Overview of the Paulson Manufacturing DK5 Riot Face Shield riot face shield | DK5-H.150SHORT
Clear face coverage for PASGT brims
The Paulson Manufacturing DK5 Riot Face Shield riot face shield (MPN DK5-H.150SHORT, Product Number 1900008) adds fast, full-face protection to most PASGT-style helmets with a front brim. You get a clear, optically correct polycarbonate lens with black side pivot hardware and a nylon strap field-mount system, which matches the photos. Use it when you need better protection from impacts, splashes, and airborne debris during crowd control, corrections work, or training days. Police, sheriff’s offices, National Guard, university police, riot teams, and military users like it because it stays ready without slowing movement.
Deploy, lock, and move
Flip the shield down and it locks in the deployed position. Flip it up and it locks stowed. You can release it with one hand. The pivot and lock assembly can transfer to the right or left side for your preferred setup. An integral rubber seal helps reduce liquid intrusion along the top edge. The short length is intended to help accommodate a gas mask with an NCB cartridge.
Key Features
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Shield Material: Polycarbonate.
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Color: Clear shield with black mounting components.
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Thickness: 0.150 inch polycarbonate.
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Length: Listed as short length; designed to help accommodate an NCB cartridge on a gas mask.
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Optics: Optically correct lens for clearer visibility.
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Shield Coating: Non-permanent anti-fog coating.
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Attachment Type: Field mount.
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Attachment System: Plastic alloy hardware with nylon fabric strap system.
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Locking Action: Locks in stowed and deployed positions; one-hand release.
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Left or Right Setup: Pivot and lock assembly can transfer to either side.
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Liquid Barrier: Integral rubber seal helps protect from liquids.
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Weight: 480 g (17 oz) and listed as 0.95 lb in the provided specs.
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Standards and Ratings: NIJ 0104.02, V-50 rated, MIL-V-43511C, designed to meet EN 166.
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Compatible Helmet: PASGT style, front brim.
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Care Guidance: Clean with mild soap and water; avoid harsh solvents and abrasives to help protect clarity and coatings.
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Country of Origin: USA.
Compatibility
Works best with
This face shield is designed to fit most PASGT-style combat helmets with a front brim. The photos show a side pivot mount and an adjustable strap system meant for field installation.
Not compatible with
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PASGT-style helmets with side rails, based on the supplied fit notes.
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Any setup that cannot accept a field-mount strap and side pivot hardware.
Fit note to prevent returns
Helmet shell shapes vary. Confirm you have a front brim and no rails before ordering.
Intended Users
Who it is designed for
This shield is designed for police, sheriff’s offices, National Guard, university police, riot police, jail and corrections officers, and military users who need a dependable helmet-mounted face shield.
How you will typically use it
You can stage it stowed during movement, then drop it into position when you step onto a line, move into a cell extraction, or run training evolutions. The one-hand release helps when you also need to manage a radio, baton, or other gear.
What’s Included
In the box
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1 Paulson Manufacturing DK5 Riot Face Shield, clear, field-mount, short (Product Number 1900008)
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1 Installed pivot and lock assembly with strap mounting system (as shown in the photos)
Not included
Frequently Asked Questions about DK5 Riot Face Shield
Question 1
Will this fit a PASGT helmet?
It fits most PASGT-style helmets with a front brim. It does not fit helmets with rails, based on the provided notes.
Question 2
Does it lock up and down?
Yes. The shield locks in the stowed and deployed positions, and you can release it with one hand.
Question 3
Can I switch the lock to the other side?
Yes. You can transfer the pivot and lock assembly to the right or left side for your preferred setup.
Question 4
Is it compatible with a gas mask and NCB cartridge?
The short length is designed to accommodate an NCB cartridge on a gas mask. Clearance can vary by helmet, mask, and cartridge position.
Question 5
Are there export restrictions?
Yes. The provided notice states this item is controlled by the U.S. and or German Government for export to the approved destination and end user. Do not resell, transfer, or export it outside authorized channels without required approvals.
Why Buy from WCUniforms
WCUniforms is owned by a former law enforcement officer and EMT, and USMC and USCG military veterans. We have used the products we sell in the field. Most orders ship the same day; the goal is within 48 business hours for in-stock items. You get hassle-free 30-day returns (some exceptions apply), plus SMS and email tracking updates for every order. You can reach a real human on instant chat during business hours, and you also get phone support at 855-452-4440.
This item is controlled by the U.S. and/or German Government and authorized for export only to the country of ultimate destination for use by the ultimate consignee or end-user(s) herein identified. It may not be resold, transferred, or otherwise disposed of, to any other country or to any person other than the authorized ultimate consignee or end-user(s), either in their original form or after being incorporated into other items, without first obtaining approval from the U.S. and/or German Government or as otherwise authorized by U.S. and/or German law and regulations.