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Ballistic Protection Systems: Options for Enhanced Safety

Ballistic protection is nonnegotiable in locations like government buildings, banks, schools, and customer service stations. This is especially true for spaces in which the general public is free to enter specific areas without first encountering security officers or check-in kiosks. Determining the right ballistic protection systems for your specific use cases can be challenging. Here, […]
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Ballistic Protection Systems: Options for Enhanced Safety

Ballistic protection is nonnegotiable in locations like government buildings, banks, schools, and customer service stations. This is especially true for spaces in which the general public is free to enter specific areas without first encountering security officers or check-in kiosks. Determining the right ballistic protection systems for your specific use cases can be challenging. Here, […]
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K-12 Secure Vestibules: Retrofit Sequencing in Occupied Schools

Parents and students expect private and public schools to be safe environments for learning. Decision-makers and builders commonly make adjustments to educational buildings to keep threats outside and away from the classrooms and the facilities. A retrofit procedure can make educational spaces more comfortable for learners while maintaining a welcoming environment. The Value of School […]
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Ballistic Panels & Their Important Role in Building Protection

Modern security threats require more than cameras and access controls; ballistic panel building protectionoffers a physical safeguard against firearm attacks, creating stronger barriers in critical areas like government facilities, schools, financial institutions and corporate offices. At its core, ballistic panel protection refers to wall, ceiling or structural panels manufactured from materials designed to resist ballistic […]
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Types of Bullet Resistant Glass

When people think of security upgrades, they often picture cameras, locks or alarm systems. But one of the most critical and overlooked components of any secure building or vehicle is the glass that protects it. Bullet resistant glass is engineered to slow down or stop bullets, offering protection in places where standard glass would shatter […]
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Blast Protection System Considerations

It may seem unthinkable, but building owners and managers need to be prepared to protect their properties from a wide range of threats. In many cases, this means fortifying their buildings with systems designed to resist gunfire and forced entry attempts. This is often enough for most commercial buildings such as retail stores, gas stations […]
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Different Types of Curtain Wall Solutions and Systems

Curtain walls have become foundational to modern building design, offering visually striking facades that also deliver structural and environmental benefits. These non-load-bearing systems can protect the building envelope from weather and other threats (ballistic, blast, forced entry) while contributing to energy efficiency and aesthetics — a rare combination of form and function. In this breakdown, […]
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Safety Tips for Schools

School administrators have a responsibility not only to provide students with a quality education, but also a safe environment in which to earn it. No matter what grade level, students can’t concentrate on their studies if they don’t feel safe. That makes school safety and security a high priority from preschool all the way up […]
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The Role of Ballistic Fiberglass Panels in Building Security

The Importance of Ballistic Fiberglass Panels Bullet-resistant windows and doors are essential for protecting people and property in buildings most frequently targeted by criminals. However, it’s important to note that windows and doors are only one element of a property. Focusing only on protective ballistic glazing means there may still be some significant weak spots […]
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Specialty Fenestration Group Hosts Successful Annual Security Sales Meeting Focusing on Education and Collaboration

February 27, 2025: Houston, TX – Specialty Fenestration Group (SFG), the parent company of Quikserv and US Bullet Proofing (USBP), recently held its annual sales meeting in Houston, Texas. The event, themed “Together We Thrive in 2025,” welcomed over 40 participants, including national sales agency partners, industry experts, and company executives, for a two-day gathering […]
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