Shelters Direct has long been a leader in the bullet resistant guard booth market. As one of only two (2) manufacturers of bullet resistant guard booths listed on the GSA Federal Supply Schedule prior to September 11, 2001 Shelters Direct continues to lead efforts with innovative design and fabrication techniques.
Our high security bullet resistant guard booths are available to meet the strict guidelines of UL 752 1 through 8 – shotgun, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Levels I, II, IIIa, and III. Regardless of your request we can probably handle exactly what you need whether it is laminated glass vs. polycarbonate glass, gun ports, or elevated towers for over watch positions. When ordering a bullet resistant guard booth make sure you ask the supplier or manufacturer who they have worked with and what their experience is in this business.
When requesting a bullet resistant quote from Shelters Direct you can expect your building to have all the standard features as our standard guard booths with the ballistics perimeter protection level you need; including walls, doors, windows, air conditioner shroud protection, and optional ceilings and floors when needed.
The typical ballistic ratings used when building a guard booth are listed in the table below:
UL (Underwriters Laboratories) 752 Bullet Resistant Ratings:
| Rating |
Ammunition |
Weight
(grains) |
Weight
(grams) |
min fps |
max fps |
Number
of shots |
| Level 1 |
9mm Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core |
124 |
8 |
1175 |
1293 |
3 |
| Level 2 |
.357 Magnum Jacketed Lead Soft Point |
158 |
10.2 |
1250 |
1375 |
3 |
| Level 3 |
.44 Magnum Lead Semi-Wadcutter Gas Checked |
240 |
15.6 |
1350 |
1485 |
3 |
| Level 4 |
.30 Caliber Rifle Lead Core Soft Point (.30-06 Caliber) |
180 |
11.7 |
2540 |
2794 |
1 |
| Level 5 |
7.62mm Rifle Lead Core Full Metal Copper Jacket Military Ball (.308 Caliber) |
150 |
9.7 |
2750 |
3025 |
1 |
| Level 6 |
9mm Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core |
124 |
8 |
1400 |
1540 |
5 |
| Level 7 |
5.56mm Rifle Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core (.223 Caliber) |
55 |
3.56 |
3080 |
3383 |
5 |
| Level 8 |
7.62mm Rifle Lead Core Full Metal Copper Jacket Military Ball (.308 Caliber) |
150 |
9.7 |
2750 |
3025 |
5 |
| Shotgun |
12-Gauge Rifled Lead Slug |
1 0z. |
28.3 |
1585 |
1744 |
3 |
| |
12-Gauge 00 Buckshot (12 pellets) |
1.5oz |
42 |
1200 |
1320 |
3 |
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 018.01 Ballistic Ratings
| Threat Level Rating |
Ammunition |
Weight
(grains) |
Weight
(grams) |
Min/Max
(meters/sec) |
Min/Max
(feet/sec) |
Number
of shots |
| Level I |
.22 long rifle high velocity lead |
40 |
2.6 |
320 +/- 12 |
1050 +/- 40 |
5 |
| Level I |
.38 special round nose lead |
158 |
10.2 |
259 +/- 15 |
850 +/- 50 |
5 |
| Level II |
.357 mag. jacketed soft point |
158 |
10.2 |
425 +/- 15 |
1395 +/- 50 |
5 |
| Level II |
9mm full metal jacket |
124 |
8 |
358 +/- 12 |
1175 +/- 40 |
5 |
| Level IIA |
.357 mag. jacketed soft point |
158 |
10.2 |
381 +/- 15 |
1250 +/- 50 |
5 |
| Level IIA |
9mm full metal jacket |
124 |
8 |
332 +/- 12 |
1090 +/- 40 |
5 |
| Level III |
7.62mm (.308 Winchester) full metal jacket |
150 |
9.7 |
838 +/- 15 |
2750 +/- 50 |
5 |
| Level IIIA |
.44 mag. lead semi-wadcutter gas checked |
240 |
15.55 |
426 +/- 15 |
1400 +/- 50 |
5 |
| Level IIIA |
9 mm full metal jacket |
124 |
8 |
426 +/- 15 |
1400 +/- 50 |
5 |
| Level IV |
.30-06 armor piercing |
166 |
10.8 |
868 +/- 15 |
2850 +/- 50 |
1 |
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