B-Kit Add-On Vehicle Armor

New to Hardwire is its 2020 Interceptor Utility armor kit. The company is now offering kits in Level IIIA, Level III, and Level III+.

February 28, 2020

Hardwire LLC B-Kit Add-On Vehicle ArmorPhoto: Hardwire LLC

New to Hardwire is its 2020 Interceptor Utility armor kit. The company is now offering kits in Level IIIA, Level III, and Level III+. Hardwire's car door armor quickly attaches to a vehicle's exterior without any major modifications or difficult installation. The Transparent Armor Window Insert fits into existing vehicle window openings. The vehicle door armor and window insert provide protection against handguns and shotguns (NIJ IIIA) or rifles (NIJ Level III).

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