We just got back from exhibiting GC Shields at IACP in Denver. If you are familiar with GC Shields, you already know the deal: lightweight rifle-rated shields that take multiple shots, including edge shots, without spalling or ricochet. With a simple genius design with a flat profile and an ambidextrous handle system, it enables rapid deployment, maximises mobility and allows easy storage and retrieval.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again—GC Shield is the future of ballistic protection, available today.

This year’s IACP was packed with talk of AI, drones, predictive software, and “solutions in the cloud.” It felt like everyone had something that either flies, calculates, or monitors. Cool stuff, for sure – but at the end of the day, when something goes sideways, officers need reliable and simple hardware that can be deployed easily.

That is where our “simple genius” solution comes into play. We already knew the GC Compact Shield was a game-changer, but IACP proved it. Chiefs and officers stopped by, picked it up, and had that same wide-eyed moment: “Wait… this stops rifle rounds and weighs how much?!”

At 10lbs, with a flat profile and ambidextrous grip, it’s not just easy to carry—it’s easy to actually keep next to you in the patrol car. Many officers told us straight up:

  • It’s small enough to ride shotgun.
  • Big enough to cover a cruiser window.
  • Light enough to deploy instantly.

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    Turns out, hands-on hardware works every time.

    IACP also gave us quite the Chiefs’ Night—a rodeo-themed event that we won’t forget anytime soon. It wasn’t just about barrel racers and bull riders; it was about community, networking, and making new friends across the law enforcement industry.

    And just like the rodeo brought people together, our shields drew their own crowd. While others showcased the promise of tomorrow’s tech, we put tomorrow’s shield directly into people’s hands. There’s no better way to spark interest than handing someone a shield that feels impossibly light for the protection it delivers.

    The key takeaway is IACP Denver confirmed what we already believed: lightweight ballistic protection is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a must.

    Both the GC Patrol Shield and GC Compact Shield prove one thing: GC Shields provide the hardware that officers can easily store, deploy in seconds, and depend on every time.

    Interested in learning more? Contact us!