BulletShield™ HG3000

UL 752 Level 3 (UL-HG-C) — Protection Against Large Caliber Handguns up to .44 Magnum Supplied & Installed by Virtual Bridge

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UL 752 Level 3 Certified. When a Greater Margin of Ballistic Protection Is the Specification.

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The BulletShield HG3000 achieves a UL-HG-C (Level 3) ballistic designation under UL 752 — providing independently certified protection against large bore, large caliber handguns including .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum rounds. When the threat assessment identifies a higher handgun caliber risk, or when the consequence of a breach demands a greater margin of protection beyond Level 1, the HG3000 is the independently verified specification.

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▸  UL 752 Level 3 (UL-HG-C) — Independently Certified

▸  .44 Magnum Lead Semi-Wadcutter — Tested & Listed

▸  Motorised — Up to 23 ft Wide, 18 ft High

Section 1: Certification & Performance

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Beyond 9mm. Certified Protection Where the Threat Profile Demands More.

The BulletShield HG3000 is independently tested, certified, and listed under UL 752 Level 3, carrying the specific ballistic designation UL-HG-C. Under the UL 752 standard, Level 3 requires the assembly to withstand a minimum of three shots from a .44 Magnum Lead Semi-Wadcutter handgun round, fired from a defined distance, without bullet penetration to the witness panel placed on the protected side of the assembly.

The .44 Magnum represents the upper end of the large caliber handgun threat spectrum. Its muzzle energy is approximately four to five times that of a standard 9mm round, and it is capable of defeating protection assemblies that are rated only to Level 1 or Level 2. A facility that specifies a Level 1 door against a credible Level 3 threat has not specified a solution — it has documented an acceptance of inadequate protection.

The HG3000 eliminates that gap. Its UL-HG-C designation provides a certified, listed, documentable standard of protection that covers both the 9mm threat spectrum of Level 1 and extends protection to the large caliber handgun threat spectrum — providing the greater margin of assurance that higher-consequence facilities require.

Section 2: Where the HG3000 Is Specified

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The Specification for Facilities Where Level 1 Is Not Enough and Level 8 Is Not Required.

• Government Administrative Buildings — Ministerial offices, municipal facilities, government service centers, and administrative premises where the presence of government personnel, sensitive records, or policy-making functions creates an elevated threat profile beyond general commercial risk.
• Embassies & Diplomatic Facilities — Compound access points, vehicle bays, and personnel entry openings at embassy and diplomatic premises where diplomatic protection standards and the specific threat profile of diplomatic assets require protection above the 9mm Level 1 baseline.
• Judicial & Courthouse Facilities — Secure zones, prisoner transfer bays, defendant access points, and secure witness and evidence handling areas within judicial buildings — where the documented threat environment of the judicial process demands a higher protection level than standard commercial ballistic-resistant products provide.
• Financial Institution Operations Centers — Back-office operations, treasury handling, currency processing, and interbank logistics facilities where the combination of high-value assets and operational access requirements demands a greater ballistic protection standard than retail branch environments.
• High-Value Storage & Vault Access — Secure vault corridors, gold storage facilities, diamond and gemstone handling areas, and high-value asset warehouses where the specific monetary value of the contents justifies specification above the Level 1 baseline.
• Hotels & VIP Hospitality — Security control rooms, VIP floor access control points, and high-security suite access in hotels and hospitality developments that accommodate government, diplomatic, or high-net-worth guests whose personal security requirements extend to the building’s physical protection specification.

Section 3: HG3000 Frequently Asked Questions

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Why specify Level 3 when Level 1 covers the most common handgun threat?

Level 1 is sufficient when the documented threat is limited to 9mm caliber. The HG3000 is appropriate when the threat assessment identifies large caliber handguns — .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum — as a credible risk for the specific facility, or when the consequence of a breach is severe enough to warrant a greater margin of protection beyond the minimum credible threat level. Government, diplomatic, and financial facilities commonly fall into this category — not because a .44 Magnum attack is more likely than a 9mm attack, but because the consequence of any ballistic breach in those environments is severe enough to justify the higher specification.

Does the HG3000 also protect against 9mm and Level 2 rounds?

Yes. UL 752 Level 3 encompasses all lower protection levels — an assembly that passes the Level 3 test has, by definition, passed at a level that exceeds Level 1 and Level 2 performance. The HG3000’s UL-HG-C designation provides protection across the full handgun threat spectrum up to and including .44 Magnum.

What is the threat level between Level 3 and Level 8? Can I specify something in between?

UL 752 Levels 4 through 7 exist within the standard and cover various rifle calibers between the .44 Magnum handgun level and the high-powered rifle Level 8. The BulletShield Series currently offers Level 1, Level 3, and Level 8 — addressing the three most commonly specified protection levels in commercial and institutional applications. If your threat assessment identifies a specific caliber between Level 3 and Level 8, contact Virtual Bridge to discuss whether a custom configuration or alternative product within the portfolio addresses your requirement.

Is the HG3000 appropriate for airport applications?

It can be, depending on the specific opening and the airport’s security zone classification. Airside checkpoint separation, secure zone access, and high-security operational openings in airport environments may justify Level 3 specification depending on the threat assessment conducted under the airport’s security framework. Virtual Bridge can support the specification process with full certification documentation for inclusion in airport authority submissions.

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