What Does it Mean to Have a Bulletproof Vehicle? Understanding Protection

The first thing that often comes to mind when someone hears of an armored vehicle is the term bulletproof vehicle. Most of the time, when we see armored vehicles, it’s in movies and on TV doing one thing only: deflecting bullets, explosives, and other ballistic threats. These fictional representations then create misconceptions for the public about what armored vehicles can do.

The Term Bulletproof Vehicle

Saying something is “bulletproof” actually does more bad than good. Victory Armoring Solutions Global (VASG) will never claim to have bulletproof vehicles, as this creates a false sense of security. The term “bulletproof” is misleading as it implies the vehicle provides absolute protection against ballistic threats and suggests that the vehicle is invincible in any situation.

In reality, not all armored vehicles will be rated to withstand all types of ballistic threats, and even those vehicles that are able to mitigate most threats may still encounter real-world, unforeseen variables that will affect all armored vehicles differently. When it comes to ballistic threats, anything from the angle of impact, distance, repeated strikes, and more can alter any situation and expose a bulletproof vehicle as being not-so-bulletproof after all.

Transparency is Best

So why will VASG never market our product as a bulletproof vehicle? At VASG, we believe in transparency and honest communication. We know all the misconceptions the public believes about armored vehicles, and instead of using these false pretenses as marketing strategies, we understand what you really need: the truth. When making a decision that directly affects safety and security, VASG wants to be sure our clients make the right decisions and know exactly what they are investing in. VASG is a partner in your protection and believes in educating you on the true capabilities of armored vehicles.

Manufacturing Armored Vehicles

So, since armored vehicles are not bulletproof vehicles, what kind of protection do they provide? As no client is the same, no armored vehicle is the same. VASG designs each vehicle to the protection level that they are suited for based on several international standards and categories. Some of these protection levels include low-level threats like low-velocity handguns, medium-level threats like rifle rounds, high-level threats like armor-piercing rounds, and explosive or specialized threats like Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). These levels always depend on how each vehicle’s needs are categorized during consultations and assessments.

VASG offers the highest quality armored vehicles designed and built with high-performance materials to provide the most reliable and effective protection in the industry. The most common materials used are ballistic steel, composite armor, ballistic glass, aramid fibers, and blast mitigation materials. Additionally, we use the latest technological advancements to provide effective and reliable protection like active protection systems, run-flat tires, and more.

With transparent communication, high-quality materials, and advanced technology, VASG offers unparalleled protection and trustworthy expertise to all who are looking to improve security, so you can always ride in confidence.