Security Glazing: Our fully integrated portfolio allows you to combine security glazing with privacy, fire-rated, x-ray, and more
The need for security/ballistic glazing is growing across sectors. McGrory’s unique capabilities, industry veterans, and over 250,000 square feet of production space allow us to offer you a comprehensive range of options found nowhere else.
We offer a wide selection of security glazing and fire-rated products that protect against fire, human invaders, and ballistic weapons. McGrory Glass Defend™ Security Glazing and Fire-Rated Security Glazing solutions undergo rigorous testing to meet top security standards.
Our glass is subjected to numerous assaulting elements in a sequence of steps using blunt and sharp instruments, thermal stress, and chemical deterioration. All products can be manufactured as an insulated glass unit in accordance with ASTM E2190 – Standard Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation.
The Defend™ security glazing portfolio includes attack-resistant solutions for Education, Healthcare & Behavioral Health, and Retail & Base Build sectors. DefendEd™, DefendMed™, and DefendEntry™ are all available with fire-rated, ballistic, and decorative/privacy/one-way-vision options from our in-house Print Division.
Security Glazing Solutions by Sector:
ATTACKDEFEND™ | Criminal Justice Sector
AttackDefend™ attack-resistant security glazing is created for use in correctional facilities, government buildings, courthouses, post offices, police stations, rehabilitation facilities, and similar buildings.
- Forced Entry Performance:
ASTM F1915 Grades 1-4
HP White TP-0500.03 Levels I – II
ASTM F1233 Classes 1.0 – 3.2 - Ballistic Performance:
HP White TP-0500.03 Levels A-C
ASTM F1233 Class HG2
UL 752 Level 3 - Standards:
ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II)
ASTM C1036
ASTM C1048
ASTM C1349
AttackDefend™ is a multi-ply glass clad polycarbonate security glazing with a polycarbonate core and glass on both exposed surfaces for added durability, and is produced in four strength levels that meet ASTM F-1915 Grades 4 – 1: 10, 20, 40 and 6.
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BALLISTICDEFEND™ | Cross-sector Protection
Bullet-resistant security glazing created for use across sectors – Government, K-12 & Higher Education Schools, Corporate Base Build, Mixed Use Retail, and more. BallisticDefend™ is multi-ply glass clad polycarbonate security glazing with glass on the attack-side and abrasion resistant polycarbonate on the safe-side, produced in three strength levels that meet UL 752 Levels I -VIII, and available in combination with fire-rated glazing for added protection.
School safety security glazing product line is rigorously tested for performance and standards:
- Ballistic Performance:
UL 752 Level I – 9mm Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core; No Spall/No Bullet Penetration
UL 752 Level III – 44 Magnum Lead Semi-Wadcutter Gas Checked. No Spall/No Bullet Penetration
UL752 Level IV – .30 Caliber Rifle Lead Core Soft Point. No Spall/No Penetration
UL 752 Level VIII - 7.62mm Rifle; No Spall/No Penetration - Standards:
ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II)
ASTM C1036
ASTM C1349
Choose from various thicknesses to accommodate retro-fit/ new construction applications and multiple dimensions, including custom cutouts.
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DEFENDED™ | Education Sector
Designed for interior and exterior use in K-12; Higher Education; Childcare Facilities; Preschools/ Daycare; and general school safety, DefendEd™ is proprietary, attack-resistant security glazing that’s tested to meet top security standards, and available in combination with fire-rated and ballistic glazing for added protection.
School safety security glazing product line is rigorously tested for performance and standards:
- Forced Entry Performance:
ASTM F1233 Class 1.4
UL 972 Burglar Resistance
HP White 5-aa1, Duration 14m / 47s - Standards:
ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II)
ASTM C1036
ASTM C1172
ASTM C1048
Choose from various thicknesses to accommodate retro-fit/ new construction applications and multiple dimensions, including custom cutouts.
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DEFENDMED™ | Healthcare Sector
DefendMed™ Security Glazing by McGrory Glass is ideal for use in hospitals, doctors’ offices, behavioral health facilities, and more. It can be combined with fire-rated glazing and bullet-resistant glass to meet multiple code requirements.
Security glazing product line is rigorously tested for performance and standards:
- Forced Entry Performance:
ASTM F1233 Class 1.4
UL 972 Burglar Resistance - Standards:
ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II)
ASTM C1036
ASTM C1172
ASTM C1048
DefendMed™ is available with fire-rated, ballistic, one-way vision, privacy, and decorative options.
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DEFENDENTRY™ | Retail and Base Building Sectors
McGrory’s DefendEntry™ security glazing product line is designed for interior and exterior use in Retail, Luxury Retail, Malls and Storefronts, Banks and ATM Lobbies, High-end Hospitality and Corporate Headquarters.
It is rigorously tested for performance and standards:
- Forced Entry Performance:
ASTM F1233 Class 1.4
UL 972 Burglar Resistance
HP White 5-aa1, Duration 14m / 47s - Standards:
ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II)
ASTM C1036
ASTM C1172
ASTM C1048
DefendEntry™ can be combined with ballistic glazing and fire-rated options.
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The Basics of Security Glazing
Tempered Glass can fail at the first hit and pelletize
Security Glazing can resist a variety of attacks
McGrory Defend™ Essential Testing and Performance:
Forced Entry Performance
- ASTM F 1915 Grade 1-4 (10-60 minutes of Forced Entry Resistance)
- ASTM F1233
- HP White TP-.0500.03
Fire-Rated Performance
- ASTM E119
- UL263
- 60-90 Minute Heat Barrier
Ballistic Performance
- UL 752 Level I – 9mm Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core; No Spall / No Penetration
- UL 752 Level III – 44 Magnum Lead Semi-Wadcutter Gas Checked. No Spall / No Penetration
- ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II); ASTM C1036; ASTM C1349
Customize your Security Solutions:
 Pictured Above is FireDefend™ Mid-Fire-Resistive Security Glazing Testing Process |
 Pictured Above is FireDefend™ Post-Fire-Resistive Security Glazing Testing Process |
Protect with fire-rated, attack-resistant, glazing that’s tested to meet top security glass and fire-rated glass standards.
FireDefend™ can be combined with almost any product line including bullet resistant glazing options, as well as one-way vision solutions.
All products can be manufactured as an insulated glass unit in accordance with ASTM E2190 – Standard Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? No problem!
The key to safety and security glass is selecting the right solution for each application in a facility.
Our architectural and specification consultants are always ready to help.
Contact us to discuss upcoming projects, explore possibilities, or troubleshoot glazing challenges.
Featured Installations: Defend™ Highlights
BallisticDefend™ | Corportate Interior Application
AttackDefend™ & DotView™ | Prison Dayroom Application
FireDefend™ | School Hallway & Fire Door Application
AttackDefend™ | Door & Entrance Application
DefendEd™ | Classroom Entrance Application
DefendMed™ | Patient Lobby Application
DefendEntry™ | Luxury Retail Storefront Application
FireDefend™ | School Cafeteria Application
BallisticDefend™ | Bank Lobby Application
NBC Spotlight
- Ted Greenberg Reports
Thank you to NBC News for reaching out to us for input on the role security glazing plays in school safety. CEO Chris McGrory, Security Division Director Chad Snyder, and McGrory’s production team explain the basics of protective barriers for the education sector.