For Costume Use Only
Rome was built on the back of Greek politics, pasta was inspired by Asian noodles from Marco Polo's travels, and Beretta improved on Walther's P-38 with the 92. The Italian Peninsula has always been a hub of refinement, and when it comes to the SEPT2 ballistic helmet—things are no different.
If you take the PASGT helmet as a starting point, you've got a fairly good idea of what you're signing on for with one of these: solid protection for your head, temple, and ears from pistol threats and shrapnel. The SEPT2 is also pretty comfortable, easy to adjust, and quick to don and doff. These '90s-style helmets may have been declared obsolete by the Italian government, but they hold up pretty good. (And to be fair, a lot of the Italian army still uses the SEPT2, so take that as you will...)
We Shot it a Bunch
Legally speaking we can't recommend these for anything other than 'costume use.' Of course that didn't stop us from shooting one. Our conclusion? These helmets are roughly NIJ II. In our casual test the helmet stopped NATO spec 124gr 9x19 and super hot Egyptian +P+ smg ammo. A human head likely wouldn't have a great day, but we weren't able to penetrate the helmet.
These helmets are a limited-time offering. We aren't expecting to get more in, so grab one while you can!
Sizing
For your SEPT2 helmet sizing, measure the circumference around the widest part of your head (typically right above the eyebrows) in centimeters.
- Small: 54-56cm
- Medium: 57-58cm
- Large: 59-61cm
Specs
- For costume purposes only
- Kevlar shell
- NIJ Level II [ish] ballistic protection
- Adjustable nylon suspension
- Snug-fitting foam leather band for comfort
- Chin strap w/ quick-release buckle
- Medium weighs ~2.6 pounds with cover
- Large weighs ~2.8 pounds with cover
Condition
We've sorted the SEPT2 helmets into two categories:
- Excellent: serviceable to perfect webbing, no outside cracks, or significant dirt or wear
- Good: slightly frayed to serviceable webbing, chips in paint exposing the bare Kevlar, and some dirt and wear.
