A would-be bank robber in Smyna, Georgia was stopped by bulletproof glass yesterday. The robbery attempt occurred at a BB&T Bank at around 11 a.m. According to police, the man was caught on camera handing a bank teller a note demanding money. Fortunately, the area is protected by bulletproof glass. …
The Australian Federal Police recently invested in five armored cars. The vehicles will be used to safely transport national and foreign dignitaries. According to an article in the Canberra Times, the vehicles will be capable of withstanding M16 fire and a blast from some smaller explosions, too.
At Total Security Solutions, we appreciate any bulletproof barrier that saves a life, especially when it protects someone who’s acting in the line of duty. Earlier this morning, a police officer from Grand Rapids, Mich. was shot during a standoff. The officer credits his bulletproof vest with saving his life. …
When Jim Kirby of Custom Metal Products needed stainless steel deal trays for his customer to supply for a police training facility, he turned to Total Security Solutions for help. Custom Metal Products is dedicated to offering the fastest available lead times and the absolute best quality in custom metal …
As Pope Benedict XVI continues his travels through London this week, he’ll hit the streets in his custom vehicle. Dubbed the Popemobile, the vehicle is specially designed to keep the Pope safe, with armor-plating on most of the vehicle and bulletproof glass. The London Daily Mirror reports that, “the Popemobile …
We were delighted to see this story of crime gone bad! KGTV San Diego reported that bulletproof glass thwarted an armed man’s attempt to rob a Bank of America branch last week. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the robbery attempt and the would-be robber walked away empty handed. The …
A recent NPR report highlighted the growth of bulletproof glass businesses south of the border. As Mexico’s drug wars intensify, so too, grows the need for armored vehicles. According to NPR’s report, there are 14 armoring companies certified by Mexico’s federal government. A plant engineer at one of the armoring …
A great video from ABC13 in Houston proves that if it can stop a bullet, someone who tries to smash through a window that’s made of bulletproof glass has zero chance of getting through. Check out the video of a man trying to escape through a bulletproof window Courthouses are …
We’re usually all about bulletproof glass and its myriad uses, but this recent news story caught our attention. We think 11 year-old Pietro Pellerito of neighboring Washington Township is the pinnacle of tough! As reported in the Great Lakes IT Report, Pietro learned he had a brain tumor the week …