Once limited to volatile third-world nations, demand for bulletproof cars has dramatically risen in America, industry insiders told The Post. Once limited to volatile third-world nations, demand fo…
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“It’s been pretty shocking,” said Mark Burton of Utah-based Armormax, one of the world’s largest auto bulletproofing companies. “I would say it really started about 18 months ago. It used to be politicians and CEOs. Almost all international. Now we ‘re bulletproofing Honda Accords.” The Nevadan said he spared no expense with his $85,000 package — and even ordered a PA system which allows him to communicate with people outside his vehicle without rolling down a window, in case of an emergency.in her car after making a wrong turn down a private driveway.raveling down a freeway with her parents was tragically killed after a random bullet pierced their car.
That socio-economic scenario, Burton said, appears to have sprouted in America. Residents in both crime-plagued and affluent areas perceive themselves as targets.this past weekend — has become a reliable source of business. Atlanta, New Orleans, Memphis, and Los Angeles have also become centers of bulletproofing demand.Burton said. “Doctors, lawyers — now you’re seeing real estate developers and even some real estate agents.
“It costs $38,500 for a basic windows and doors package for handgun protection,” Burton said. “We get people who are so scared after something happens that they’ll just get their windows done — or even just the windshield — because they can’t cover the whole car being armored.”
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