What does UL 752 Level 3 actually stop — and when do you need Level 7?
This video breaks down all 10 UL 752 bullet-resistant protection levels, the specific ammunition each one is tested against, and which facilities and environments each level is designed to protect.
Whether you’re an architect specifying a bank teller line, a security engineer hardening a government building, or a facility manager evaluating a safe room, this guide gives you the standard-by-standard breakdown you need to make informed decisions.
What You’ll Learn:
→ How UL 752 ballistic testing works — including the witness plate and spalling requirements
→ Levels 1–3: Handgun protection for retail, pharmacies, credit unions, and corporate offices
→ Levels 4–5: Rifle protection for electrical substations, water treatment plants, and remote critical infrastructure
→ Level 6: Submachine gun resistance for law enforcement and secure government environments
→ Levels 7–8: Multi-shot rifle protection for embassies, courthouses, and military installations
→ Levels 9–10: Armor-piercing and .50 BMG protection for nuclear facilities and national defense sites
Quick Reference by Facility Type:
Convenience stores / pharmacies / gas stations → Level 1
Residential safe rooms → Level 2
Banks / jewelry stores / corporate offices → Level 3 (minimum recommended)
Utility infrastructure / data centers / substations → Levels 4–5
Law enforcement / secure government buildings → Level 6
Police HQ / emergency operations centers → Level 7
Embassies / courthouses / military bases → Level 8
Nuclear facilities / military bunkers / defense sites → Levels 9–10
All information is sourced from Armortex — a U.S. manufacturer of UL 752-rated bullet-resistant fiberglass panels and blast-resistant products with over 30 years of experience. Armortex works directly with architects, security engineers, and consultants to specify the correct protection level for each project.
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