Banks with Bullet Proof Windows
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94921)
United States
February 2, 2016 11:04pm CST
I noticed the bank had bullet proof windows now, and even some Subway stores I have visited in the past are adding bullet proof windows. You interact to the teller or cashier/employees through the bullet proof windows.
My thoughts? It is incredibly weird and good. Yes, their job can be risky, but what about the rest of the crowd who walks in? It just shows that going to the bank is not safe after all? And I do not even live in an unsafe area per se.
Are bullet proof windows common in your area? What are your thoughts on bullet proof windows?
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
3 Feb 16
Yes, I agree. But I also feel unsafe too, lol. 
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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3 Feb 16
It the UK it's been like that for some time,year. I did notice while over there in California there were on window, no nothing which I did find most odd.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
3 Feb 16
It's new to me. I also saw some select Subway's adding them too!
I also saw some select Subway's adding them too!1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
3 Feb 16
The glass walls wasn't all the way to the top, but high enough where they can hear you. 
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
3 Feb 16
It's a different world and I think if bullet proof glass can save a life - it's worth it.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
3 Feb 16
Yes, agreed! 
I would like that if I worked in a bank.
I would like that if I worked in a bank.1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
3 Feb 16
@infatuatedbby I would like that in my car!
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@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
3 Feb 16
It's sad but this should have been brought on by unfortunate incidences in the past. Over here, the banks tellers just have a computer, a drawer that can only be opened by the authorized teller and a security system notice that everyone can read that in case someone attempts to extend their hands over the line, then the security alarm will be detonated. I do online banking most of the time anyway.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
3 Feb 16
In Australia, it is different. By having that system, no more robbers? I'm not sure why banks just not have more security or some sort of alarm like yours!
I do online banking and rarely ever need to go to the bank too!
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
3 Feb 16
we've got bullet resistant glass in banks but that's about it as far as I know.
We have no shootings in my area but in other cities they happen occasionally.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
3 Feb 16
I am not sure what they're called. Bullet Proof Windows, Bullet Resistant Glass. 
I never really noticed, but select banks have them now. There are some robberies here and there but I don't think I live in a bad neighborhood.
Do you feel awkward going into the bank? I feel like if anything was to go down ~ I'd be out in the open while the rest can be laughing safely behind the glass!! 
I never really noticed, but select banks have them now. There are some robberies here and there but I don't think I live in a bad neighborhood.
Do you feel awkward going into the bank? I feel like if anything was to go down ~ I'd be out in the open while the rest can be laughing safely behind the glass!! 1 person likes this
@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
3 Feb 16
@infatuatedbby i rarely go into a bank but when I do I don't feel awkward in any way as bank robberies are rarer than hens teeth
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
3 Feb 16
@Mike197602 Haha! I don't go to the bank often either nor have I witnessed a robbery, good thing! But, I have to admit a Sandwich Store (Subway) having bullet resistant glass is quite strange.
But, I have to admit a Sandwich Store (Subway) having bullet resistant glass is quite strange.1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
3 Feb 16
I guess Subways have been getting robbed more frequently, lol.
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