Trusted Across Multiple Industries

Apex Barricades proudly provides emergency door barricading solutions for a wide variety of facilities. No matter the environment, protecting occupants begins with controlling access.

Schools & Universities
Government Buildings
Commercial Offices
Healthcare Facilities
Places of Worship
Retail Businesses
Industrial Facilities
Safe Rooms
——— HOW IT WORKS ———

Deploy The Apex Barricade® in 3 Simple Steps

No tools. No drilling. Any staff member can secure a door in seconds.
01

MOUNT

Place The Apex Barricade® into the security plate at the bottom of the door. It is ready for immediate deployment.

02

INSERT

When a threat is detected, you use gross motor skills and step on the plunger which drives an aerospace heat treated stainless steel tested rod into the ground.

03

LOCKDOWN

The door is now barricaded. The Apex Barricade® holds against forced entry, buying critical time during an emergency.

SEE IT IN ACTION

Watch The Apex Barricade® Secure a Door in Seconds

One device. Instant lockdown. No tools required.

Deploys In Seconds

No Drilling or Tools Required

Trusted by 500+ Institutions

BUILT TO STANDARDS

Certified. Endorsed. Made in America.

The Apex Barricade® meets the rigorous standards that procurement officers and safety directors require.

Made in USA

Manufactured domestically

Law Enforcement Tested

Trusted by SWAT professionals

School Safety Approved

Used in K-12 & universities

Compliance Ready

Meets institutional safety standards

Government Endorsed

Trusted by federal & local agencies

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THE ORIGIN STORY

Designed by Those Who've Faced Real-World Threats

Our founder, Thomas Giandomenico, spent over almost four decades in law enforcement and tactical operations. After witnessing countless security failures in institutional settings, he knew there had to be a better way.

Formerly known as Anchorman Inc, The Apex Barricade® was born from real-world experience—engineered to provide reliable, rapid lockdown capability when every second counts. Built by those who understand threats, for those who face them.

70+
Years Experience
1000s
Doors Breached
——— COMMON QUESTIONS ———

Everything You Need to Know

Get answers to the most common questions from facility managers, procurement officers, and safety directors.

The Apex Barricade® is designed to work with the vast majority of standard commercial inward-swinging doors found in schools, offices, and government buildings. It fits doors with standard floor clearances and works with or without a door closer. Contact us with your door specs and we'll confirm compatibility.

Installation takes under 60 seconds — no tools, no drilling, and no permanent modifications to your door or frame. Any staff member can deploy it immediately during an emergency.

The Apex Barricade® is designed with ADA considerations in mind. It does not permanently alter door hardware and can be quickly removed. We recommend consulting with your facility's ADA coordinator for site-specific guidance.

Yes. We offer volume discounts for schools, districts, government agencies, and large facilities. Contact our team for a custom quote based on your quantity and deployment needs.

The Apex Barricade® is optimized for inward-swinging doors, which are the most common in institutional settings. Reach out to our team to discuss your specific door configuration.

The Apex Barricade® has been used in schools across the country and is trusted by administrators and safety officers. We recommend verifying with your local school district's safety policy for formal approval requirements.

The Apex Barricade® comes with a manufacturer's warranty. Please visit our Pricing or Contact page for full warranty details and return policy information.

We support purchase orders for government and institutional buyers. Contact our team directly and we'll walk you through the procurement process, including any required documentation.

Contact us

Have questions or need a custom solution? Contact the Apex Barricades team and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.