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Bullet Resistant Glass

Bullet resistant glass is built by laminating multiple layers of glass and specialist interlayers to absorb and disperse ballistic energy. It is intended for high-security applications where visibility and protection against forced entry or ballistic attack are both required.

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Bullet resistant laminated glass
Specified for high-risk environments where performance is driven by threat level, visibility needs, and operational security.

Overview

Bullet resistant glass is a specialist laminated product designed to resist penetration and maintain a protective barrier after impact. Different thicknesses and configurations can be produced to suit different performance demands and threat conditions.

In addition to ballistic resistance, these assemblies can help protect against smash-and-grab attacks and other security-driven threats where standard glazing would not be appropriate.

Key benefits

  • Engineered to resist different levels of ballistic impact depending on specification.
  • Helps maintain a barrier after impact, reducing the chance of penetration.
  • Provides added protection against forced-entry and smash-and-grab attacks.
  • Maintains visibility in security-sensitive environments.
  • Available in project-specific specifications to match the required security level.

Ballistic Reference

Bullet Resistant Glass Performance Tables

The tables below summarise common UL 752 and NIJ 0108.01 reference levels for bullet resistant glazing, including ammunition, nominal mass, velocity, thickness, weight, and shot-count requirements.

UL 752 Bullet Resistant Glass

Threat Level Ammunition Nominal Bullet
Mass g (grains)
Required Velocity
mps (fps)
PRL Designation Thickness
mm (inches)
Weight
(psf)
Number
of Shots
UL 1 9 mm Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core 8.0 (124) 358 to 394 mps PRL1001
All Glass
(Low Spall)
31 mm 15.1 psf 3
UL 2 .44 Magnum Lead Semi Wadcutter Gas Checked 15.6 (240) 411 to 441 mps PRL3004
GCPC
(No Spall)
28 mm 12.7 psf 3
UL 3 .30-06 Caliber Rifle Lead Core Soft Point 11.7 (180) 774 to 852 mps PRL4001.A
GCPC
(No Spall)
38 mm 15.8 psf 1
UL 4 5.56 mm Rifle Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core 3.56 (55) 939 to 1033 mps PRL7001.A
GCPC
(No Spall)
47 mm 21.0 psf 5
UL 5 7.62 mm Rifle Lead Core Full Metal Copper Jacket, Military Ball 9.7 (150) 838 to 922 mps PRL8001
GCPC
(No Spall)
52 mm 23.9 psf 5

NIJ 0108.01 Bullet Resistant Glass

Threat Level Ammunition Nominal Bullet
Mass g (grains)
Required Velocity
mps (fps)
PRL Designation Thickness
mm (inches)
Weight
(psf)
Number
of Shots
NIJ IIIA 44 Magnum Lead Semi-Wad-Cutter &
9 mm Full Metal Jacket
15.6 (240)
and
8.0 (124)
426 +/- 15 mps PRL-NIJIIIA
GCPC
(No Spall)
25 mm 10.1 psf 5
NIJ III 7.62 mm Rifle, .308 Winchester Full Metal Jacket
9.7 (150) 838 +/- 15 mps PRL-NIJIII
GCPC
(No Spall)
42 mm 19.3 psf 5

Project Support

Need a security-led laminated specification for a controlled environment?

Our team can assist with enquiry support for ballistic-resistant glass configurations and related project requirements.