What Each Rating Means.

Every build is engineered to a certified level, in EN 1063-rated glass and NIJ-rated opaque armor. The levels, the materials, and what each asks of the vehicle.

01 / Protection levels

Choose your level.

The EN 1063 and NIJ levels Baldwin Armor builds to, each shown with the weapon class and the reference ammunition it is certified against. Open any level for its full ballistic specification.

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BR4 handgun class

Handgun

EN 1063 BR4

02 / Protection in detail

Two levels, two different threats.

BR4 and BR6 are not steps on one scale: each is engineered for a different threat profile. What each level is rated for, who it is built for, and what it asks of the vehicle.

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BR4 / NIJ IIIA

Handgun and shotgun

Rated for
Designed for common handgun threats.

9mm, .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, plus shotgun

Who it is for
Everyday civilian protection against common street level threats.

Ideal for everyday civilian protection against common street level threats, carjackings, smash and grab, forced entry attempts, and handgun attacks, while maintaining the vehicle's everyday drivability, comfort, and performance. BR4 provides meaningful protection without the significant weight and vehicle modifications associated with higher level rifle armor.

Common misconception
BR4 is serious ballistic protection, but it is not rifle rated.

Higher velocity rifle threats require a higher protection level.

Weight and handling
Adds approximately 180 to 450 pounds.

Our lightweight BR4 protection is engineered to minimize the impact on vehicle weight and everyday drivability. Depending on the vehicle and selected coverage, a typical BR4 build adds approximately 180 to 450 pounds, comparable to carrying a few additional passengers and luggage. The result is a remarkably subtle transformation. The vehicle retains the expected comfort, appearance, performance, and usability for everyday driving while providing an added layer of protection that remains virtually undetectable.

A thick slab of laminated ballistic glass resting on the corner of an opaque armor panel with a brushed steel edge

BR6 / NIJ III

Rifle

Rated for
Designed for high powered rifle threats.

7.62x51mm M80, .223/5.56, .308 WIN FMJ

Who it is for
Clients facing elevated or targeted threats.

Designed for clients facing elevated or targeted threats who require rifle level protection without the appearance of a traditionally armored vehicle. BR6 provides significantly higher ballistic protection while maintaining a sleek, discreet exterior, refined interior, and near OEM appearance.

Common misconception
Rifle rated does not mean every rifle round.

Ammunition type, construction, and velocity matter, so protection should always be matched to the specific threat.

Weight and handling
Evaluated as a complete system.

BR6 represents a significant step up in protection, engineered for higher level rifle threats that require an entirely different approach to vehicle armoring. Thicker certified ballistic glass, steel armor, and expanded coverage create a substantially more robust protective system than our lightweight BR4 builds. Each vehicle is evaluated as a complete system, with careful consideration given to payload, braking, suspension, handling, and overall vehicle dynamics. Supporting components are upgraded where required. The objective is not simply to add armor, but to properly integrate a higher level of protection while maintaining safe, stable, and predictable vehicle performance.

03 / Materials

The Falcon line.

The Falcon line is Baldwin Armor's family of ballistic materials: glass, woven armor, composite, and steel, each certified, each selected for where and how it protects.

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A woven aramid ballistic panel seen edge-on where it seats behind the door skin, the weave catching the light.

FalconForm

Superior ultra lightweight woven ballistic protection. Advanced aramid armor engineered to deliver proven ballistic performance with significant weight reduction compared to traditional steel.

Packages

Protection level, then coverage.

Baldwin Armor packages are base builds, chosen in two steps: the certified protection level first, then where the protection sits around the occupants. The packages page lists each option with its starting-at pricing by vehicle category.

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