A guard shack is a type of freestanding external guard booth. It’s usually the point of first contact when approaching a facility. Guard booths are often also called “checkpoints,” especially when they serve as access control at the border of a facility’s property. Unlike most guard booths, which...
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Jim Richards has spent decades securing buildings with ballistic materials. He and his team at Total Security Solutions...
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UL, ASTM, and NIJ are the three most commercially referenced organizations that have published standards for ballistic...
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Until a few years ago, ballistic guard booths were mostly found only at government offices and military installations....
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Despite embracing new loss prevention, asset protection, and safety measures, many retailers still reported having to...
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As of summer 2023, new legislation in eight states mandates increased school security, including ballistic security. In...
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Comprehensive, effective security upgrades are often expensive—especially for schools operating on a limited budget....
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