Ballistic Testing made SIMPLE

We have been doing a multitude of ballistic testing for bullet resistant riot fence, bullet resistant Garage doors, bullet resistant rolling door, and bullet resistant siding. With the hundreds and hundreds of rounds of testing that we were performing, we wanted something that was effective, efficient, accurate, and COST EFFECTIVE.

So we devised a plan to setup a smaller panel of our bullet resistant riot fence and utilized the sight glass hole as the exit point for the bullet. We bolted a gun vise to a custom-built table and strapped a rifle to the table, with the barrel peaking through the eye glass hole.

To measure bullet velocity, we invested in a chronograph to give us instant feedback. With the chronograph’s Bluetooth connection to any smartphone and ease of use, we were able to effectively capture our data in the manufactures custom app.

The biggest challenge was making a fixture that could affix a ballistic sample onto the front. The sample size was designed to hold a 24”x48” sample and the be able to move a part both horizontally and vertically without loosening the test part from the frame. We came up with a creative way of using a few ball bearings to effortlessly slide the part horizontally. Then, with an adjustable jack, the part could be raised and lowered easily. And, by adding a laser to determine shot  placement and attaching our frame and table to a trailer for ease of use and relocation, we were in the ballistic testing business!

We tested various combinations of materials to “zero-in” on most effective, lightweight versions of bullet resistant garage door, bullet resistant siding, bullet resistant riot fence, and bullet resistant quick drop door. This data will be very valuable as we move forward in designing more products in the future.