Hard Head Veterans ATE Ballistic Helmet (First Impressions)!

[@Code-Man_96]

Subscribed bro! Sick videos

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks so much man I appreciate it!

[@jamesshin4978]

Nice detailed review, thank you!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@leonardmayo5106]

Great video. Thanks 👍🏽

[@FirearmFreedom]

No problem man! Thanks for watching

[@0fficer47]

I go to work with this helmet everyday. Great helmet, very comfortable.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Great data point! Thanks for the comment 👌🏻

[@laturista1000]

@@FirearmFreedom excited to see your update to this vid with your new PVS-14s!!

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@laturista1000 thanks! I will hopefully be getting more NV content out soon

[@warrenharrison9490]

HHV has ear pro mounts now.

[@Sheild_against_the_wicked556]

I just ordered my HHV ATE yesterday. Will be here tomorrow. As far as the weight, yeah, a bump helmet would make some things easier, but why not just go ahead and acclamate to the weight of the ATE? Makes sense to me to get so used to wearing gear so that you don't notice it when you need it. I'm just rambling lol. Thanks for making the review.

[@FirearmFreedom]

You actually make some very good points, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment man I appreciate it!

[@Sheild_against_the_wicked556]

They just released the TEXAS made ATE lite for just under $1000 a month ago, comes in at 1.6lbs.

[@KellenChase]

Awesome review. Thank you for this. Do you have an aff link or code for when I’m ready to go on this purchase?

[@FirearmFreedom]

Unfortunately I do not but of course you can reach out and let them know you found it through my video that always helps 👌🏻 thanks for watching and sorry for the delayed response man just getting caught up!

[@NOER69]

You want affordable night vision? Look up the pvs14 monocle. You can run a dual setup of pvs14's with a bridge mount as well. Happy shooting and take care!!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Well I don’t know if for most people that would qualify as affordable but that is what I went with, videos dropping soon 👌🏻

[@blackops2960]

I mean, wouldn't that just make it more expensive? Buying two pvs 14's plus the bridge mount?

[@Jumpnjack55]

I bought my MICH helmet from HHV and it is fantastic. My coconut is almost 8.5 hat size and they were the only ones to have a true X-Large helmet that fits. It is very comfortable and feels like it was custom made for me. I can highly recommend the MICH from HHV. JJ

[@FirearmFreedom]

Nice! Great data point man I’m sure others will find it helpful, thanks for the comment!

[@legionnaireguerra7511]

Train as you fight . Don’t settle for bump helmets.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Valid, there are some situations though we’re I could definitely see a bump helmet being helpful. Definitely a personal preference thing 👌🏻 thanks for watching!

[@legionnaireguerra7511]

@@FirearmFreedom your right, it’s all METT-TC dependent. I was always taught to prepare for the worst case scenario in a combatant situation. But if I’m shooting for fun I’d do the bump helmet.

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@legionnaireguerra7511 great points 👌🏻

[@MobileAura]

@@legionnaireguerra7511 Also shield is crucial. Shield even more than helmet.

[@roguedefensefirearmsllc6194]

Love the video, you did a great product breakdown. "Pro Tip", you generally want to run your hearing protection and com's headset cables into the inside of the helmet, behind the pads. It protects the wires/cables, they can get cut or damaged if something were to impact the helmet. It also prevents them from getting snagged on something and getting ripped out. You don't want to lose comm's in the middle of a gun fight. Running them inside also gives the helmet a cleaner look. When you get into NOD's, if you get nods that can run off of a battery pack, you can get a helmet cover or helmet mohawk and run cables under them. But NOD's these days don't really need them, unless you are running quads or something else that sucks battery life. Other than that, battery packs are just more weight to crank down on your neck.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks for watching and for the tip man I wish it could with this set up, unfortunately with the cheapo Howard Leights they don’t have a long enough cord to go underneath the helmet and still be able to rotate out of the way if need be. Also the headset is not comms capable so worse case it just looses the sound amplification ability. Lol but I totally understand your point!

[@jaynikk758]

Battery packs are awesome counter-weights, I'll never again wear NODS without counter-weights, the back of my neck and bridge of my nose were feeling it big time for a couple day.

[@Charcoalcash]

Good video!

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks dude!

[@warrenharrison9490]

I wore the helmet all day once and even fell asleep in it, no problem.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya it is honestly pretty comfortable and I will be doing the upgraded strap system soon

[@TDH75]

Do your ear muffs still have the band on them? What are those mounts on the helmet?

