I dislike the idea of a shootout. That is, them shooting at you, too. This is why in situations like this, I am a big believer in double-door “airlock” entrances.
They are pretty simple in concept. A strong steel frame holding thick laminate panels. A sign outside the door says “One person at a time. No hats, hoodies, or sunglasses, please. Doorbell to request entry.” An employee pushes a buzzer to unlock the outer door.
The inner door cannot open until the outer door is shut and locked, and visa versa. Then the other door *may* be opened.
The last trick is that the employees guns have steel bullets, that can penetrate laminate. So, their bullets can’t leave the box, but yours can pass right through.
“I am a big believer in double-door “airlock” entrances.”
A good idea for retail outlets that are at risk.
It is a variation of what I call “stand off barriers”.
The idea is to keep the people wishing entry at a distance and observable until you decide to let them in.... or not.
I’ve seen that in some high end jewelry stores.
The only places I have seen that regularly around here are coin shops. Great idea. I would think it would be more common the closer to mid-city we get, for all kinds of stores.
Is there a thug so stupid as to fire a gun while in an “air lock” style door? Wouldn’t the muzzle blast be enough to cause bleeding ears?
Or does their half empty cranium allow for absorbtion of the sound?
18 U.S. CODE § 921 (i) outlaws for civilian use a projectile or projectile core which may be used in a handgun and which is constructed entirely (excluding the presence of traces of other substances) from one or a combination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass, bronze, beryllium copper, or depleted uranium....