Bullit resistant glass found in gasstations????

I work at a gasstation and i was wondering how safe amI behind that glass?
Is there guns that can go thru it?

10 Comments

FallingMoon
on February 8th, 2012

There are different ratings for bullet proof glass, just like bullet proof vests. Most likely the glass in your gas station would withstand some pistol fire. Most likely nothing from a rifle. Some magnum calibers may also be able to punch through like a .44, especially with ball ammo or something that has low expansion. Its more of a deterrent then a means of protection. I would not trust my life to it.
SoftballPlayer
on February 8th, 2012

If they use armor piercing or Teflon ammunition it will penetrate bullet Prof glass but regular shells will not penetrate.
matrixmaruda
on February 8th, 2012

Your Plexiglas window is there more for your masters’ insurance than for your own protection. It is more for keeping Joe Creep out of their cash register.
There are MANY firearms that it wouldn’t stop, among others, any AK clone loaded with FMJ rounds, fired at under 10 feet would go right through. A 12ga slug wouldn’t even slow down.
Kea
on February 8th, 2012

That is all it is, bullet RESISTANT. It won’t stop rifle bullets or really powerful handgun bullets. The idea is that the bad guy won’t be carrying a very exotic weapon and it IS better than nothing.

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Species
on February 8th, 2012

Dude Any Full Metal Jacket above a 357 mag can bust right through. It will stop most hollow points or at least bust them up real bad. Any center fire rifle will get you & a 22 mag full metal jacket will slice right through.

PS Real life test: a 357 mag will penatrate better than a 45 but the 45 has more punch………….Example: stick youself slow w/ a needle, it hurts, do it fast & it doesn’t…….
SymphonyOfSound
on February 8th, 2012

Better hope the perp doesn’t have anything bigger than a .38 other wise you are in trouble. It’s just like saying stainless steel, will it stain after a while yes. Bullet resistant glass will it stop a bullet yes to a point most are designed for 9mm and below. Armored cars are designed for nothing bigger than a .308.
Zoe
on February 8th, 2012

most bullet resistant glass can with stand just about anything about the only thing i can think of that mite actually penetrate would be a 50 cal rifle or Armour piercing round,s and nether one of those you can get on the street so id say your safe
Rob
on February 8th, 2012

Cross-bow or bow and arrow may penetrate it..
Son of God
on October 17th, 2011

My mothers virginal gash will penetrate it.
None of Your Business
on October 17th, 2011

My mother is Mary. She had me when she was a virgin. Her virgin gash will penetrate your glass.