As soon as I was introduced to Tapco Inc’s (no relation to the firearms accessory manufacturer) Security Screen, I started thinking asset and force protection. If you’ve got a facility that needs the advantages of mesh wire screening for ventilation, yet are concerned that it makes it vulnerable to forced entry, you’ve got to check this material out.
Originally designed for use with hurricanes, TAPCO screens are composed of stainless steel wire mesh, while the frames, and other associated hardware, are made of 6063-T5 extruded aluminum and stainless steel. The screens are extremely durable, able to withstand hammer strikes and pry bars without producing enough give to allow entry; they are still accessible by rescue personnel utilizing specialized equipment, such as a K-12 rescue saw. On the other side of the coin, they’ll definitely slow down an intruder, but you can open fire through the screen, if need be to reduce a threat.
TAPCO screens come in standard colors of Mill Finish, Bronze, or White, with special colors available.
Available for unit and industry purchase through Darley Defense.
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Looks pretty rad. Is there a quick release for fire escape?
At the end the firefighters use it to open the screen. If he had made the hole with the crowbar closer to the latch he could have opened it. Breaching is more about knowing where to break stuff than it is trying to destroy the entire entry point.Still a cool product, just not a total solution.
Yep, yep, saw these at the Darley Defense show on Bragg!!!
In the immortal words of Darth Vader, “Impressive. Most impressive.”