The Hardline Entry Shield is designed to address Operator’s needs of lightweight mobility upon entries, a large viewable shooting area and NIJ Level IIIA ballistic capabilities that meet the NIJ 0108.01 Standards. The Hardline Entry Shield measures 22 inches by 31 inches, has a viewable ballistic area of 14 inches by 4 inches and weight of only 16 pounds. It provides full coverage from the waist up for most people. The Hardline Entry Shield comes with a curved grip handle that complements the curve of the shield and allows the user to achieve tighter positioning behind the shield.