Posts by Jim Richards, Total Security Solutions
Guest Post: The Problematic Rise of “Bulletproof” Window Film in Schools – What Administrators and Legislators Need to Know
While some states are legislating the use of “bulletproof window film” in schools in response to school shootings, others are adding it as a preventative measure. These film products are usually thin, installed over the existing glass and fairly affordable. The problem is, inexpensive, thin security window film designed to delay entry will not stop…
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How Mass Gun Violence Trends Should Inform Physical Security Planning
If you want to add ballistic protection to your campus, facility or office, understanding gun violence trends can be helpful for identifying the type of protection you need. Ballistic protection is one of the most important investments you can make, and it’s too easy to make decisions based on fear or “gut” decisions rather than…
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Making the Case for a Systems Approach to Ballistic Security
In Bullet-Resistant Systems, Key Components Come Together to Build Something Greater For those unfamiliar with ballistic security, it would be easy to assume the process is as simple as a single piece of bullet-resistant glass. The terms themselves – “ballistic”, “bulletproof” and “bullet-resistant” – tend to inspire confidence, and the average person may not be…
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