A ballistic door is a reinforced door engineered to stop bullets and withstand armed attacks. These doors feature armor-grade materials, fiberglass cores, and specialized construction designed to capture projectiles and prevent penetration.

Standard steel doors are not bulletproof. True bullet resistant steel doors require specialized construction to effectively stop bullets.

A Level 3 ballistic door meets UL 752 standards for stopping .44 Magnum rounds. This mid-range protection defends against powerful handgun threats, making it suitable for banks, government buildings, and commercial facilities requiring enhanced security.

Bulletproof doors typically weigh between 300 and 600 pounds, depending on size, protection level, and glazing options. Higher ballistic ratings and larger vision panels increase weight due to additional armor materials.