UL 752, NIJ, and ASTM: Popular Bulletproofing Standards Explained
UL, ASTM, and NIJ are the three most commercially referenced organizations that have published standards for ballistic...
Three Best Practices for Ballistic Guard Booths
Until a few years ago, ballistic guard booths were mostly found only at government offices and military installations....
Customer Success Story: Adding Ballistic Storefront Systems to 5 Schools
After the 2023 school shooting in Nashville, a Virginia school system decided to harden the security in five of their...
Your First Bulletproof System: Planning, Production, and Installation
If you're planning your first bulletproof system, think through these five questions before speaking with a...
What Architects Need To Know About Designing Bulletproof Glass Entry Systems
A bulletproof glass entry system consists of ballistic windows, framing, and bullet-resistant doors. Other integrations...
How is Bulletproof Glass Made?
What bulletproof glass is made of depends on the type of bulletproof glass—there are a few different types available....
2024 Security Industry Trends
By Jim RichardsAs CEO of Total Security Solutions, I have a lot of conversations with a lot of people who are taking a...