The Difference Between Bulletproof and Bullet Resistant Glass
As Colorado Springs’s window film expert, we often get questions relating to the ever-increasing niche of security glass. More and more public commercial locations are concerned about the safety of their staff and customers in the case of an attack or natural disaster. A lot of questions revolve around the concept and efficacy of “bulletproof” glass. We happily field any question at Colorado Springs Window Film but thought we would share a few Q and A’s to help our potential customers better understand how security glass and it’s benefits and even some of its limitations. Below are a few of the most common questions we get and the answers we give.
Is It Really Bulletproof?
It may surprise you but the answer is–no. Because with enough time and effort or simply a big enough caliber bullet, an intruder can breach supposed indestructible, “bulletproof” glass. As such, We prefer to use the term bullet-resistant. Glass treated by our experts with C-bond film provides an invisible “safety barrier” that protects your windows from high impact force and severe stress environments.
As you see below, the C-bond treated glass still breaks after the impact of 5 bullets but the glass stays in place–meaning no dangerous flying glass debris and in the case of an intruder–time for you to escape.
How Does It Work?
The best explanation of how C-bond works come directly from their mouths. According to their site:
“The unique qualities of C-Bond enable ordinary glass to dissipate energy by penetrating beneath the molecular surface and reconfiguring a hybrid spider web framework within the microscopic fibers of the glass structure.”
In layman’s terms, C-bond basically changes the glass on a molecular level to making it strong and keeping it from shattering.
What Does It protect from?
As you obviously know bullet-resistant glass protects from bullets. However, it also is a protective barrier from:
-Bomb blasts
-Hammer blows
-Flying debris
-Hurricane force winds
Regardless of why you are thinking about getting security glass for your home or commercial property, Colorado Springs Window Tinting can aid you in your thought process. Our experts are ready to help you make what could be life-saving decisions. We have over a decade of experience in the window film field and are always striving to improve on what we do and adopt new cutting edge technology. Contact us today for a free consultation with one for security glass experts!
Mike Kinsey
Mike Kinsey is the Chief Operating Officer at Colorado Springs Window Film and has over a decade of experience installing window films of all types. He has overseen hundreds of window film installs in the Colorado Springs metro area, accounting for a total of over 250,000 square feet of film. His area of expertise ranges from residential to commercial and industrial applications and includes security, energy efficient, and decorative tinting. His background in construction and project management gives him the ability to plan for and execute virtually any size and type of project. Mike's product knowledge and attentiveness to detail sets him apart and has given him a reputation of one of the most trusted professionals in the industry. He is certified by 3M, EnerLogic, and AIA for continuing education.
