The days when bolting a thick sheet of glass over a teller window made it “bullet proof” are long gone. Modern systems secure the entire transaction area with bullet proof glass, fiberglass, aluminum, and steel. These materials are seamlessly integrated with new construction, or retrofitted to existing structures in banks, …
A study released Monday by MIT suggests that adding a bulletproof face shield to soldier helmets could reduce the incidence of traumatic brain injuries in combat troops. According to the paper, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, “adding a face shield to the standard-issue helmet worn …
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 …
Our website is full of great information on bulletproof glass, but we still get asked (often) how our glass works. We don’t want to bore you with all of the details, but did find this nifty explanation of the process on HowStuffWorks. Keep your eyes peeled for the “Keep Out” …
We were pretty delighted to hear that bulletproof glass is among the amenities offered at the world’s most expensive hotel. At the Hotel President Wilson in Geneva, a five star wonder that offers 228 guest rooms and 48 suites, guests enjoy “all the amenities that define luxurious living, including Spa, …
We weren’t surprised at all to read a recent article about the Secret Service museum’s bullet proof glass protection. Unwanted visitors to this invite-only facility are kept out by numerous security measures, including a bullet proof reception area. Leave it to those who know a thing or two about security …
Bullet resistant glass (better known as bulletproof glass) is referred to very often in this niche industry. However it is a little known fact that in most cases there is no actual “glass” involved. The three most common forms of ballistic security glass are acrylic, polycarbonate and glass class polycarbonate. Acrylic: Bulletproof …
Bullet Proof Transaction Windows are the most common item of protection when it comes to bullet resistant products. At a glance they seem very simple; it’s just a piece of bullet resistant acrylic and some frames right? In theory that would be a good analogy but in actuality there are …