Hardwire & Assateague Island Alliance Donate to Assateague Island National Park Rangers

OCEAN CITY, MD- With a partnership between Hardwire, LLC and Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the National Park Service (NPS) will have an additional layer of bulletproof protection when on duty.

On Monday 9th, the NPS Rangers received 18 Bulletproof Clipboards from AIA via a donation from Hardwire. These clipboards provide NIJ Level 3A protection, offering officer safety from blades and handgun and shotgun ammunition. Amy Bracewell, NPS Superintendent said, “The rangers at Assateague Island National Seashore are so appreciative of the community support they have received through this donation.”

The clipboards fit into the rangers’ everyday duties, but provide an added layer of protection should the rangers encounter trouble. Ashlie Kozlowski, AIA Outreach Coordinator said, “The park relies on their [the rangers] diligent guardianship of our visitors and wildlife, and we are grateful for our friends at Hardwire for giving back to our National Seashore community.”

George Tunis, Hardwire CEO stated, “This donation is about protecting the people that make sure our National Park is as safe as it is beautiful.  The park is a huge draw for our employees.  It’s a place to be with family, appreciate the beach, play, and unwind.” 

Together, Hardwire and AIA provided the NPS Rangers with emergency protection that is lightweight and easy to keep on hand.  Bracewell said, “They [the rangers] are passionate about providing park visitors with a safe and enjoyable experience on the island, and these clipboards will go a long way with the safety of our rangers and in turn, the safety of our visitors.”

Tunis ended with, “Living here with a National Park in our backyard should never be taken for granted, and we want all the rangers to feel valued and protected. This is our way of saying thank you.”

About AIA

Assateague Island Alliance (AIA) is a non-profit Friends Group organization that promotes the awareness and protection of Assateague Island National Seashore’s wildlife and natural resources. The organization also supports public education and experiences within Assateague Island. All proceeds directly benefit Assateague Island National Seashore.

About Hardwire, LLC

Hardwire is an armor manufacturing company that provides the military, law enforcement departments, schools, and public facilities across the United States with life-saving protection. Their team engineers lightweight body armor, hard armor plates, ballistic shields, clipboards, bag inserts, and vehicle armor to improve the survivability of humans.