<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by paragon:
"I saw a local demonstration and there was no trick involved."<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Paragon,
I was referring to the CEO standing behind a glass window with the film on it and letting someone shoot AT him being a trick, not that the film itself was a trick. I just can't imagine myself being a test dummy for any "bullet-proof" device.
They talk about the CEO doing this on one of the webpages for ACE.
I think that if I wanted bullet-proofing I would get armor and "real" bullet proof glass. I don't feel like I need an armored car (just a car that looks like one) BUT, this film "looks" good even without the bullet proof factor. Speaking of looks? I saw on the website that the auto film comes with a 2-year warranty. There is OFTEN a reason why a manufacturer chooses a certain time limit for a warranty... Two years is NOT too good for my money.
I've had my windows broken out before but have never been trapped in a sinking car with inoperative door locks or power windows. Of course past performance is not... well you know the rest. Maybe the best idea would be to replace the H2's battery with a gel cell so the doors and windows would be less likely to quit working?
I will "go" anywhere with you with my 9mm. But I would hate to think about firing the 9mm - HK MP5 inside the H2 without hi-quality ear protection! And, can you imagine the hot brass flying all around! Last time I checked, the HK is still the basic weapon used by the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team, many or even most SWAT Units, and other world-class counter-terrorist organizations... I think it's considered THE main weapon in Close Quarters Battle (CQB) environment, even in a "puny" 9mm configuration. But you were saying something about your 40 caliber? Oh, maybe that the .40 doesn't require a tax stamp?
Security film, from any company, would --- it seems, give a person added security from bat weilding jerks? At the very least it would give me more time to help defend myself from what would clearly seem to be a life-threatening attack in addition to better security while the car is unoccupied.
FWIW, I think that I just might go with the 3M film though. Even though it's not quite as strong, it is very strong, and it does have a lifetime parts/labor warranty backed by a company with a super reputation. Plus, I think the 3M film is widely available?
Ed