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Bullet-resistant wall panels can be an important component of a building's security strategy. However, selecting a properly rated ballistic panel is only one part of creating an effective protective system. Installation planning, panel placement, seams, openings, and structural considerations all influence how well a completed wall assembly can provide the intended protection. For architects, contractors, facility managers, and security professionals, avoiding common planning

Planning a bullet-resistant wall involves more than choosing panels and calculating square footage. The protection requirement, wall layout, installation details, and delivery conditions all help determine which materials belong in your quote. Whether you are planning a reception area, public safety facility, commercial building, or residential safe room, gathering the right information early can help prevent delays and unexpected costs. Start With the Required Protection Bef

When most people begin researching ballistic protection, they quickly discover there is no single "best" material for every application. Steel, fiberglass, Kevlar, and Spectra each offer unique advantages depending on the level of protection required, weight considerations, installation requirements, and budget. Understanding the strengths of each material can help ensure your project receives the right protection without unnecessary cost or complexity. Steel Ballistic Panels

When people shop for ballistic materials, one of the first questions they ask is: "How much does it cost?" It's a reasonable question. Whether you're protecting a storefront, a school, a government facility, a vehicle, or a safe room, budgets matter. But focusing solely on the cost of ballistic protection can overlook a much larger question: What is the cost of not having it? The Hidden Cost of Waiting Many security upgrades are purchased only after an incident occurs. A brea

If you have ever thought about building a safe room into your home or business, you have come to the right place. In this blog post, we will be discussing how to design a safe room. Topics covered in this blog will include Why do people build safe rooms How to design a safe room When you might want to build a safe room Why would anyone want to build a safe room? Well, there are many reasons, with protection being right near the top of the list. Some people might be afraid

With Christmas upon us, everyone here at ArmorCo would like to wish you and your families Happy Holidays. In today's day and age, even Santa should be thinking about protecting himself. With the continuing rise in violence that’s happening all around us, even Santa uses our lightweight Kevlar panels and our fiberglass panels for his workshop. Our Kevlar panels are rated NIJ IlIA capable of stopping handgun rounds. The fiberglass panels that we carry come in ratings of UL1, U

Flash Sale!! For a limited time only, we are offering one of our Rothco 3743 Laser Cut MOLLE Plate Carrier Vests for only $50 when you purchase both, a Sapi and Rectangle cut, 11 x 14 inch Kevlar XP Soft Panel Inserts at full price. To take advantage of our generous offer, Call us Now at (440) 992-2331 and mention our flash sale. Offer is only good while supplies last!! Have you been looking for lightweight and flexible body armor? Look no further. ArmorCo carries Kevlar XP

The short answer to this common question is it depends. To understand this answer better there are several factors to consider. These factors include project type, desired bullet resistance and other considerations that could influence bullet resistance. The best answer that we have for our customers asking this question is to make samples for testing. Once you have tested your samples you should know the number of layers you will need to use for your project (and I would add

When you are looking to protect people or property from ballistic threats, not all bullet-resistant materials are created equal....

Hello everyone, we haven’t done a blog in a long while so there is no better time than now. With the recent violence we have been...