NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS V50 BALLISTIC LIMIT TEST

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1 V50 BALLISTIC LIMIT TEST Date Received: 11/17/16 Record No.: HHV Via: Hand Carry Test Date: 11/17/16 Returned Via: Hand Carry Customer: Hard Head Veterans Sample Threat Range 4 Manufacturer: Hard Head Veterans Projectile: 17gr FSP Muzzle to Screen 1: 4.81 ft. Size: M/L Weight: 17 gr. Screen 1-4: 5.00 ft. Weight (lbs.): Powder: Bullseye Screen 2-3: 4.09 ft. Style: High Cut Barrel: 22".223 Sabot Screen 4 - Target: 4.43 ft. Type: HHV ATE BALLISTIC Obliquity: 0⁰ Target to Witness: 0.25 ft. Serial No.: Yaw: < 5⁰ *Midpoint to Target: 6.93 ft. DoM.: 22-AUG-16 Test Spec.: AR/PD Rev. A Witness Panel: 2024-T3 Alum. Conditioning: Ambient with Change 6 Temperature: 69 F 16 December 2013, Humidity: 55 % IAW ATC (IOP) PED March 2012 Quote No.: OP , Date: 11/1/16 SHOT INFORMATION CHRONOGRAPHS 1-4 CHRONOGRAPHS 2-3 AVERAGE LOSS STRIKING PENETRATION RESULTS Shot Powder TIME VELOCITY TIME VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY IMPACT Shot Complete Number Charge sx-5 ft/s sx-5 ft/s ft/s ft/s ft/s LOCATION Included Partial Crown N C Front Y P Right Y C Back Y C Left Y C Crown N C Front N P Right Y P Back Y P This test was performed in accordance with the V50 HIGH LOW specification requirements and the results properly VELOCITY PARTIAL COMPLETE reflect the ballistic performance of the listed sample REMARKS/NOTES *MINIMUM TEST RESULTS *Muzzle to target measured for each shot to calculate REQUIRED velocity loss. V50 PASS *Helmet tested as an unfinished helmet shell with pads 2200 *Per Section 3.9.1, Table II and retention/suspension system removed. RANGE OF RESULTS 117 RANGE OF MIXED RESULTS 107 V50 Impact Locations/Calculation: *Starting Velocity: 2800 ft/s V50 based on three partial and three complete penetrations with a range of results at or below 150 ft/s Crawford/Nguyen National Technical Systems, Inc W. 33rd St. N. Wichita, KS Phone Fax ustl@nts.com

