{"product_id":"caiman-ballistic-mandible-guard-definitive-strapless-9mm-armor","title":"Caiman Ballistic Mandible Guard - Stops 9mm \u0026 High-Speed Shrapnel - Ballistic Rated","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaiman Ballistic Mandible Guard: The Definitive Strapless Jaw Armor for 9mm \u0026amp; Frag Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalvion Caiman Ballistic Mandible Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers field-proven lower-face protection for high-threat missions. Built to connect directly with the Caiman Head System, this strapless armor gives you a lightweight shield against bullets and flying debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStops 9mm Bullets at 1,255 Feet Per Second:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This jaw guard is tested to halt 9mm 124-grain bullets with zero penetration. It also acts as a heavy-duty blast shield, blocking fast-moving fragments traveling up to 4,795 feet per second.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeighs Just 0.68 Pounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe ultra-slim fit ensures you can turn your head freely in tight spaces. You keep a clear, wide field of vision and avoid the neck strain that comes from heavy helmet setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnclips Quickly for Open Airflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A simple slide and lock system lets you swing the guard wide open. You can talk clearly, take a drink of water, or cool down without taking the armor off your helmet rails.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsorbs Hard Hits up to 29 Joules:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBeyond stopping bullets, this guard protects your jaw from blunt impacts, crashes, and heavy debris. The bendable side arms fold flat, saving valuable space inside your gear bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaiman Ballistic Mandible Guard Review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_DMN0OWmUog?si=bhjP18LjWJy4Mrvh\u0026amp;start=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaiman Ballistic Mandible Guard Features and Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Galvion Caiman Ballistic Mandible Guard gives you heavy-duty lower-face protection without the tight, uncomfortable straps of older armor. Built to lock directly into your Caiman Head System, this jaw guard stops fast-moving 9mm bullets and heavy shrapnel while staying completely strapless. This Galvion mandible features a slim, bendable design that lets you quickly swing the shield open to talk clearly or take a drink of water without removing your gear. It keeps you safe, fast, and comfortable during your most intense missions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-Free Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSlides and locks directly into your helmet’s side rails in seconds without needing extra hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Swing Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unclip one side to instantly swing the guard wide open for talking, drinking, or cooling down without taking it off.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoldable Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe bendable arms fold flat against themselves to save valuable space inside your gear bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Slim Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eStays close to your jawline, giving you a wide field of vision and letting you turn your head easily in tight spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBullet Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stops 9mm (124-grain) bullets traveling at 1,255 feet per second with zero penetration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrapnel Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eStops 2-grain fragments up to 4,795 feet per second, and 64-grain fragments up to 2,076 feet per second.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Absorbs up to 29 Joules of energy, shielding your lower face from crashes, falls, and heavy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblunt force\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBallistic Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e0.68 lbs (Small\/Medium\/Large) | 0.71 lbs (Extra Large\/XXL).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBump Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egalvion caiman bump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guard weighs just 0.30 lbs (Small\/Medium\/Large) | 0.33 lbs (Extra Large\/XXL).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall\/Medium\/Large (SM\/MD\/LG) and Extra Large\/XXL (XL\/XXL).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black, Grey, and Tan 499.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made specifically to lock into the side rails of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalvion Caiman TL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the Caiman Bump helmet systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/0635\/5980\/files\/Galvion_Caiman_mandible.png?v=1776748872\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box for Caiman Balistic Mandible Guard? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1) Galvion Caiman Ballistic Mandible Guard (fully assembled and ready for use)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(2) Integrated Foldable Side Arms (pre-attached to the main shield)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(2) Slide, Latch, and Lock Mechanisms (built directly into the arms for instant rail mounting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaiman Balistic Mandible Guard Product FAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does the Caiman Ballistic Mandible Guard do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a strong shield for your lower face and jaw. It connects to your helmet to protect you from flying debris, shrapnel, and bullets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many variants does this product have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are two main variants. You can pick the heavy-duty Ballistic version to stop 9mm bullets. You can also pick the lighter Bump version if you only need protection from falls, crashes, and blunt impacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat colors does it come in?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis jaw guard is available in three colors. You can choose Black, Grey, or Tan 499 to match the rest of your tactical gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes in two sizes to fit your helmet setup. You can pick the Small\/Medium\/Large (SM\/MD\/LG) size or the Extra Large\/XXL (XL\/XXL) size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill this fit on any tactical helmet? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. This jaw guard is designed to work specifically with other Galvion products and components. It locks directly into the exact side rails of a Galvion Caiman helmet, like the Caiman TL or the Caiman Bump. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I drink water while wearing it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The guard has a bendable design with an open swing action. You can unclip one side and swing it wide open to drink or speak clearly without taking the whole guard off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use a Galvion Caiman helmet cover with this attached? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The ultra-slim design of this jaw guard lets it lock directly into your side rails without catching or snagging on your Galvion Caiman helmet cover. This ensures your entire head system stays protected and camouflaged at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Galvion mandible Caiman guard available in a ballistic rating? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The official Galvion Caiman mandible is available as a heavy-duty ballistic mandible guard, which stops 9mm rounds and high-speed fragmentation. If you do not need bullet protection, you can choose the lighter Bump version instead. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAre there any purchase restrictions for this item?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Since we sell a product controlled by strict export laws, we must confirm your military, law enforcement, or first responder status. By checking out, the buyer agrees to verification through ID.me to ensure this gear stays in authorized hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the Caiman ballistic mandible guard price?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe current price is $597.00. This gives you top-level safety and an easy, tool-free setup for your head system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I purchase Caiman ballistic mandible guard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre you looking for Galvion Caiman for sale? You can find the Caiman ballistic mandible guard for sale directly from Atomic Defense. We are an authorized dealer for Galvion. 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