Apparatus and methods for reducing injury or damage from an explosive device are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a housing and at least one inflator coupled to the housing. The apparatus also includes a shield coupled to the housing. The shield has a plurality of channels coupled to the at least one inflator. The shield also has a compact position and an expanded position. The plurality of channels are configured to receive a fluid from the at least one inflator and thereby at least partially advance the shield from the compact position to the expanded position.

In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.

In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.

A hand-maneuverable ballistic shield and firing apparatus provides a means for defending a user from ballistic threats while simultaneously providing a mobile platform from which to return fire. Additionally, the apparatus offers a means of ammunitions storage allowing the user to easily reload and resupply during long engagements. The apparatus may be converted to be used in conjunction with any weapon system for any purpose, including riot control, home defense, hostage rescue, internal security, and direct action. Further, the apparatus features a means of observing the environment through the protective portion of the shield platform. The shield platform offers adjustable portions of the user-facing components to allow for operation by both left-handed and right-handed individuals to facilitate operation by the user.

A hand-maneuverable ballistic shield and firing apparatus provides a means for defending a user from ballistic threats while simultaneously providing a mobile platform from which to return fire. Additionally, the apparatus offers a means of ammunitions storage allowing the user to easily reload and resupply during long engagements. The apparatus may be converted to be used in conjunction with any weapon system for any purpose, including riot control, home defense, hostage rescue, internal security, and direct action. Further, the apparatus features a means of observing the environment through the protective portion of the shield platform. The shield platform offers adjustable portions of the user-facing components to allow for operation by both left-handed and right-handed individuals to facilitate operation by the user.

A hand-maneuverable ballistic shield and firing apparatus provides a means for defending a user from ballistic threats while simultaneously providing a mobile platform from which to return fire. Additionally, the apparatus offers a means of ammunitions storage allowing the user to easily reload and resupply during long engagements. The apparatus may be converted to be used in conjunction with any weapon system for any purpose, including riot control, home defense, hostage rescue, internal security, and direct action. Further, the apparatus features a means of observing the environment through the protective portion of the shield platform. The shield platform offers adjustable portions of the user-facing components to allow for operation by both left-handed and right-handed individuals to facilitate operation by the user.

A hand-maneuverable ballistic shield and firing apparatus provides a means for defending a user from ballistic threats while simultaneously providing a mobile platform from which to return fire. Additionally, the apparatus offers a means of ammunitions storage allowing the user to easily reload and resupply during long engagements. The apparatus may be converted to be used in conjunction with any weapon system for any purpose, including riot control, home defense, hostage rescue, internal security, and direct action. Further, the apparatus features a means of observing the environment through the protective portion of the shield platform. The shield platform offers adjustable portions of the user-facing components to allow for operation by both left-handed and right-handed individuals to facilitate operation by the user.

In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.

In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.

A secure storage device is presented. The secure storage device comprises walls, a bottom, a door and an opening for forming an interior chamber for storage. The device may be constructed of a variety of materials, including but not limited to aluminum, steel, impact-resistant materials, and bullet-proof materials. It at least one embodiment, the secure storage device is configured to act as a sun visor for a vehicle for securely storing a weapon such as a firearm.