IWI International is expanding its line of riot control solutions with the GAL Versatile Protective Suit (VPS) riot-control protective suit.  The IWI GAL VPS is designed to be used by Law Enforcement agencies and to provide complete protection from trauma injuries while being lightweight.

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Here are the details from IWI:

The complete IWI GAL VPS Versatile Protective Suit provides 360° total
protection for law enforcement officers. It is the first three level-Concealed
Mode, Search & Arrest, and Riot Mode-operational solution designed for the
user’s safety in extremely dangerous situations. The GAL VPS, equipped
with IWI’s unique Wave system, absorbs massive kinetic trauma.
The proprietary GAL system utilizes the suit’s materials to mitigate the
kinetic energy from blunt force trauma by absorbing and deflecting the
effects across a broader area causing it to dissipate faster. The flexible,
light-weight material, protects from injury and allows the user to respond to
threats quicker after being attacked.

SYSTEM COMPOSITION

The patented GAL system is designed around the concept of utilizing a
combination of specialized materials to absorb and redirect the kinetic
energy from a direct impact. The double layers of wave-shaped O-foam
are cross-linked and laminated with polyethylene to an extruded sheet of
solid HDPE. The suits components are then covered with abrasion resistant
Cordura 1000 which is abrasion resistant. Fire-resistant materials can be
added per customer requirement.
Combining the GAL system riot control suit with Bullet-Proof and Anti-Stab
360° protection along with the ultralight bullet-proof helmet provides the
operator full tactical capability. The highly technical design combined with
state-of-the art materials results in an easy to wear riot control suit that
protects the user from most forms of assault.

MODELS AND COMPONENTS AVAILABLE

The suits are available in three configurations or the
components can be purchased individually:
1. The Concealed suit is worn under outer clothing and
includes the Anti-Stab / Bullet-proof vest.
2. The active Search and Arrest suit, worn over the uniform,
includes tactical vest with Bullet-proof and Anti-Stub
360° plates and ultralight Bullet-proof helmet.
3. The full-on Riot suit is worn over the uniform. It includes
riot control vest, anti-trauma components for arms and
legs. Bullet-proof and Anti-Stub 360° plates and ultralight
bullet-proof helmet

CONCLUSION

Crowd control is a dynamic fluid scenario that can explode
into a violent riot on a moment’s notice placing law
enforcement officers and prison guards at risk. The GAL
VPS riot control suit, with its 360° coverage, protects
the user from blunt force trauma, stab-wounds, and the
torso vest protects from bullet wounds. The 360° bulletproof torso vest protects from stab-wounds as well. Fireresistant materials can be added depending on the user’s
specific needs.
Protect your officers and give them the edge as they
perform their duties.