A list of internationally recognized test specifications provided for your convenience.
Ratings of Bullet Resistant materials as identified by:
UL 752
| Rating | