Bulletproof doors and windows can provide protection from criminals and attacks for businesses, or even private individuals at home. A building’s windows and doors are often the most vulnerable during an attack. Transparent windows and doors provide visual access to a business or building’s interior, the contents and people inside. People unprotected by bulletproof windows and doors might be eliminated as an obstacle before it is even known a crime is being committed.


Windows and doors, most often made of conventional glass in businesses where visibility is highly desirable, are easily shattered and broken. It takes only seconds for an intruder to break glass, and just minutes more to commit a crime or rob a business of valuables inside. Even wood fronts and doors can be impregnated without too much difficulty. However, with the many advances made in the technology and development of bulletproof materials, attractive design, visibility and safety are easily achieved.

Today’s bulletproof windows, most commonly made from fiberglass and acrylic composites and framed with metals like aluminum and steel, look every bit as ‘real’ as conventional glass. Bulletproof fibers are clear, and adaptable to a wide variety of protective applications. Bulletproof windows might be designed simply to be looked through while maintaining safety and security, or they might be designed to serve a function while maintaining visibility. Such is the case when bulletproof windows are designed for use as ticket windows at theaters, transportation venues, airports and more. Many of us frequent bulletproof windows on a daily basis at banks, walk up windows, or drive through establishments at pharmacies and other businesses.

A functional bulletproof window at a business might incorporate a package receiver or money transaction tray as a safe way to pass items between employees and customers. Voice transmission systems, with natural voice transmission features might be installed as well to facilitate communication.

A similar system or accompanying bulletproof package receiving system may be installed into or next to a bulletproof door. Peep holes or voice transmission systems can be installed with a bulletproof door to verify a visitor before they are welcomed in.

Besides being made from bulletproof glass, bulletproof doors are made from protective metals, too. Similarly, a bullet proof door might be made with a solid, impenetrable bulletproof core, encased with a more aesthetically pleasing surface. Doors are often vulnerable because of the penetrable materials they are made from, as well as their hinged installation and inadequate hardware, so when designing a safe bulletproof environment, proper door installation should be discussed with a contractor as well.

Both bulletproof doors and windows can be custom designed to fit the needs of a particular business or private individuals. Bulletproof doors and windows can be every bit as versatile and decorative as conventional materials. Cores and frames made from safe, bulletproof materials can be encased in traditional wood or other materials. Plastic laminates, corian, and veneers made from wood are often used to enclosed protective bulletproof surfaces on counters, wall panels, windows, and doors. Working with a certified bulletproof materials supplier or contractor, a truly custom bulletproof window or door can be designed to fit any requirement for size and function while seamlessly and attractively blending into a home or business’s decorative environment. With the well thought out designs available from bulletproof door and window manufacturers and bulletproof installers, there is no reason to trade function for beauty and décor.

Installing bulletproof doors and windows to any business or residential establishment adds protection from the world outside, with security from threats both natural and man-made. Working closely with a bulletproof materials manufacturer or contractor, the most vulnerable elements of a home or business can become the safest line of defense, without sacrificing function or design, providing homes and businesses with all they need to live life, conduct business and enjoy the environment around them with safety and security.