Ideal Protection Level

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When considering an armored vehicle, not all are created equal. The first step in deciding on an armored vehicle is determining your ideal protection level. The protection level you need depends on a few factors. First is how you will be using the vehicle and the perceived threat level. Will the vehicle be used for military purposes or for day-to-day activities? In addition, factors like cost, vehicle type, and number of passengers can also affect the level of protection needed.
A ballistic protection level tells you how much security a certain level of armor can provide. A commonly followed benchmark—and the one we will discuss—is the EN 1063 by the European Committee for Standardization (BR1-BR7). There are others to consider, as well, such