Not all bullet resistant products are created the same; some offer a higher degree of protection than others. Understanding bulletproof versus bullet resistance and the levels of protection available will help you determine which products best suit your needs.
Bulletproof Versus Bullet Resistance
Bulletproof means that bullets will not break through, but that is impossible for glass applications. We call bullet resistant glass bulletproof because it is stronger than regular glass and is manufactured to withstand more force. Bullet resistant glass takes longer to shatter than regular glass. It withstands larger caliber weapons and more gunshots before breaking. But the number of gunshots and types of weapons bullet resistant glass can withstand will depend on the quality of the glass.
Regular glass has no elasticity, so it easily shatters upon impact. Bullet resistant glass is made to ensure that the glass can absorb some of the force created by gunfire. It has flexibility that isn’t found in your everyday glass window.
With bullet resistant glass, it will take several bullets hitting the same spot repeatedly for the glass to begin to shatter. Even if it does, the glass does not shatter like normal glass. You are less likely to be injured by dangerous glass shards than you would be from a typical window shattering.
There are different bullet protection levels offered for bullet resistant glass. Some options only protect against handguns. However, some alternatives can protect against semi-automatic weapons, such as AR-15s and AK-47s.
Additional Safety Measures In Bullet Resistant Glass
Because no glass is technically bulletproof, some products on the market feature additional safety mechanisms. One of these measures creates glass and bullet fragments to return at the shooter. BallistiSHOCK causes the outer layers of the glass and pieces of the bullets to fly toward the attacker. This safety measure can scare or injure the shooter enough for them to cease the attack.
Another valuable safety measure allows for those on the other side of the glass to fire back safely known as COUNTERFIRE.
Who Needs Bulletproof Glass?
Many businesses choose to use bulletproof glass. Businesses that store valuables, such as cash or jewelry, are at an increased risk of attempted robberies. Banks, jewelry stores and liquor stores are often targets of crime. Government buildings, schools, and places of worship are also unfortunately another common target for attacks. Bullet resistant glass helps to protect business assets, employees, customers, and visitors.
Ballistiglass offers premium bullet resistant glass at an affordable price. We use BallistiSHOCK technology to provide our customers ultimate protection. Our products can withstand bullets from shotguns and automatic weapons.
At Ballistiglass we are on a mission to protect through innovation. You can see our bulletproof glass in action on our website. Contact us today at 954-612-6640 to learn more about our products.