How to Design a Police Station for Ballistic Security
Posted by Paul La Vigne onDesigning a police station for ballistic security? Strategic additions can take existing features and make them even more secure and effective.
Ballistic Partners to the AEC Community
Posted by Paul La Vigne onBullet Guard’s ballistic barrier product offerings include bulletproof doors, windows, barriers, frames, enclosures, accessories, and fiberglass panels.
Choosing the Right Ballistic Products for Your Physical Bank Barrier
Posted by Paul La Vigne onDesigning a ballistically-rated bank barrier is often a complex endeavor. In this blog, our team breaks down the essentials.
Fundamentals of Ballistic Barrier Design
Posted by Paul La Vigne onBallistic barriers are effective physical security assets when properly designed. Learn how advance planning and forethought can ensure a perfect fit.
Adding Functionality with Bulletproof Barrier Accessories
Posted by Paul La Vigne onWhen planning any project, the fine details can sometimes be overshadowed by the larger picture. People may be so focused on providing the appropriate amount of protection that they may forget to consider the necessities of daily operations. In order to ensure business as usual, ballistic accessories are utilized in a variety of ways, making […]
Transaction Systems: The Clear Advantage in Ballistic Security
Posted by Paul La Vigne onTransaction windows are a necessary safety consideration in any public-facing industry, as they serve as the main point of contact for any number of interactions, including the exchange of documents and currency. Utilized in a variety of ways, from drive-up windows to teller lines and service counters, these bulletproof systems offer practical and aesthetically pleasing […]
Bulletproof Fiberglass Panels: Ballistic Security that Adapts to your Needs
Posted by Paul La Vigne onBulletproof fiberglass panels offer employees ballistic protection in government buildings, police stations, guard houses, convenience stores, and many more scenarios. Also known as opaque armor, these rigid, woven panels delaminate (or separate) when a bullet strikes them, flattening the projectile as it is caught between the woven layers and dissipating the kinetic energy of the […]
Bullet-Resistant Enclosures: What They Are and How to Use Them
Posted by Paul La Vigne onBullet-resistant enclosures protect frontline personnel such as security guards or intake nurses in Emergency Rooms. They take the form of kiosks, safety enclosures, modular barriers, teller lines, security booths, guard booths, and other protected stations. These enclosures can be interior (security booths) or exterior (guard booths), providing a feeling of safety no matter the location. […]
Bulletproof Doors: Where to Begin
Posted by Paul La Vigne onBulletproof doors are essential for maintaining physical and building safety. You’ll find them in government buildings, banks, and police stations—anywhere that security is a priority—serving as a physical barrier as well as a visual deterrent to would-be attackers. Used in conjunction with bulletproof windows, bulletproof doors provide both effective ballistic protection and complete peace of […]
Getting Started with Bullet-Resistant Windows
Posted by Paul La Vigne onIn today’s ever increasing climate of workplace violence, bullet-resistant windows are more often than ever a key component of facility security plans. Offering higher levels of protection, yet with the clarity of a traditional glass pane, bullet-resistant windows are available in glass-clad polycarbonate, solid acrylic, or polycarbonate laminate make-ups, depending on the level of protection […]