Introduction to Automotive Armoring
There are different classifications that define the level of an armored vehicle according to the region in which you are located, for example: the NIJ (National Institute of Justice) of the United States classifies ballistic resistance at levels of II, III-A, III, IV . In Europe, they are defined according to the CEN (European Standardization Council) as B-1 through B-7. In Mexico, NOM 142SCFI classifies it with letters ranging from A to E.
These classifications can be confusing to the end user, so the only important thing to know is the ballistic resistance of the materials. This refers to the qualification that a certified ballistic laboratory gives them, while defining their level of protection.
Certificates and Authorizations in Mexico
Protects against attacks made with hand guns.
Most revolvers and submachine guns are considered hand guns.
TStatistically speaking, these are the weapons most commonly used by criminals.
They are designed to resist impacts of long-range weapons with armor piercing rounds.
They resist virtually all hand guns and long-range weapons depending on the level.
Rifles, assault rifles and some shotguns are generally classified as long weapons.
These types of weapons are most commonly used by organized crime.
