The Industry’s First Purpose-Built, All-Glass Ballistic Door

More than meets the eye.

While this may look like an ordinary Class A glass door, it’s anything but ordinary. Defendoor™ was born from our experience manufacturing, installing, and maintaining ballistic glass doors, and supporting customers with poorly-performing glass doors from other manufacturers. There simply was no product on the market that could provide ballistic level 3 protection and forced entry level 8 protection with a refined aesthetic—and stand up to the rigors of continuous operation.

We created the Defendoor™ to fill this void in the market: An all-glass ballistic door designed to look just as good as a standard glass door, but install more easily, operate more effortlessly, require less maintenance, and provide comprehensive protection from gunshots and physical attacks.

It all hinges on a revolutionary pivot design, which enables remarkably quick and easy installation and adjustment, as well as effortless operation and unmatched longevity. Our proprietary door assembly performed flawlessly for over one million continuous cycles—a performance milestone unmatched in the industry.

Glass-clad polycarbonate (GCP) provides identical appearance as clear glass, and the door’s sleek, proprietary design provides class A elegance and unobstructed view. Suitable for interior or exterior applications, the Defendoor™ is compatible with all standard door options and leading access controls.

Most importantly, ForceShield™ GCP provides peace of mind, withstanding UL 752 Ballistic Level 3 penetration (low spall) and ASTM 3561 level 8 standard specification for forced entry active shooter attack.

Product Specs

Standard hardware in Defendoor™ assemblies includes:

  • 6-1/2” top and bottom rails with brushed stainless-steel cladding
  • 60” brushed stainless steel ladder pulls
  • Fully adjustable bottom pivot with a custom adjusting tool
  • Heavy-duty, concealed overhead closer
  • Magnetic locking system (other options available)
  • Width: 36” or 42” (single); 72” (double)
  • Height: Any height up to 108”
  • Weight: 36”x108” weighs ~400lbs
  • Glazing: GCP 1-1/8” thickness; low-iron float glass option available
  • Glazing: Laminated glass warranted 5 years
  • Hardware: Workmanship and functionality warranted 5 years
  • ForeverSafe™: If glass is ever damaged in a shooting or forced entry crime, we’ll replace it for free—for life.
Alternate cladding options available at additional cost
  • Electronic and physical locking system
  • Compatible with leading access control and power supply (not included)

Ballistic storefront framing, sidelites, and transom

  • Tested to UL 752 Ballistic Level 3 Penetration Standard (Low Spall)
  • Glazing tested to ASTM 3561 Level 8 Standard Specification for Forced Entry Active Shooter Attack
  • ASTM C 1172 Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
  • ASTM B 209/B 209M Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Sheet and Plate
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Government
  • Corporate
  • Educational Institutions
  • Religious Institutions

Comprehensive Protection

A tested and proven ForceShield™ against ballistic attacks and forced entry

Class A Elegance

Sophisticated design showcases expanse of glass for unobstructed view

Effortless Operation

Proprietary hardware enables hefty door to be opened effortlessly with just two fingers

Simple Installation, Adjustment, and Maintenance

Faster and easier to install than standard all-glass doors; cleans like regular glass

Built to Last

Rigorously tested to operate flawlessly for over one million cycles

Featured Projects

Corporate Headquarters

Standard finishes with automated opener

Data Center

Standard finishes and hardware

Corporate Headquarters

Standard hardware with frosted glass

Tax Savings

Did you know that hardening your space with Ballistic Glass & Armor Solutions can provide tax savings? Beginning in 2024, IRS Section 179 allows you to write off up to $1.2 million in security glazing purchases. All non-residential real property improvements that utilize materials for security are included, so installing Defendoor™ can provide a major tax break in year one!

All Ballistic Glass & Armor Solutions products are eligible, and additional deductions may be taken on the installation. Any business that purchases eligible material can receive the credit; there are no restrictions on the size or type of company. Consult your tax advisor to learn how you can reduce the cost of your security improvements by taking advantage of this lucrative deduction.

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