2 RTP / BTD TEST Date Received: 11/17/16 Record No.: HHV Via: UPS Test Date: 11/17/16 Returned Via: UPS Customer: Hard Head Veterans Sample Threat Range 4 Manufacturer: Hard Head Veterans Projectile: 9mm FMJ RN Muzzle to Screen 1: 5.00 ft. Size: M/L Weight: 124 gr. Screen 1-4: 5.00 ft. Weight (lbs.): Powder: Universal Screen 2-3: 4.09 ft. Crown Thickness: 0.325" Barrel: 10" Screen 4 - Target: 5.09 ft. Style: High Cut Obliquity: 0 Target to Witness: 0ft. Type: HHV ATE BALLISTIC Yaw: < 5 *Midpoint to Target: 7.59 ft. No.: AUG16 Test Spec.: LW-ACH Witness: Clay Headform Sample No.: 1 AR/PD Revision A Temperature: 70 F DoM: 22 August 2016 with Change 6 Humidity: 55 % Conditioning: Hot 16 December 2013, IAW TOP March 2016 IAW ATC-MMTB-IOP October 2014 ICW Geomagic Control 2014 Software CHRONOGRAPH 1-4 CHRONOGRAPH 2-3 AVERAGE LOSS STRIKING IMPACT TEST RESULTS SHOT POWDER TIME VELOCITY TIME VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY LOCATION NO. CHARGE sx-5 ft/s sx-5 ft/s ft/s ft/s ft/s Crown Left Right Front Back FARO BTD (mm) This test was performed in accordance with the specification National Technical Systems, Inc. Phone requirements and the results properly reflect the ballistic 7447 W. 33rd St. N. Fax performance of the listed sample. Wichita, KS USA ustl@nts.com REMARKS/NOTES Headform/Block Calibration: *Muzzle to Target measured for each shot to calculate loss. NTS Calibration Block #: 1 Required Velocity (IAW Section 3.9.2): , -0 ft/s NTS Headform #: 3 Helmet tested as a finished helmet: NTS Headform Temp.: 99.8 F Pad / Component Configuration: NTS Block Temp. #1: F Black Soft Pads, Retention/Suspension System with Chinstrap and Accessory NTS Block Temp. #2: F Rail Connectors, **NVG Shroud removed prior to testing Calibration Drops 1: 25.35, 26.15, mm Calibration Start Time: 13:30 PM Calibration End Time: 17:30 PM Crown Offset Determination / Calculation: Crown Offset: mm Three (3) individual crown thicknesses from (1) individual size M/L helmet used to determine average crown thickness for crown offset measurement: Left X-Axis Offset: (Requirement mm) mm 0.325" = 8.26mm (Rounded to nearest 0.5mm) = 8.50mm Adjusted X-Axis Offset: mm (High Cut Helmet, Size Medium) 27.0mm mm = 35.50mm +/- 0.5mm Right X-Axis Offset: mm Adjusted X-Axis Offset: mm Impact Locations / Shot Order: Impact Locations per LW-ACH, AR/PD (Section ) *Shot order per customer request. a) Crown: Approximate intersection of the mid-sagittal and coronal planes b) Left: 65mm (+5mm / -0mm) above the earflap (20mm above accessory rail connector) b) Right: 65mm (+5mm / -0mm) above the earflap (20mm above accessory rail connector) c) Front: 65mm (+5mm / -0mm) from the front edge and at a minimum of 1.5" from NVG hole (if applicable) d) Back: 75mm (+5mm / -0mm) from the rear edge of the finished helmet Crawford/Nguyen (Requirement > 22.50mm)

3 HELMET: TOP TO BOTTOM COMPRESSION TEST Date Received: 11/17/16 Record No: HHV Via: Hand Test Date: 11/17/16 Returned Via: Hand Customer: Hard Head Veterans Sample Information: Test Spec.: Test Conditions: Manufacturer: Hard Head Veterans Light Weight ACH Temperature: 71 F Size: Large/X-Large AR/PD with Change 6 Humidity: 53 % Weight (lbs.): December 2013 Model No.: ATE Test Machine: Style: Test Type: Top to Bottom Compression Lloyd Instruments LR10K Plus Serial No.: Test Requirement: NEXYGEN Plus 3 Software DoM: Test Procedure: Helmet No.: 3 of 6 Conditioning: Ambient RESULTS Test Description Measurements (in.) #1 #2 #3 #4 Maximum Pre-Test Width (On Crown): Maximum Load on Helmet: Test Date: 11/17/16 Test Time: 11:05 After 5 min.: Maximum Post-Test Width (On Crown): Difference: Test Date: 11/17/16 Test Time: 11:10 After 24 hrs.: Maximum Post-Test Width (On Crown): Difference: Test Date: Test Time: Visible delamination, ply separation, o distortion after testing was completed: Results (in.) (lbs.) Pass Fail PASS PASS This test was performed in accordance with the National Technical Systems, Inc. Phone: specification requirements and the results properly 7447 W. 33rd St. N. Fax: reflect the performance of the listed sample. Wichita, KS USA ustl@nts.com REMARKS/NOTES: *Sample was impacted at the apex of the crown. *Sample must meet a 0.020" dimensional change within 5 min. *Customer waived the 24hr measurement requirements. Zerger

