Optishield Tactical™ – Bullet Resistant Glass for Law Enforcement Vehicles

Introducing the next evolution in Officer safety…. ballistic armored glass for vehicles.

For too long, our first responders have gone unprotected in their vehicles, leaving them vulnerable to ambush-style attacks and ballistic threats. As bullet resistant glass manufacturers, Custom Glass Solutions designs and manufactures ballistic bullet resistant glass (often referred to as ‘bulletproof glass’) for law enforcement vehicles, as well as for commercial facilities and government and transportation solutions. Optishield Tactical armored glass replaces OEM glass in all current patrol vehicle platforms, providing invisible, level NIJ3A ballistic protection for both windshields and side glass.

Optishield Tactical ballistic armored glass offers an unparalleled protection level while also appearing visibly indistinguishable from OEM glass and ordinary glass, and still allows users to raise and lower the side windows normally. Advanced materials, OEM-level environmental testing, and independent ballistic testing assure you of the absolute best bullet resistant glass available today for armored glass vehicle applications.

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Read how Optishield Tactical bullet resistant glass saved the life of a deputy sheriff in Leon County, Texas, who was ambushed by an armed perpetrator.

Optishield Tactical, proudly manufactured in the USA, sets the gold standard for premium transparent, bullet resistant glass for cars and vehicles – meticulously designed for the law enforcement sector. Optishield Tactical bullet resistant glass ensures superior protection that exceeds level NIJ3A requirements, utilizing cutting-edge ballistic materials. It empowers every law enforcement agency with the capability to provide top-tier, life-saving security for their officers. Additionally, it is available with shootout capability.

Did you know our Transit Assault Barriers use our Optishield Tactical bullet resistant glass? Get the same protection that’s used in thousands of law enforcement vehicles, for your public transportation systems.

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FAQs on Optishield Tactical Bullet Resistant Glass

What is the BRS-15™ ballistic performance specification?

BRS-15™ establishes rifle-threat resistance requirements for armored glass used in law-enforcement vehicles at sub-one-inch thicknesses. Certification requires independent testing by an NVLAP-accredited ballistic laboratory using full windshield assemblies installed at real in-vehicle mounting angles with no penetration under defined rifle-fire conditions. OptiShield is currently the only armored glass platform certified to the BRS-15 specification. Learn more about the BRS-15 spec here.

Can Optishield Tactical bullet resistant glass be tinted different colors?

Yes, Optishield can be tinted to virtually any color; current standard variations come in automotive clear, green, light grey, and privacy grey. Be sure to check DOT regulations in your state regarding required light transmission and options for special-use waivers.

Can antenna wiring or heat-defrost wiring for windshields be embedded in CGS’s bullet resistant glass?

At present, Optishield does not offer options for embedded antenna wiring or defrost wiring in our bullet resistant glass. However, CGS can evaluate your unique application needs and recommend a potential path forward to meet your requirements.

What vehicle configurations are available for Optishield bullet resistant glass?

Optishield is available for bulletproof windshield systems, for fixed side glass or roll-down (operable) side glass, and for rear glass options in law enforcement and security vehicles.

How thick is bullet resistant glass?

Thickness depends on the ballistic threat level and intended application.

Handgun protection, NIJ Level I–II – approximately ¾”

Magnum handgun protection, NIJ Level IIIA – approximately ¾” to 1¼”

Traditional rifle-resistant glass – 2″ to 3″+

Historically, glass under one inch thick was limited to handgun protection only. OptiShield™ featuring BRS-15™ changes that expectation by delivering rifle-threat resistance in glass thicknesses where only handgun-rated solutions were previously available, significantly reducing weight compared to traditional rifle-rated glass.

Is bulletproof glass really bulletproof?

No. The correct industry term is bullet resistant glass. Given enough time, repeated impacts, or sufficiently high-energy rifle threats, any transparent armor can eventually be defeated. Bullet resistant ballistic glass is designed to absorb and disperse kinetic energy, prevent penetration, and preserve survivable space long enough for occupants to respond, maneuver, or escape.

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