Click here to go to the home page of point blank enterprises
click here to go to point blank body armor
click here to go to paraclete
click here to go to the duty gear page
click here to go to protective products enterprises
click here to go to advanced technoloy group
click here to go to the protective group
click here to go to first tactical
click here to go to gould and goodrich
click here to go to special ops bunker
click here to go to protective apparel and uniforms

ABOUT US



Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. (PBE) is the worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of high performance, protective solutions for the U.S. Military and Department of Defense, Federal Agencies and both domestic and international law enforcement and corrections professionals. The Company has the strongest portfolio of product brands in the industry including Point Blank Body Armor, Protective Products, PACA, PARACLETE®, Advanced Technology Group, The Protective Group (TPG), First Tactical, Gould & Goodrich, United Shield International Limited, and Protective Apparel.

We are committed to producing the most technologically advanced protective solutions which not only offer superior protection but optimum comfort in the most challenging environments. With multiple state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Florida, we consistently deliver the highest quality body armor systems in the world by driving innovation and continuously exceeding customer expectations.

Point Blank’s capabilities extend beyond ballistics to innovative technologies for security surveillance and wireless communications through the Advanced Technology Group (ATG). Point Blank has developed a complete line of IRIS In-Car Video, IRIS Covert Mobile Surveillance Systems, and other wireless products to meet the growing needs of law enforcement, as well as schools, transit, public safety and transportation customers.

Through the use of innovative and cutting edge technologies, coupled with unique systems integration capabilities, Point Blank is developing survivability solutions for personnel, ground vehicles, shipboard systems and aviation platforms through The Protective Group (TPG). From protecting aviators with crashworthy armor systems to lightweight torso armor, to land vehicles and protecting personnel at sea against small arms threats with robust solutions, Point Blank’s survivability systems ensure our Warfighters have the best protection possible… yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Daniel Gaston
CEO
READ BIO

Ivan Habibe
CFO
READ BIO

Paulo Motoki
COO
READ BIO

Michael Foreman
EVP International Business Development / Federal Sales / Marketing
READ BIO

Mark Edwards
EVP of Military Sales and Business Development
READ BIO

Hoyt Schmidt
EVP Commercial Business
READ BIO

Scott Nelson
President of Gould & Goodrich
READ BIO

Bob Denny
President of First Tactical


Michael Archibald
President of The Protective Group
READ BIO

Lisa Janke
President of Protective Apparel & Uniforms
READ BIO


Shelby Carpenter
SVP Military Personal Protection
READ BIO



BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Daniel Gaston
CEO
READ BIO

H. Hugh Shelton
Director General, USA (R)
READ BIO

Brian L. Stafford
Director United States Secret Service (Ret)
READ BIO

For over 43 years, Point Blank has been the industry’s leading innovator of advanced products and designs engineered to maximize ballistic protection. The Company has shipped millions of body armor solutions to America’s service men and women, law enforcement professionals, corrections officers, Federal agents, and other key national and international customers. These guardians of society require the finest in protective gear combined with the confidence that comes from knowing that Point Blank has never failed to protect.

Today, with an unparalleled record of success and service to its customers, Point Blank Enterprises has earned a global reputation in the development and deployment of the most advanced protective solutions. Point Blank’s values of integrity, teamwork and excellence are all focused on providing unmatched support and products to military, civilian, federal, and law enforcement professionals. More importantly, to those who wear Point Blank products while protecting society and our National Security, Point Blank means LIFE.

Point Blank Enterprises (PBE) has helped shape major developments in the body armor industry, spanning four decades. PBE has been the industry’s leading innovator of new products and designs engineered to maximize protection, becoming synonymous with superior technology, uncompromising quality and complete dedication to customer service. Our research and development efforts continue to produce lighter, thinner, more flexible, and higher performing ballistic packages while producing optimal standards for comfort and wearability.

Our unyielding commitment in delivering maximum-performance products which consistently exceed National Institute of Justice (NIJ), military, federal and international testing requirements is a testament to our superior quality standards. These standards transcend into every facet of our product evolution process, from the moment a new material is introduced to the rigorous testing procedures performed daily. At Point Blank, we never forget that our customers rely on us to protect their lives.

Company Overview

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. (PBE) is the worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance, protective solutions for the U.S. Military and Department of Defense, Federal Agencies, and both domestic and international law enforcement and corrections professionals. The Company has the strongest portfolio of product brands in the industry including Point Blank Body Armor, Protective Products, PARACLETE®, Advanced Technology Group, The Protective Group (TPG), First Tactical, Point Blank Duty Gear, United Shield International Limited, and Protective Apparel.

We are committed to producing the most technologically advanced protective solutions that offer superior protection and optimum comfort in the most challenging environments. With multiple state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Florida, we consistently deliver the world's highest-quality body armor systems by driving innovation and continuously exceeding customer expectations.

Point Blank's capabilities extend beyond ballistics to innovative security surveillance and wireless communications technologies through the Advanced Technology Group (ATG). Point Blank has developed a complete line of IRIS In-Car Video, IRIS Covert Mobile Surveillance Systems, and other wireless products to meet the growing needs of law enforcement, as well as schools, transit, public safety, and transportation customers.

Using innovative and cutting-edge technologies, coupled with unique systems integration capabilities, Point Blank is developing survivability solutions for personnel, ground vehicles, shipboard systems, and aviation platforms through The Protective Group (TPG). From protecting aviators with crashworthy armor systems to lightweight torso armor to land vehicles and protecting personnel at sea against small arms threats with robust solutions, Point Blank's survivability systems ensure our Warfighters have the best protection possible… yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

image

Executive Leadership



BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Daniel Gaston
CEO
READ BIO

H. Hugh Shelton
Director General, USA (R)
READ BIO

Brian L. Stafford
Director United States Secret Service (Ret)
READ BIO

Company History

For over 50 years, Point Blank has been the industry’s leading innovator of advanced products and designs engineered to maximize ballistic protection. The Company has shipped millions of body armor solutions to America’s service men and women, law enforcement professionals, corrections officers, Federal agents, and other key national and international customers. These guardians of society require the finest in protective gear combined with the confidence that comes from knowing that Point Blank has never failed to protect.

Today, with an unparalleled record of success and service to its customers, Point Blank Enterprises has earned a global reputation in the development and deployment of the most advanced protective solutions. Point Blank’s values of integrity, teamwork and excellence are all focused on providing unmatched support and products to military, civilian, federal, and law enforcement professionals. More importantly, to those who wear Point Blank products while protecting society and our National Security, Point Blank means LIFE.

image

Milestones

image

Partners

image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image

Our Commitment

Point Blank Enterprises (PBE) has helped shape major developments in the body armor industry, spanning four decades. PBE has been the industry’s leading innovator of new products and designs engineered to maximize protection, becoming synonymous with superior technology, uncompromising quality and complete dedication to customer service. Our research and development efforts continue to produce lighter, thinner, more flexible, and higher performing ballistic packages while producing optimal standards for comfort and wearability.

Our unyielding commitment in delivering maximum-performance products which consistently exceed National Institute of Justice (NIJ), military, federal and international testing requirements is a testament to our superior quality standards. These standards transcend into every facet of our product evolution process, from the moment a new material is introduced to the rigorous testing procedures performed daily. At Point Blank, we never forget that our customers rely on us to protect their lives.

Point Blank Enterprises is certified and conforms to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 with BA 9000 Rev 2, and ISO 14001:2015.

Patents

Point Blank Enterprises is an industry leader in developing new technologies for protective products. Many patents have been filed over the years, and more are now in the application process.
View our list of patents

image
CONNECT