[@FirearmFreedom]

They are unity tactical mlok mounts and nope the band was removed to install them on the helmet

[@outlawkaz6715]

Pretty good video. Considering I had a hhv you hit all the points I would of touched on.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks you sir I appreciate the comment

[@outlawkaz6715]

@@FirearmFreedom welcome back from the dead

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@outlawkaz6715 feels good to be back 🥴😂

[@TheJBerg]

Was looking for who the heck did the mlock conversion for the ear pro. Thanks for dropping the mention for Unity Tactical. Exactly what I was looking for!

[@FirearmFreedom]

So glad I could help man! Thanks for watching 👌🏻

[@warrenharrison9490]

If you don't have coin to swap to team Wendy adjustable harness, the HHV snap back strap makes a huge difference in how the helmet rides on your head, much more secure👍.

[@brothersinarmsatl]

Great everyday man review.. thx for throwing in shots of gas masks with helmet...got my hhv ate recently, so glad i did

[@FirearmFreedom]

Thanks man I really appreciate it, I’m glad your liking yours!

[@hotlinias5359]

Do you know where I can pick up a pair of msa sordins?

[@FirearmFreedom]

I actually saw them on Amazon a few weeks ago

[@zacg73]

I got mine on SRS Tactical. I run the Sordin Supreme Pro-X Neckband version under the lid instead of attached.

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@zacg73 I think that’s definitely the way to go

[@04Vettman]

Still made in China?

[@FirearmFreedom]

I believe the components are sourced from China and then assembled here or the opposite but regardless yes China does have a hand

[@04Vettman]

@@FirearmFreedom Correct, that is what they told me some months ago but were moving to Texas. Too long of a wait for me, I purchased a Team Wendy helmet but will purchase two bump helmets from HHV once made in Texas so still waiting...

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@04Vettman nothing wrong with that man I totally understand 🤙🏻

[@johnmcclain5503]

I want to see a test against 9mm etc....Shoot it.....!

[@FirearmFreedom]

If I didn’t pay full retail for this and if it wasn’t my only helmet I would lol

[@warrenharrison9490]

Mr Guns n Gear shot one.

[@stahlhelmturtle9822]

These helmets seem nice, but I wouldn't trust anything like this made in China. Plus, I was able to get an ECH (which is rifle rated) at only 400 dollars.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Ya the ECH is very tough to beat thanks for the comment!

[@jijujujujhuhbyhb]

show us how you mounted the head set thanks

[@FirearmFreedom]

As far as the ear pro? It can actually just slide right on the unity tactical mount after cutting the top of the ear pro to get your cord out

[@BradMillsOK]

@@FirearmFreedom so the unity tactical for team Wendy works with mlok?

[@BradMillsOK]

@@FirearmFreedom i ordered the mlok from HHV and they do not offer the movement my Peltor style does on my bump helmet. Really like the ability to pop them in and out of place for the tight fit/ear seal. HHV’s mlok only move in a circle. There is not in and out movement 😩

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@BradMillsOK ya mine operate in a similar way and I’m not really a huge fan of it I would much prefer the sordins

[@Low_SpeedZ]

im almost positive my ACH is heavier than this thing with nothing on it😂😂

[@FirearmFreedom]

It probably is 😂😂

[@AlabamaPilgrim333]

Not sure I’ll evolve to the ballistic level, but the older I get hiking in the woods, the more appealing a bump helmet 🪖 looks. (That and I really want a PVS14 😁)

[@FirearmFreedom]

Lol both really good points to get a bump helmet! And the nice thing about bumps is even a top tier one is not going to be to expensive at all

[@Kuebs800]

Hey man, how has your helmet held up? Do you still recommend? 🙂

[@FirearmFreedom]

It’s held up great, and absolutely I would have no hesitations in buying one 👍🏻

[@Kuebs800]

@@FirearmFreedom Thanks for getting back to me. Is there anything you’d recommend that I swap out? Like the strap system or anything? Also, once you’ve added your NVG’s and counterweight, is the total weight manageable on your head?

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@Kuebs800 the total weight is definitely manageable however if you switch out the strap system for an upgraded one it will be a lot more comfortable 👌🏻

[@Kuebs800]

@@FirearmFreedom which strap system would you recommend?

[@FirearmFreedom]

@@Kuebs800 I believe team Wendy sells theirs and it’s pretty solid

[@zacg73]

Nice! I liked the addition on the MIRA info. Was looking in to getting one of those.

[@FirearmFreedom]

Well I’m glad you found the video helpful thanks for watching! Stay tuned I have quite a few more Mira videos dropping soon!