Protection Levels
We offer protection from Level 3 to Level 7, covering threats from common handguns to high-powered rifles. Our experts will help you determine the appropriate level based on your risk profile.
Protection Level Overview
Quick comparison of our protection levels
Detailed Level Information
Level 3 (NIJ IIIA / VPAM 4)
Level 3 protection is designed for defense against common handgun threats. This level is ideal for everyday personal security in urban environments where handgun attacks represent the primary threat.
Protected Against
- 9mm Parabellum FMJ (Full Metal Jacket)
- 9mm +P and +P+ high-pressure rounds
- .357 Magnum JSP (Jacketed Soft Point)
- .357 SIG
- .40 S&W
- .44 Magnum SJHP (Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point)
- .45 ACP
- Most common street crime handguns
Ideal For
Business executives and professionals commuting in urban areas, high-net-worth individuals seeking peace of mind, real estate professionals showing properties in unfamiliar areas, jewelry and luxury goods dealers, medical professionals making house calls, anyone who wants discreet protection without dramatically changing their vehicle's appearance or performance.
Specifications
Level 4 (NIJ III / VPAM 5)
Level 4 provides enhanced protection against submachine guns and high-velocity handgun rounds. This level bridges the gap between handgun and rifle protection, offering defense against automatic weapons commonly used by organized criminal groups.
Protected Against
- All Level 3 threats plus:
- UZI 9mm submachine gun
- H&K MP5 in all calibers
- FN P90 (5.7x28mm)
- MAC-10/MAC-11
- .357 SIG high-velocity rounds
- Tokarev 7.62x25mm
- 5.7x28mm SS190 armor-piercing
Ideal For
Security professionals and personal protection officers, executives in high-crime regions, individuals under specific threat from organized groups, politicians and public figures, jewelry transport operations, pharmaceutical representatives, anyone operating in areas where submachine guns are prevalent.
Specifications
Level 5 (NIJ III+ / VPAM 6)
Level 5 is our most popular protection level, providing comprehensive defense against military-grade assault rifles including the globally prevalent AK-47. This level is the international standard for serious executive protection.
Protected Against
- All Level 3 and Level 4 threats plus:
- AK-47 / AKM (7.62x39mm MSC)
- M16 / AR-15 (5.56x45mm NATO)
- SKS rifle (7.62x39mm)
- Galil rifle
- Mini-14 (.223 Remington)
- M1 Carbine (.30 Carbine)
- Most common military assault rifles
- Multiple hit protection from rifles
Ideal For
Government officials and diplomats, corporate CEOs and board members, high-net-worth families, politicians and candidates, executives operating in Latin America, Africa, or Middle East, celebrities and entertainment figures, anyone facing credible rifle threats, embassy and consulate vehicles.
Specifications
Level 6 (NIJ IV / VPAM 7)
Level 6 provides protection against armor-piercing rifle ammunition and professional sniper threats. This level is designed for heads of state, senior government officials, and individuals facing state-level or professional military threats.
Protected Against
- All lower-level threats plus:
- .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO (M80 Ball)
- .308 Winchester AP (Armor Piercing)
- .30-06 Springfield M2 AP
- 7.62x54R (Dragunov sniper)
- .300 Winchester Magnum
- Professional sniper rifle threats
- Armor-piercing rifle ammunition
Ideal For
Heads of state and presidential protection, senior cabinet ministers, military commanders, intelligence agency principals, ultra-high-net-worth individuals with extreme threat profiles, individuals involved in high-stakes international disputes.
Specifications
Level 7 (Military Grade)
Level 7 represents the ultimate in civilian vehicular ballistic protection, defending against anti-material rifles and heavy weapons. This military-grade protection is reserved for the highest-risk scenarios including active conflict zones.
Protected Against
- All lower-level threats plus:
- .50 BMG / 12.7x99mm NATO
- 12.7x108mm Russian
- 14.5x114mm anti-material
- Barrett M82/M107 sniper rifle
- DShK heavy machine gun
- Explosive grenade fragments
- IED blast effects
Ideal For
Military and defense contractors operating in active war zones, humanitarian organizations in conflict regions, journalists and media in combat areas, government officials in failed states, oil and gas executives in extreme-risk regions, diplomatic missions in hostile territories.
Specifications
How to Choose the Right Protection Level
Selecting the appropriate protection level depends on your specific threat environment and security requirements.
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Level 3-4: Suitable for everyday personal security in urban environments. Protection against handguns and submachine guns.
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Level 5: Our most popular level. Recommended for executives and high-profile individuals in regions with elevated threat levels.
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Level 6-7: Maximum protection for extreme threat scenarios. Recommended for government, military, and high-risk operations.
Not Sure Which Level You Need?
Our security consultants can help assess your requirements and recommend the optimal protection level.