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7 NIJ HELMET BALLISTIC PENETRATION TEST Date Received: 11/17/16 Record No.: HHV Via: Hand Carry Test Date: 11/17/16 Returned Via: UPS Customer: Hard Head Veterans Test Conditions Range 2 Temperature: 69 F Muzzle to Screen 1: 5.34 ft. Humidity: 47 % Screen 1-2: 5.71 ft. Test Spec.: NIJ Standard for Ballistic Helmets Screen 2 - Target: 5.35 ft. December 1981 Midpoint to Target: 8.20 ft. Threat Level: NIJ Level IIIA, Threat 1 Target to Witness: 0.25 ft. Conditioning: Dry Headform Size: Witness Plate: 7 1/ T3 Alum. Barrel Length: 4 in. Sample Description Test / Ammunition Description Chronograph Test Results Helmet Helmet Helmet Helmet Shot Impact Degree Caliber Bullet TIME VELOCITY Penetration Model No. Sample No. Size Weight (lbs.) No. Location Obliquity Weight (gr.) / Type sx-5 ft/s No Penetration HHV ATE BALLISTIC 1 L / XL Front Sig 125 / TMJ No Penetration HHV ATE BALLISTIC 1 L / XL Back Sig 125 / TMJ No Penetration HHV ATE BALLISTIC 1 L / XL Left Sig 125 / TMJ No Penetration HHV ATE BALLISTIC 1 L / XL Right Sig 125 / TMJ No Penetration This test was performed in accordance with the National Technical Systems, Inc. Phone specification requirements and the results properly 7447 W. 33rd St. N. Fax reflect the ballistic performance of the listed sample. Wichita, KS U.S.A. ustl@nts.com REMARKS / NOTES: Sample tested as received as a finished helmet with styrofoam pads, suspension / retention system, NVG shroud, exterior velcro and accessory rail connectors. Penetration Test Headforms used are IAW the dimensions and sizes per Section and Figure 4. Test Round Used: NIJ Level IIIA: Speer.357 Sig 125 gr. TMJ (4362) NIJ Level IIIA, Threat 1 Velocity of /- 30 ft/s Impact Locations: Sagittal Penetration Test Headform Shot No. 1: Front (65mm from edge): Impact < 9cm (3.5") above the basic plane and < 5cm (2.0") from the mid-sagittal plane Shot No. 2: Back (75mm from edge): Impact within the area diametrically opposite the front impact area (Shot 1) Coronal Penetration Test Headform Shot No. 3: Left Side (50mm from edge): Impact < 5cm (2.0") above the basic plane and < 7.5cm (3.0") from the coronal plane Shot No. 4: Right Side (50mm from edge): Impact < 5cm (2.0") above the basic plane and < 7.5cm (3.0") from the coronal plane Test Results / Remarks / Notes: Shot No. 1: Shot No. 2: Shot No. 3: Shot No. 4: Sample Tested: Manufacturer: Hard Head Veterans Style: High-Cut Type: HHV ATE BALLISTIC No: AUG16 Sample No.: 1 Size: L / XL Weight (lbs.): 3.15 Threat Level: (NIJ & ): IIIA Nold/Zerger

