{"id":212663,"date":"2025-01-31T09:18:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T15:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=212663"},"modified":"2026-01-26T06:18:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:18:14","slug":"lenco-bearcat-the-ultimate-armored-ride-shot-show-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/lenco-bearcat-the-ultimate-armored-ride-shot-show-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Lenco BearCat: The Ultimate Armored Ride &#8212; SHOT Show 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every once in a while at SHOT Show, we come across something that isn\u2019t exactly gun-related but still makes us stop and say, \u201cOkay, that\u2019s awesome.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, that honor goes to the Lenco BearCat, a fully armored, beastly transport designed for military and law enforcement use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s big, it\u2019s bold, and let\u2019s be honest\u2014we all kinda want one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lenco BearCat Armored Vehicle -- SHOT Show 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T4bS3InW0RI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-built-like-a-tank-but-on-a-ford-chassis\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"lenco-bearcat-the-ultimate-armored-ride-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Lenco BearCat: The Ultimate Armored Ride -- SHOT Show 2025\" data-level=\"2\">Built Like a Tank (But on a Ford Chassis)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-armor-oh-you-bet\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"lenco-bearcat-the-ultimate-armored-ride-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Lenco BearCat: The Ultimate Armored Ride -- SHOT Show 2025\" data-level=\"2\">Armor? Oh, You Bet.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-room-for-the-whole-squad-in-the-bearcat\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"lenco-bearcat-the-ultimate-armored-ride-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Lenco BearCat: The Ultimate Armored Ride -- SHOT Show 2025\" data-level=\"2\">Room for the Whole Squad in the BearCat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-can-you-buy-one\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"lenco-bearcat-the-ultimate-armored-ride-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Lenco BearCat: The Ultimate Armored Ride -- SHOT Show 2025\" data-level=\"2\">Can You Buy One?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-final-thoughts\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"lenco-bearcat-the-ultimate-armored-ride-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Lenco BearCat: The Ultimate Armored Ride -- SHOT Show 2025\" data-level=\"2\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-built-like-a-tank-but-on-a-ford-chassis\"><strong>Built Like a Tank (But on a Ford Chassis)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lenco wasn\u2019t messing around when they built this thing. Sitting on a Ford diesel 7.3L engine and tipping the scales at a whopping 20,000 lbs, the BearCat is all about brute strength and protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s got off-road tires, so no matter the terrain, this thing is getting through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First responders, SWAT teams, and military personnel need to get in and out of tough situations, and this ride ensures they do it in style and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-armor-oh-you-bet\"><strong>Armor? Oh, You Bet.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how much armor this thing has, the answer is ALL OF IT. We\u2019re talking 360-degree protection, including windows that can stop .50 cal rounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/top-10-2011-pistols-shot-show-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"lenco-bearcat-the-ultimate-armored-ride-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Lenco BearCat: The Ultimate Armored Ride -- SHOT Show 2025\">Top 10 2011 Pistols \u2014 SHOT Show 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s right, even the glass is ready to shrug off rounds that would turn most vehicles into Swiss cheese. There\u2019s even a turret on top, which, well\u2026 let your imagination run wild on that one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-room-for-the-whole-squad-in-the-bearcat\"><strong>Room for the Whole Squad<\/strong> in the BearCat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Step inside, and you\u2019ll find plenty of space. Bench seating runs along the back, meaning you can load up a full SWAT team or military response unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also an access point for the turret, just in case things get a little spicy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-buy-one\"><strong>Can You Buy One?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, before you start daydreaming about rolling up to your local grocery store in one of these, let\u2019s clear something up\u2014this is probably not available for civilians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you have to ask about the price\u2026 well, let\u2019s just say if you need to ask, you probably <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/blannelberry-top-five-guns-i-want-but-cant-afford\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"lenco-bearcat-the-ultimate-armored-ride-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Lenco BearCat: The Ultimate Armored Ride -- SHOT Show 2025\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2894\">can\u2019t afford<\/a> it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lenco BearCat isn\u2019t just a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lencoarmor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"lenco-bearcat-the-ultimate-armored-ride-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Lenco BearCat: The Ultimate Armored Ride -- SHOT Show 2025\">vehicle<\/a>\u2014it\u2019s a statement. It\u2019s designed to keep first responders safe in the worst situations, and it does that job exceptionally well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it\u2019s not something you\u2019ll see in your driveway anytime soon, it\u2019s always cool to see the next level of armored protection on display at SHOT Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/lawmakers-youtube-instructing-it-to-censor-gun-related-content\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"lenco-bearcat-the-ultimate-armored-ride-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Lenco BearCat: The Ultimate Armored Ride -- SHOT Show 2025\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2895\">gun-related content<\/a>, but hey\u2014sometimes, a massive armored truck deserves its moment in the spotlight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" 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