R-12 Industries is a novel research and development company that specializes in ballistic protection systems for military, security and law enforcement applications. R-12 applies the field of medicine, specifically surgical trauma care, to the creation of protection systems. It is based in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded by a board certified general and pediatric surgeon/law enforcement officer (an extreme rare combination), Daniel F. Saad, MD, has unique experience in trauma surgical care, military and law enforcement service. His experiences have identified vital needs for ballistic protection systems that are nonexistent currently. R-12 products are designed to preserve life and are borne out of medical research and design. They are products with a specific purpose: to protect the lives of those who serve others.