Nov 30, 2021 8:41:39 AM / by Michael Witt posted in Ballistic Glass

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Guide To Understanding Ballistic Glass Ratings NIJ & UL

Ballistic glass is rated by two companies: Underwriters Laboratory and The National Institute of Justice. Both have security levels for bullet-resistant systems.

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Nov 17, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Michael Witt posted in Critical Infrastructure, Threat Assessment, Target Hardening

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Kontek's Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards

Critical infrastructure is important to any business or organization. The more the risk management team understands what critical infrastructure is how important it is, the easier it becomes to implement standards that make a difference. Many businesses take their security protocols for granted – until something happens. Critical infrastructure is comprised of 16 sectors that work to secure the safety of employees and customers.

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Nov 16, 2021 9:44:29 AM / by Michael Witt posted in Body Armor, Tactical Training

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What Types of Bullets Can Shields Stop: Mobile Ballistic Shields

Can A Ballistic Shield Stop A Bullet: Mobile Ballistic Shields

Ballistic shields come in several levels. Each level stops certain projectiles at certain speeds. Choosing the wrong level of protection means that someone could get severely injured or killed. The level you choose depends on what type of situations you find your officers in on a regular basis. However, more protection denies maneuverability. If you need maneuverability, you sacrifice protection.

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Oct 14, 2021 8:31:00 AM / by Michael Witt posted in Guard Booth, Target Hardening

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4 Types Of Facilities That Benefit From Guard Booths

Many types of facilities can benefit from guard booths, but the top five include nuclear facilities, government facilities, military bases, educational institutions, and commercial properties.

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Aug 20, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Michael Witt posted in Ballistic Rated Enclosures, Shoot House, Special Forces Training, Tactical Training

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Shoot House Training: Benefits Of Shoot House Training Exercises

Law enforcement and security personnel have ongoing challenges and shoot house training can help them get through some big hurdles and prepare your team. Being able to train correctly to be ready for anything takes time and secure facilities that can mimic what could occur. This type of training should occur in a shoot house where realistic tactics and situations are able to be constructed for the most comparable experiences.

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Aug 6, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Michael Witt posted in Body Armor

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Unmatched Protection with Armor Express Tactical Body Armor

When working with body armor, it’s important to know how it works and how it’s rated. While most people equate body armor with heavy metal vests, today’s body armor is quite different. A body armor vest is soft and created from fibers that are flexible enough to be worn under regular clothes.

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Jul 16, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Michael Witt

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Perfect Breaching with Kontek and Breaching Technologies Inc.

If you have tactical teams, they must be trained to handle anything. One of the most crucial training tactics is knowing how to effectively apply the techniques of successfully door breaching. Tactical training involves strategic security methods to help deter threats or infiltrate areas where they have to save lives. Getting the right breaching training helps these teams engage the right way. Breaching goes beyond tactical training for teams and can be applied to everyday situations. When going through a tactical course, these security methods can make the difference between life and death.

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Jun 23, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Michael Witt posted in Tactical Training

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Kontek's Tactical Training and Range Solutions

Imagine this – your team is in the midst of a crisis and doesn’t know what to do. In these instances, what do you do? Continue letting the team be vulnerable to these kinds of scenarios, or call a professional firm specializing in tactical training?

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Jun 18, 2021 11:14:51 AM / by Michael Witt posted in Tactical Training

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Customize Your Range Training with Kontek Industries

Have you ever wondered how SWAT or other agencies are able to assess a situation and respond in different ways? That takes intense, simulated training. When you’re looking to train employees or teams, having a customized solution in place can help meet your objectives and protocols. A structured assortment of range training tools is beneficial in ensuring your team can adequately respond to any scenario.

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May 28, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Michael Witt posted in Critical Infrastructure, Threat Assessment, Target Hardening

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Hardening The Target with CLD Fencing

What is target hardening?

Target hardening involves protecting the internal and external infrastructure of an organization. Target hardening measures are the different techniques they use to accomplish this. The target hardening definition can be a little confusing for some, especially if they do not work in the security or law enforcement field, but it’s really just protecting the environment around you whether internally using a computer, or externally by putting in equipment or locks to protect your structures like a CLD fencing gate or CLD screen fence.

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