The World’s Finest Ballistic Glass, Glazing, and Steel

A ForceShield™ against forced entry and ballistic attacks.

Simply put, Ballistic Glass & Armor Solutions manufactures the world’s finest ballistic glass, glazing, and steel. We developed the ForceShield™ brand to identify our industry-leading line of ballistic products and solutions.

All ForceShield™ products are independently tested according to the United States Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standard commonly known as UL 752, offering custom ballistic solutions from UL 752 Levels 1 through 10.

ForceShield™ Glazing

ForceShield™ ballistic glazing is a high-performance, proprietary system comprised of multiple layers of glass, polycarbonate, and adhesive interlayers specifically engineered to absorb energy from ballistic rounds. Available in UL Levels 1 through 10 for a variety of applications, ForceShield™ glazing can be manufactured to a variety of sizes, including oversize. Whether you require vision glass, privacy glass, tinting, low-iron, low-e, insulated glass, or other options, we can manufacture a ForceShield™ glazing solution to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

ForceShield™ Protective Window Framing

To support your ForceShield™ ballistic glazing, we custom-manufacture ForceShield™ ballistic window frames in a variety of sizes, colors, and configurations.

ForceShield™ Doors

We custom-manufacture single and double doors using our A6000™ ballistic steel. ForceShield™ doors can be manufactured in a variety of sizes and styles, including our industry-first all-glass ballistic door, Defendoor™.

ForceShield™ Storefronts

From high-end retail to high courts and everything in between, we have over a decade of experience helping clients create complete ballistic storefronts to protect life and property. Let our security experts help you design a fully-integrated ForceShield™ system to protect everyone and everything you care about.

ForceShield™ Mobile Protective Partitions

When you need a free-standing solution—perfect for historic buildings that cannot be altered—we offer customizable mobile protective partitions in your choice of size and finish. Overlapping A6000™ ballistic steel frames with an exclusive interlocking design provide seamless protection, anywhere.

SchoolSafe™

To address the increasing need for heightened security in our schools and educational settings, we developed SchoolSafe™, a dedicated line of ForceShield™ products specifically engineered for the particular ballistic and forced entry threats of active shooter attacks.

Product Specs

Available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 10
  • Aluminum
  • A6000™ ballistic steel
  • Clear
  • Low iron and other glass types and glazing options available for additional cost
  • Product Warranty: All ForceShield™ solutions come with a limited 3-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
  • ForeverSafe™: If glass is ever damaged in a shooting or forced entry crime, we’ll replace it for free—for life.
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Government
  • Corporate
  • Educational Institutions
  • Religious Institutions

Proven Performance

All ForceShield products are third-party tested and proven to meet or exceed the United States Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standard commonly known as UL 752, with ForceShield solutions ranging from UL 752 Level 1 through 10. Learn more about our product testing in our Resources.

Unparalleled Quality

Every Ballistic Glass & Armor product is engineered and made in the U.S.A. using the highest-quality materials on the market, our own equipment, and a skilled team of highly-trained professionals following industry-leading quality assurance protocols. If it doesn’t meet our standards, it doesn’t ship. Period.

Guaranteed for Life

ForceShield™ products are covered by best-in-class product warranties and our exclusive ForeverSafe™ guarantee, which promises that if any Ballistic Glass & Armor Solutions product is ever damaged in a forced entry or shooting crime, we will replace it for free—for life.

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 ForceShield™ solutions 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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