8 NIJ HELMET BALLISTIC PENETRATION TEST Date Received: 11/17/16 Record No.: HHV Via: Hand Carry Test Date: 11/17/16 Returned Via: UPS Customer: Hard Head Veterans Test Conditions Range 2 Temperature: 69 F Muzzle to Screen 1: 5.34 ft. Humidity: 47 % Screen 1-2: 5.71 ft. Test Spec.: NIJ Standard for Ballistic Helmets Screen 2 - Target: 5.35 ft. December 1981 Midpoint to Target: 8.20 ft. Threat Level: NIJ Level IIIA, Threat 2 Target to Witness: 0.25 ft. Conditioning: Dry Headform Size: Witness Plate: 7 1/ T3 Alum. Barrel Length: 10 in. Sample Description Test / Ammunition Description Chronograph Test Results Helmet Helmet Helmet Helmet Shot Impact Degree Caliber Bullet TIME VELOCITY Penetration Model No. Sample No. Size Weight (lbs.) No. Location Obliquity Weight (gr.) / Type sx-5 ft/s No Penetration HHV ATE BALLISTIC 2 L / XL Front 0.44 Mag. 240 / JHP No Penetration HHV ATE BALLISTIC 2 L / XL Back 0.44 Mag. 240 / JHP No Penetration HHV ATE BALLISTIC 2 L / XL Left 0.44 Mag. 240 / JHP No Penetration HHV ATE BALLISTIC 2 L / XL Right 0.44 Mag. 240 / JHP No Penetration This test was performed in accordance with the National Technical Systems, Inc. Phone specification requirements and the results properly 7447 W. 33rd St. N. Fax reflect the ballistic performance of the listed sample. Wichita, KS U.S.A. ustl@nts.com REMARKS / NOTES: Sample tested as received as a finished helmet with styrofoam pads, suspension / retention system, NVG shroud, exterior velcro and accessory rail connectors. Penetration Test Headforms used are IAW the dimensions and sizes per Section and Figure 4. Test Round Used: NIJ Level IIIA: Speer.44 Magnum 240 gr. JHP (4453) NIJ Level IIIA, Threat 2 Velocity of /- 30 ft/s Impact Locations: Sagittal Penetration Test Headform Shot No. 1: Front (65mm from edge): Impact < 9cm (3.5") above the basic plane and < 5cm (2.0") from the mid-sagittal plane Shot No. 2: Back (75mm from edge): Impact within the area diametrically opposite the front impact area (Shot 1) Coronal Penetration Test Headform Shot No. 3: Left Side (50mm from edge): Impact < 5cm (2.0") above the basic plane and < 7.5cm (3.0") from the coronal plane Shot No. 4: Right Side (50mm from edge): Impact < 5cm (2.0") above the basic plane and < 7.5cm (3.0") from the coronal plane Test Results / Remarks / Notes: Shot No. 1: Shot No. 2: Shot No. 3: Shot No. 4: Sample Tested: Manufacturer: Hard Head Veterans Style: High Cut Type: HHV ATE BALLISTIC No: AUG16 Sample No.: 2 Size: L / XL Weight (lbs.): 3.17 Threat Level: (NIJ & ): IIIA Nold/Zerger

9 HELMET: SIDE TO SIDE COMPRESSION TEST Date Received: 11/17/16 Record No: HHV Via: Hand Test Date: 11/17/16 Returned Via: Hand Customer: Hard Head Veterans Sample Information: Test Spec.: Test Conditions: Manufacturer: Hard Head Veterans Per Customer Request Temperature: 71 F Size: Large/X-Large Humidity: 53 % Weight (lbs.): Model No.: ATE Test Machine: Style: Lloyd Instruments LR10K Plus Serial No.: NEXYGEN Plus 3 Software DoM: Helmet No.: 3 of 6 Conditioning: Ambient RESULTS Test Description Measurements (in.) #1 #2 #3 #4 Maximum Pre-Test Width (Inside Helmet): Maximum Load on Helmet: Test Date: 11/17/16 Test Time: 11:30 After 5 min.: Maximum Post-Test Width (Inside Helmet): Difference: Test Date: Test Time: After 24 hrs.: Maximum Post-Test Width (Inside Helmet): Difference: Test Date: Test Time: Visible delamination, ply separation, o distortion after testing was completed: Results (in.) (lbs.) Pass Fail This test was performed in accordance with the National Technical Systems, Inc. Phone: specification requirements and the results properly 7447 W. 33rd St. N. Fax: reflect the performance of the listed sample. Wichita, KS USA ustl@nts.com REMARKS/NOTES: *Customer requested Side to Side compression until failure. Due to machine and load cell capabilities, testing was cut short. Sample tested is expected to meet or exceed 982 lbs. Zerger

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