Last month in Canton, Mississippi, a drive-by shooting at the Brooklyn Mart Convenience Store left the scene scarred by gunfire and shattered glass. Multiple bullets tore through the building’s front windows, and shards flew into the parking lot, narrowly avoiding a woman grazed by the spray.
Drive-by shootings at businesses and threats to schools and houses of worship are becoming far too familiar. They highlight a grim reality for officers, first responders, and civilians alike, with glass often serving as the weakest link in a structure.
That is where Clear Armor’s bullet resistant laminate enters the picture.
Unlike traditional ballistic glass, which requires expensive replacements and reinforced frames, Clear Armor’s laminate can be installed directly onto existing windows.
The result is an immediate upgrade in protection without tearing apart a building or draining an organization’s budget.
Clear Armor has been tested to recognized ballistic standards, such as UL 752, giving agencies measurable assurance against firearm threats.
When struck, the laminate helps hold glass together, preventing the dangerous “spalling” effect where shards fly inward. This means officers, staff, or civilians behind the window are shielded not only from penetration but also from the secondary injuries caused by broken glass.
Another advantage is its flexibility. Clear Armor can be customized up to the day of installation, allowing establishments to make adjustments on-site depending on the mission or threat level.
And unlike heavy ballistic glass that demands structural modifications and downtime, laminate installation is clean, fast, and doesn’t require shutting down a facility for a lengthy construction project.
The applications for law enforcement and public safety are clear. Police departments can use Clear Armor to fortify station entryways and reception areas.
Schools can protect classroom windows and administrative offices without creating a fortress-like atmosphere. City halls, courthouses, and even churches can enhance safety while maintaining transparency and community trust.
Compared to other measures, such as cameras or alarms, Clear Armor provides real, physical protection. Cameras may record an attack, but they don’t stop bullets.
With Clear Armor, officers and citizens have increased time, safety, and a stronger chance of survival.
For a fraction of the cost of full ballistic systems, Clear Armor delivers practical protection where it matters most. And when violence can erupt in seconds, time and protection are exactly what our communities and those who defend them need.
As one police chief put it after touring a Clear Armor installation, “Every second that glass holds is another second for my officers and citizens to live.”
Discover more about Clear Armor at https://clear-armor.com.
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