Lucky man, your grandfather....Patton once cursed out my Grand Father in Italy.
Lucky man, your grandfather....Patton once cursed out my Grand Father in Italy.
The real problem with fortified vehicles is that they are fortified vehicles. They are incredibly worthless pre-event, they are very conspicuous, heavy, expensive to operate, and hard to store.
While a BOV is a good idea, it's main purpose is to be reliable, able to cross all expected terrain, and carry your long term gear to your BIL. For most people this is the SUV that they drive every day.
When you start up armoring vehicles they become completely different animals. The more weight you add, the worse it handles, the worse it accelerates and stops. You need to add more power, bigger brakes, heavier shocks and springs. Then you have to rethink the tires, and maybe even the steering box, and the gear boxes. On top of all of this you have just welded an metric *** load of steel to your truck. Your neighbors will notice. People will question. And this is something most prepers want to avoid. Low key is key.
Now getting back to fixed fortifications. while they aren't exactly battle field practical, they are pre-event practical. IF you are building or remodeling your home, adding fortifications is not a bad idea.
Lets go back to one of my earlier posts, Monolithic Domes, These are re-enforced concrete homes. These things are weather proof; Fire, Flood,Tornado,Hurricane,Earthquake,etc. Natural Disaster is one of the big IF's that people are getting ready for.
If you are securing your home, and replace all the lower level glass with ballistic rated ploy-carbonite windows, and secured the doors and their frames, then you have not only built in fortifications when irradiated raider hordes come for your children, but you have secured your home from pre-event break ins.
Most of this can be done without a whole lot of outward attention. People might notice during construction but not after its finished. For someone that doesn't want to draw attention this is the way to go. Furthermore most of these things could actually lower your home owners insurance. Thus saving you money so you can buy that really awesome uparmored mobile battle station.
I've never seen anyone mention this. I probably missed it though. Who knows what kind of disaster could happen. ..........crazies running naked all around.......
Believe it or not, Marines, Soldiers, Rangers, etc., agree quite often ...i like your thinking