Shelters Direct has long been a leader in the bullet resistant guard booth market. 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. Shelters Direct has provided prefabricated buildings and booths internationally for Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (AT/FP) Security Upgrade, Access Control Point, Land Ports of Entry (LPOE), Military Entrance Gate, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Parking Control, Perimeter Security and Warehouse Control projects, among many others.
Typical Applications
- Guard Booth
- Security Guard Booth
- Access Control Point Booth
- Entry Control Point Booth
- Guard Shack
- Security Building
- Cashier Booth
- Military Guard Booth
- Overwatch Booth
- Bullet Resistant Booth
- Perimeter Security Building
- Armored Booths
Bullet Resistant Security Guard/Armored Booth Options
Structural Features & Options:
- Bullet Resistant Walls, Floors & Ceilings
- Swing and/or Sliding Doors (full glass, half glass, vision panel, or solid without glass)
- Heavy Duty Door Closers and Hinges
- Automatic Door Openers
- Panic Bar Exit Devices
- Many different locking mechanisms
- Gun Ports
- Pass Thru Compartments
- Built In Restroom Facilities (ADA Compliant)
- Raised / Elevated Platforms
Glazing Features & Options:
- Laminated Bullet Resistant Glass
- Polycarbonate Bullet Resistant Glass
- Fixed and Operable Windows
- Tinted Glass
- Reflective Glass Film
HVAC & Electrical Features & Options:
- Properly Sized HVAC (roof mount, thru wall, packaged systems)
- Bullet Resistant Air Conditioner Shrouds
- Forced Air & Infrared Heating (interior and exterior)
- Exhaust Fans
- Factory Wired Load Centers
- Exterior Mounted Generator Flanged Power Adapter
- Provisions For Security Equipment
- Exterior Mounted Security & Flood Lights
- Thru Wall Intercom Devices
Other Items
- Professional Engineered (PE) Stamped Drawings
- 3rd Party Approvals
- Bullet Resistant Certifications
- Brick and Stone Coping Preparation
- Custom Cabinet & Casework
- Portable Trailers (with & without a generator)
The typical ballistic ratings used when building an armored 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 oz. | 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 |
Most of our standard building options are available on our ballistic buildings.