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Protect secure entrances with bullet resistant metal doors and frames from Liberty Shielding. Designed for commercial, government, institutional, and high-security facilities, these heavy-duty ballistic door assemblies combine steel construction with specialized ballistic components to provide protection against specified firearm threats.
Available in UL 752 Level 3 and Level 8 configurations, each bullet resistant steel door and frame is custom fabricated to the required dimensions and door preparation for your opening.
Options include bullet resistant vision lites, custom hardware preparations, and fire-rated configurations, allowing the assembly to be manufactured around the specific requirements of your project.
Configure your bullet resistant door and frame using the options above to see your price and order online.
Liberty Shielding offers ballistic metal doors for both handgun and rifle threat protection.
UL 752 Level 3 is designed to resist the standard's specified .44 Magnum handgun threat.
Level 3 ballistic doors are commonly specified for facilities where protection against handgun threats is required while maintaining the durability and appearance of a conventional commercial hollow metal door.
For higher-security applications, UL 752 Level 8 provides protection against the standard's specified 7.62mm x 51 (.308) rifle threat.
The higher ballistic rating requires substantially greater protection than Level 3 and results in a heavier door assembly.
The appropriate UL 752 level should be selected according to the ballistic threat requirements established for the project.
A ballistic opening is more than just a reinforced door.
Liberty Shielding's bullet resistant door and frame assemblies combine the ballistic door with a compatible steel frame designed to maintain protection around the perimeter of the opening.
Our ballistic steel doors feature:
The result is a heavy-duty security door designed to provide ballistic protection without sacrificing the functionality expected from a commercial metal door.
The door frame is an important component of the ballistic opening and is manufactured to complement the protection provided by the door.
Standard ballistic frame construction includes:
Frames include a minimum of:
Proper anchoring and installation are essential to the performance of the complete opening.
Every ballistic opening is different, so these doors and frames are custom fabricated to your selected dimensions and preparation requirements.
The door and frame should be ordered according to the project's approved opening, hardware, handing, wall construction, and security requirements.
Ballistic doors are considerably heavier than conventional commercial hollow metal doors because of the protective materials contained within the assembly.
A standard 3'0" x 7'0" bullet resistant door weighs approximately 275 lbs.
A larger 4'0" x 8'0" ballistic door can weigh approximately 385 lbs.
A standard 3'0" x 7'0" door is equipped with at least:
For doors wider than 36" or taller than 84", additional support is recommended, such as:
The correct hinge configuration is important for supporting the weight and maintaining reliable long-term operation of the door.
Need visibility through the secured opening?
Bullet resistant door vision lites are available for compatible door configurations, allowing the door to maintain visibility while incorporating ballistic-resistant glazing.
The ballistic rating of the glass and vision frame should correspond with the protection requirements of the complete opening.
Standard architectural or safety glass should not be substituted where ballistic protection is required.
Certain configurations are available with both ballistic resistance and a UL fire rating, providing two types of protection within the same opening.
Available fire ratings can extend up to 3 hours under UL 10C, depending on the specific door, frame, hardware, glazing, dimensions, and configuration.
Fire ratings are not available for every ballistic door configuration. Where a fire rating is required, the complete assembly must be configured to meet the applicable project and opening requirements.
Bullet resistant steel doors and frames are used to protect entrances and interior openings where firearm threats are part of a facility's security design.
Common applications include:
Because the finished product resembles a heavy-duty commercial metal door, ballistic protection can be incorporated into a building without making the protected opening visually conspicuous.
You may see these products described as bulletproof doors, bulletproof steel doors, or bulletproof security doors, but bullet resistant door is the more accurate terminology.
Ballistic doors are designed and tested to resist specific firearm and ammunition threats associated with their ballistic rating. They should not be assumed to stop every possible firearm or projectile.
The project's security requirements should therefore determine the appropriate UL 752 ballistic protection level.
A conventional hollow metal door may look similar to a ballistic steel door from the outside, but the two products are designed for very different purposes.
Standard commercial hollow metal doors are not inherently bullet resistant.
A ballistic metal door incorporates specialized protective materials within the door construction to resist penetration from specified ballistic threats.
The frame and other components surrounding the door must also be appropriately designed when ballistic protection is required for the complete opening.
Installing a bullet resistant door does not automatically make the entire wall or entrance bullet resistant.
A complete ballistic barrier may involve:
The surrounding walls and adjacent building components should provide protection appropriate for the project's specified ballistic threat.
Each bullet resistant metal door and frame is custom fabricated according to the selected dimensions and preparation requirements.
Typical manufacturing lead time: 5–6 weeks.
Actual production time may vary based on the door size, ballistic level, hardware preparation, glazing, fire-rating requirements, quantity, and other custom options.
A bullet resistant metal door is a heavy-duty steel door incorporating specialized ballistic materials designed to resist specified firearm and ammunition threats. Unlike a standard hollow metal door, the assembly is manufactured specifically for ballistic protection.
UL 752 Level 3 addresses the standard's specified .44 Magnum handgun threat and is commonly selected for applications requiring protection against handgun fire.
UL 752 Level 8 addresses the standard's specified 7.62mm x 51 (.308) rifle threat and provides a substantially higher level of ballistic protection than Level 3.
Yes. This product is available as a complete bullet resistant metal door and frame assembly, providing compatible components for the secured opening.
Yes. Bullet resistant vision lites are available for compatible configurations. The glass and lite frame should be selected to provide the appropriate ballistic protection for the opening.
Certain configurations can provide both ballistic and fire protection, with fire ratings available up to 3 hours under UL 10C. Availability depends on the specific size, construction, glazing, hardware, and other options selected.
A typical 3'0" x 7'0" ballistic door weighs approximately 275 lbs., while a 4'0" x 8'0" door can weigh approximately 385 lbs. Actual weight varies according to size, ballistic level, glazing, and configuration.
No. Conventional hollow metal doors should not be assumed to provide ballistic protection. A purpose-built ballistic door incorporates specialized protective materials engineered for specific firearm threats.
Typical lead time is approximately 5–6 weeks, although production time can vary depending on the size, ballistic rating, hardware preparation, fire rating, glazing, quantity, and other custom requirements.
Customer is responsible for unloading all freight shipments. Bullet resistant doors and frames are extremely heavy, with individual doors commonly weighing 275 lbs. or more.
Prior to delivery, you must arrange for a forklift, loading dock, or other suitable equipment and personnel capable of safely unloading the shipment. Freight carriers are not responsible for unloading material from the truck unless a specific unloading service has been arranged in advance.
Failure to have the proper equipment, personnel, or facilities available to receive and unload the shipment is not grounds for refusing delivery, cancellation, or return.
The customer is responsible for any additional charges resulting from re-delivery, missed delivery attempts, storage, detention, or changes to the delivery address after the order has shipped.
By placing and proceeding with an order, the customer acknowledges and accepts these delivery requirements and agrees to the Liberty Shielding Terms & Conditions available at:
https://shop.libertyshielding.com/terms-and-conditions/
Order a custom bullet resistant steel door and frame assembly directly from Liberty Shielding. Select your required UL 752 Level 3 or Level 8 ballistic protection, door dimensions, and available configuration options to build the opening required for your project.
Each assembly is custom fabricated to your selected specifications and is available with options including bullet resistant vision lites, custom hardware preparations, and compatible fire-rated configurations.
Configure your ballistic door and frame above to see your price and order online.
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