The DSC50BR retains the ASTM SC30 crash rating of the original DSC50 and passed independent ballistic testing to UL 752 Levels 9 and 10.

The new DSC50BR combines portable vehicle mitigation with ballistic resistance. It gives event-security teams and law enforcement another layer of protection in places where threats can change quickly.

Tested against Level 9 and Level 10 threats

The DSC50BR passed independent ballistic testing to UL 752 Levels 9 and 10 at Element U.S. Space & Defense in Belcamp, Maryland.

The barrier was tested against two high-powered rounds:

• A .30-06 calibre, 166-grain M2 armor-piercing round

• A .50-calibre, 710-grain M2 Ball round

Both rounds were travelling at more than 2,900 feet per second. Neither completely penetrated the barrier.

According to Delta, during the tests, when the rounds struck the barrier, they broke apart. The barrier’s curved wings helped contain much of the resulting shrapnel close to the unit instead of allowing it to scatter as widely. The wings were designed to help stop and redirect an impacting vehicle. Seeing them also help control debris during the ballistic test showed another practical benefit of the design.

Vehicle protection still comes first

The DSC50BR retains the ASTM SC30 crash rating of the original DSC50. It is designed to stop a 2,430-pound passenger vehicle traveling at 30 miles per hour. Three connected barriers can protect a typical traffic lane. Their spacing also allows pedestrians to move through the perimeter. This is important at public events. Security teams need to stop unauthorized vehicles while still allowing people, staff and emergency personnel to move through the area. The barrier can also serve as a visible traffic deterrent. Drivers can clearly see the protected boundary before reaching it.

Ballistic-resistant products are often part of permanent installations. That can limit where and how they are used. The DSC50BR is portable. Each unit weighs 172 pounds and can be moved by one person using its dedicated three-wheel transporter. Teams can reposition the barriers as entrances, crowd patterns and security needs change.

Crowd protection, hostile vehicle mitigation and ballistic threats can now be addressed with one portable product. For events facing both vehicle and ballistic threats, the DSC50BR can be repositioned within minutes to help fortify an area and protect the public and the officers securing it.