We were delighted to see this story of crime gone bad!
KGTV San Diego reported that bulletproof glass thwarted an armed man’s attempt to rob a Bank of America branch last week. Read the recap of the story here. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the robbery attempt and the would-be robber walked away empty handed.
The San Diego Police Department and FBI released photos of the robber and are asking for assistance in his capture. Anyone with information is urged to call the FBI at (858) 565-1255.
A recent NPR report highlighted the growth of bulletproof glass businesses south of the border. As Mexico’s drug wars intensify, so too, grows the need for armored vehicles.
Photo courtesy of NPR/ Jason Beaubien
According to NPR’s report, there are 14 armoring companies certified by Mexico’s federal government. A plant engineer at one of the armoring companies explains that armor protection can range from level 1, or basic, to level 5, or advanced:
“Armoring a car, particularly a large SUV, can mean adding more than a ton of steel, thick sheets of Kevlar and 3-inch-thick glass windows. Once you get to Level 4 and Level 5, we upgrade the suspension and in some cases the motor to compensate for the added weight.”
The report also includes reference to lives saved by bulletproof glass:
“There have been… recent incidents in which bulletproofing saved lives. In April, gunmen ambushed the state security secretary for Michoacan, Minerva Bautista Gomez. The attackers fired 2,700 rounds into her convoy and ripped apart her Jeep Grand Cherokee, according to investigators. But the car had been bulletproofed and Bautista Gomez survived, though two of her bodyguards and two passing motorists were killed in the ambush.”
A transcript of the original report can be found here.
A great video from ABC13 in Houston proves that if it can stop a bullet, someone who tries to smash through a window that’s made of bulletproof glass has zero chance of getting through.
Courthouses are secure! And, although Total Security Solutions can’t confirm that it’s our bullet resistant glass that stopped this would-be escapee, we have installed our product in a few courthouses in the U.S.
We’re usually all about bulletproof glass and its myriad uses, but this recent news story caught our attention. We think 11 year-old Pietro Pellerito of neighboring Washington Township is the pinnacle of tough!
As reported in the Great Lakes IT Report, Pietro learned he had a brain tumor the week before a school math competition called Math 24. The surgery Pietro needed couldn’t be delayed, but his doctor “made him a deal that if he was doing well the day before the competition, he would allow him to be discharged from the hospital.”
Pietro was discharged five days after his surgery — the day prior to Math 24 — which he won on Jan. 28. He went on to win first place in the recent state math competition.
Today, Pietro will receive the Young Heroes Medal of Honor at the 21st Motor City Golf Classic.
Maybe there are some things (or people) tougher than bulletproof glass.
Recently, President Obama drove a Chevy Volt. The Volt, a new production electric vehicle, is only the second car that Obama has driven since heading to the Oval Office.
Photo courtesy of GM
Presidents are no strangers to top level security details and protection. In fact, Obama’s usual ride is a bulletproof, armored vehicle dubbed by some as “The Beast.”
For a video of Obama’s Volt drive, check out this article on WashingtonPost.com.
One of the world’s most famous women was let out of her bulletproof case this week: The Mona Lisa. The Economist has an interesting article that offers insight on what happens when she’s let out of her bullet proof case annually.
Photo courtesy of the Associated Press
Housed at The Louvre in Paris, DaVinci’s masterpiece has been the subject of admiration and awe for centuries. Painted in 1503, The Mona Lisa is rumored to be valued at more than $700 million.
For those of us not lucky enough to have a stop in Paris on our summer vacation itinerary, The Louvre offers a great multimedia slideshow that will allow you to get up close (virtually) to The Mona Lisa.
Our website is full of great information on bulletproof glass, but we still get asked (often) how our glass works. We don’t want to bore you with all of the details, but did find this nifty explanation of the process on HowStuffWorks.
Image courtesy of HowStuffWorks
Keep your eyes peeled for the “Keep Out” episode of Modern Marvels, too. We were featured on this History Channel program’s look at the manufacturing of bulletproof glass and the episode is replayed periodically.
We were pretty delighted to hear that bulletproof glass is among the amenities offered at the world’s most expensive hotel. At the Hotel President Wilson in Geneva, a five star wonder that offers 228 guest rooms and 48 suites, guests enjoy “all the amenities that define luxurious living, including Spa, beauty centre and hairdresser, and Fitness Centre.”
From the Daily Telegragh, a photo of the world's most expensive hotel room
Guests who spring for the hotel’s top of the line offerings get an added amenity: Bulletproof glass! Enjoy the view of Lake Geneva through bulletproof glass from the royal penthouse suite, which rents for a reported $53,000 a night.
Luckily, technology has evolved since the 30’s. We no longer test bullet proof glass as is demonstrated in this video. It’s an oldie, but goodie… and a great reminder of far we’ve come at developing not only products that keep people safe, but ways to test them for effectiveness.
If you’re interested, click over here to find more info on the process that we use to tackle every unique glass project.
Harman Kardon, renowned experts in the audiophile world, recently unveiled desktop speakers that are made from bulletproof glass. The speakers, available through the Apple Store, can be connected to any device that has a 3.5mm (1/8 in.) output.
Bulletproof glass ensures max rocking out
Not only are these speakers a really artistic addition to your sound system, you can rest assured that the glass won’t shatter, no matter how loudly you rock out.
With more than three decades manufacturing bulletproof security systems, Total Security Solutions is the industry leader for custom bullet resistant barriers that meet your bulletproof security needs on-time, on-budget, and expertly finished.
the robbery attempt and the would-be robber walked away empty handed.
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