SYSTEMS

The materials listed above are the core components to all bullet resistant applications.

The components are only as good as the system into which they are placed. The framing of a window is as important as the material in the window. While there are UL listed partial systems available, not all systems are applicable to every structural application nor can they be and still be applied to custom design.

17.Standard Components in a Bullet Resisting System: It is imperative that the framework capture the material correctly, that the transaction tray and the package pass-thru not allow penetration of bullets or gun barrels from the threat side.

18.Frames: Ballistic Capture of no less than 7/8" depending upon the material and the Level. Frames are aluminum alloy 6063 or 6066 depending upon Level and structural requirements. Frames can be extruded tube, special "L" angle or special "U" channel or combinations thereof. Some manufacturers have frames finished in baked-on enamel (powder coat) with many colors available to add a designer look.

19.Transaction or Deal Trays: Stainless steel is most common. Can be faux marble poured for designer look. Must not allow penetration of gun barrel, which is tested by doubled fist. If average sized doubled fist can penetrate, so can hand with gun.

20.Package Pass-thru:Allows articles that are too big to pass through the transaction tray to be transferred between the threat and the safe side. Pass-thrus are available in sizes to accommodate a variety of articles from clipboards to parcel post.

Common Building Types and Application
Government lobbies
Office (attorney, electronic, general)
Lobbies
Post office lobbies
Courthouses, judges benches
Law enforcement offices
Financial institutions
Schools
Pharmacies
Safe rooms
Military transaction windows
Fast food service counters, drive-thrus & walk-ups
Convenience store service counter & walk-ups
Media (news, TV, radio) lobbies
Hospitals & medical facilities
Family support, social services offices
Check cashing, exchange windows
Liquor stores
Computer rooms, web sites.
Money counting rooms
Toll gate transaction windows

Public Entities

1. Taxing authorities
2. Licensing authorities
3. Child / Spousal support offices
4. Department of Motor Vehicles
5. Post Offices
6. Court Rooms
7. Human resource departments
8. Human Assistance /Public Aid offices
9. Water / Power Districts
10. Nuclear Plants
11. Police / Fire departments
12. Hospital Emergency rooms

Private Entities

1. Fast food drive up windows and walk up windows and customer counters
2. Convenience stores
3. Banking Industries
4. Safe rooms for residential
5. Check Cashing
6. Commercial customer lobbies where cash is accepted