An expandable safe room (ESR) defining a protected space therein is provided and comprises a main upright frame, a pair of side walls hingedly connected to the main upright frame, and a front wall parallel to the main upright frame and hingedly connected to the side walls, wherein deploying the ESR in an expanding direction moves the front wall in a forward direction and away from the main upright frame. Floor and roof are also provided wherein the deployment of the ESR can be automatically or manually.

Disclosed herein is a refuge comprising a roof; at least four wall members each fixedly attached to the roof, wherein the refuge has a width of 60 inches or less, and wherein each wall member comprises a ballistic material; a door disposed in a first wall member, wherein the door has a width of at least 18 inches; a power system disposed within the enclosure, the power system comprising a primary power source and a secondary power source; and an armored air purification system configured to provide purified air to the enclosure.

Disclosed herein is a refuge comprising a roof; at least four wall members each fixedly attached to the roof, wherein the refuge has a width of 60 inches or less, and wherein each wall member comprises a ballistic material; a door disposed in a first wall member, wherein the door has a width of at least 18 inches; a power system disposed within the enclosure, the power system comprising a primary power source and a secondary power source; and an armored air purification system configured to provide purified air to the enclosure.

A barrier system prevents entry through a structure and includes a first door positioned across an opening in the structure on a first side of the structure and a second door positioned across the opening on a second side of the structure. A protection fabric extends over the second door such that the protection fabric is between the first door and the second door, wherein the protection fabric comprises at least one attachment eyelet along at least one edge of the protection fabric to attach the protection fabric to the structure. The protection fabric has cables that terminate in a series of the eyelets. The eyelets attach to stanchions mounted on a foundation and dissipate the force of impact of a projectile hitting the structure along the protection fabric and the stanchions.

A barrier system prevents entry through a structure and includes a first door positioned across an opening in the structure on a first side of the structure and a second door positioned across the opening on a second side of the structure. A protection fabric extends over the second door such that the protection fabric is between the first door and the second door, wherein the protection fabric comprises at least one attachment eyelet along at least one edge of the protection fabric to attach the protection fabric to the structure. The protection fabric has cables that terminate in a series of the eyelets. The eyelets attach to stanchions mounted on a foundation and dissipate the force of impact of a projectile hitting the structure along the protection fabric and the stanchions.

A process of fabricating a static structure including an interior volume that includes the steps of mixing coal combustible residual (CCR) with structural reinforcing materials to form a construction material and utilizing the construction material to fabricate exterior enclosure-forming components of the static structure. The enclosure-forming components are sufficiently reinforced, enhanced and/or thick to provide protection against exterior forces directed against the structure.

A process of fabricating a static structure including an interior volume that includes the steps of mixing coal combustible residual (CCR) with structural reinforcing materials to form a construction material and utilizing the construction material to fabricate exterior enclosure-forming components of the static structure. The enclosure-forming components are sufficiently reinforced, enhanced and/or thick to provide protection against exterior forces directed against the structure.

A method includes providing an article having an impact side and an asset side and exposing the impact side of the article to a plurality of pressure waves, the pressure waves having a plurality of pressure wave frequencies. The method also includes reflecting at least one composite harmonic of a portion of the pressure wave frequencies and reducing an amplitude of a portion of the pressure waves.

This disclosure relates to systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing security at sites to protect against active shooter situations and other dangerous threats. In certain embodiments, a security system comprises one or more security boxes that are in communication with an electronic security platform. The security boxes house equipment that can be utilized by individuals to protect themselves against security threats and to secure their immediate location. The security boxes also include various electronic components that enable detecting security threats and communicating with the electronic security platform.

A modular safe room that can be installed in an enclosed space in existing homes, buildings and other occupied structures is disclosed. The modular safe room is constructed from three separate elements and can be sized to fit the desired space. The elements making up the modular safe room comprise tongue and slot elements for attachment to each other.