 plate with 99% rating 4-5 stars
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• SourcewellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative purchasing partnership enabling streamlined procurement of HighCom body armor for government agencies through Sourcewell contract vehicle. Streamlines government purchasing processes for body armor procurement.
• GSA (General Services Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal supply schedule contract providing government-wide access to HighCom armor products through GSA Advantage platform. Enables federal agencies to procure certified ballistic protection under pre-negotiated terms.
• NASPO ValuePointmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-state purchasing cooperative for public safety equipment procurement. Allows state and local government agencies to purchase HighCom products under cooperative purchasing agreements.
• AgilitemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller partnership for Agilite tactical gear products including K19 Plate Carrier, Six Pack pouches, Warfighter cummerbunds, and AMAP assault packs. HighCom sells Agilite products through their e-commerce platform.
• DSM (Dyneema)coreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial supply partnership for DSM Dyneema UHMWPE materials used in HighCom armor products. 100% DSM Dyneema UHMWPE used in Superior Range plates like the 3s15m for ultra-lightweight protection.
• DuPont (Kevlar)coreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial supply partnership for DuPont Kevlar aramid fibers used in hybridized helmet constructions. Kevlar fibers combined with UHMWPE Spectra for Advanced Combat Helmet shell construction.
• CORDURAcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial partnership for 1000D CORDURA Mil Spec Tactical Nylon used in plate carriers, helmets, and exterior covers. CORDURA fabric provides durability for tactical gear applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Revision Military: Manufacturer of advanced ballistic helmets, armor systems, and power-management solutions for military and LE; competes directly with HighCom's Striker ACH/ACHMC/ACHHC helmet line.
• Ops-Core (Gentex Corporation): Leading supplier of advanced combat helmets, modular helmet systems, and ballistic protection to special operations and conventional forces; competes with HighCom in premium helmet SKUs.
• Velocity Systems: Manufacturer of plate carriers, tactical vests, and load-bearing equipment for military and LE; overlaps with HighCom's Trooper carrier line and shares the same Made-in-USA positioning.
• Point Blank Enterprises: Largest U.S. body armor manufacturer producing NIJ-certified ballistic plates, soft armor, and protective vests for military and law enforcement; competes head-to-head with HighCom on federal contracts and LE procurement.
• Safariland (Cadre Holdings): Manufactures body armor, plate carriers, and tactical gear under brands like Safariland and Bianchi; directly comparable product portfolio and overlapping military/LE customer base.
• ArmorSource: U.S.-based manufacturer of ballistic helmets, hard armor plates, and soft armor with deep DoD and LE relationships; competes on NIJ-certified helmet and plate SKUs comparable to HighCom's Guardian and Striker lines.
• Avon Protection: Global provider of head, respiratory, and body protection systems for military, LE, and first responders; overlapping helmet and armor portfolio with comparable certification-driven sales model.

Emerging players

• Crye Precision: Premium tactical gear and plate carrier brand popular with special operations and LE units; competes in plate carriers and tactical accessories adjacent to HighCom's Trooper and Gear & Accessories categories.

Broad incumbents

• BAE Systems (Survival Systems): Large incumbent defense prime producing body armor, helmets, and survivability systems as part of a broader defense portfolio; competes on Tier 1 federal programs where HighCom is a sub-tier supplier.
• Honeywell First Responder (Honeywell): Incumbent manufacturer of body armor and personal protective equipment under the Honeywell brand, serving the same federal and LE customers with a broader product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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