Architectural Armor for the Discerning Buyer THE SAFETY OF CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES IS THE LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL BUSINESSES... Your company can't afford to risk lives! The ballistic armoring field is relatively small, made up of small companies - and everyone wants your business. You can buy from catalogs, factory direct or distributors. But most importantly you need a professional to guide you through the minefields. Initially, adding bullet resistant armoring may seem simple and there are those who have tried to make it appear no different from other building materials. In actuality, the bullet resistant field is very complex. This is why reputable companies use Underwriters Laboratories Standard 752 (UL-752) as their guide. They understand the difference between LISTED and MEETS and don't use other testing facilities as being comparable to UL. It is also why they don't say bullet proof. While not all of the components in a ballistic enclosure need to be UL listed, the major ones, such as the transparent and opaque materials that make up the bulk of the armoring materials, should carry that label. As an example, Bullet Guard's attachments may not be UL-752, but they are backed by UL-752 materials. It is always the UL-752 material that is the protecting agent. To prevent "pop-out” under force, Bullet Guard's Ballistic Capture Frames are carefully calculated as to thickness and size of material in ratio to rabbet depth of edge engagement.

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Tested Materials, Application Experts Bullet Guard maintains a testing booth with a chronograph to ensure that all materials, attachments, fasteners and accessories meet our exacting requirements. UL-752 standards are our guidelines, but UL only tests materials, they do not advise how the materials should be used. Bullet Guard's sales, production and design staff are trained as to the correct material for the application. Visitors are welcome to see first hand how ballistic materials perform. At our live fire testing, you can readily see that while some materials may stop bullets, they may not stop ricochets. Many of our materials such as poly-carbonate and fiberglass are non-ricochet. Our testing has directed us in the use of hard accessories, such as deal trays and pass-thrus, and we have also found ways to make them non ricochet. Architects and contractors/ glaziers are welcome to utilize our designs and technical expertise at no additional charge.

Designer Ballistics Adds to Bullet Guard's Product Acceptance Many employers are fearful of customer rejection of bullet resisting barriers. But customers are increasingly asking for this protection because they know they are safer in a store with visible security. The fact that 50% of workplace homicide victims work in retail establishments is not lost to the consumer. To make the retail outlet and/or the office lobby more inviting, Bullet Guard has developed ways to soften the look while hardening the target. This includes use of powder coat multi-color frame finishes, fabric coverings, wood trims, brass, faux marble, etc.