At Y6D- our mission is to provide the highest quality ballistic armor. Sourced exclusively from North & South America. We pride ourselves on our innovators, thus ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of safety and reliability. Y6D supports all first responders, making sure they have the best gear to be professional, & safe in the work place, office, front seat, or in stealth mode.
Founder & CEO, Y6D Ballistic
📧 Jonathan@Y6DBallistic.com | 📞 +1 (702) 327-2525
Jonathan D. O'Donnell is the founder and visionary force behind Y6D Ballistic Inc., a mission-driven defense and innovation company born from experience—not theory. With over 25 years of experience as a private security professional ranging in intelligence, SWAT operations, tactical medicine, search and rescue, firearms, and hand-to-hand combat, Jonathan is more than a CEO—he's a protector by nature and by profession.
His firsthand understanding of what it means to trust your gear when lives are on the line has shaped Y6D from day one. As a former operator, Jonathan has sat across from men who survived because their armor held—and those moments fuel the heart of Y6D’s mission: build protection systems that save lives, not just pass tests.
Under his leadership, Y6D Ballistic has earned a reputation for developing high-performance ballistic solutions that prioritize mobility, all-day comfort, and real-world reliability. The company sources 100% of its ballistic materials from North and South America, down to the threads—an intentional stance against mass-produced, untested imports that flood the market. “We don’t build gear for the sake of sales,” Jonathan says. “We build it for the men and women who put it on every morning and hope they never have to find out if it works. But if they do—we’re damn sure it does.”
But Y6D isn’t just about armor. Under Jonathan’s leadership, it has grown into a multi-mission company with a bold vision:
To protect, empower, and sustain.
From NIJ Level IIIA-IV ballistic systems to eco-revolutionary fire prevention technologies like Blackout360, and Fire-Cide, Y6D is redefining what it means to be a defense company in the 21st century. The company integrates drone technologies, non-combustible firebreaks, and smart irrigation systems to combat wildfires and support land stewardship—bringing the same tactical precision from the battlefield to environmental defense.
Global in ambition but grounded in community, Y6D is building a legacy of protection with compassion, innovation with integrity, and leadership forged in real-world service. Jonathan D. O'Donnell’s career may have begun on the training deck—but today, it’s driving a movement.
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