What Are UL752 Bullet-Resistant Guard Booths?

Whether you manage a military complex, government agency, or any facility that warehouses expensive goods, safety and security are likely your top concerns. Threats of violence lurk around every corner, and security managers must constantly find ways to make their perimeters more secure. One effective means of protection is bullet-resistant guard booths. But what is bullet resistance? And just how well does it ward off the threat of attack?

UL 752 Bullet Resistant Guard Booths

Bullet resistance is measured by determining the type and amount of ammunition the material can withstand without breaking. Bullet resistance is required for both the glazing and the structural steel. Shelters Direct only fabricates UL752 bullet-resistant booths in steel.

UL 752 outlines 8 different levels of resistance. Most everyday businesses at risk of robbery are well-suited to a resistance level of 1-3, whereas more secure facilities, such as military installations, may require a higher level of bullet resistance. The levels determine the actual thickness of the glazing and the steel plate installed on the exterior walls.

• Level 1: Resists 3 shots from a 9mm handgun
• Level 2: Resists 3 shots from a .357 Magnum
• Level 3: Resists 3 shots from a .44 Magnum
• Level 4: Resists 1 shot from a .30-06 caliber high-powered rifle
• Level 5: Resists 1 shot from a 7.62mm NATO/.308 rifle
• Level 6: Resists multiple shots from a 9mm submachine gun
• Level 7: Resists multiple shots (5) from a 5.56mm NATO AR-15 / M16 rifle
• Level 8: Resists multiple shots (5) from a 7.62mm NATO AK-47 / FAL rifle
• Level 9: Resists multiple high-energy armor-piercing rifle rounds
• Level 10: Resists 1 shot from a .50 caliber BMG (anti-materiel) rifle

By choosing the right level of bullet resistance for your facility, you can better ensure the safety and security of your employees, clients, and visitors.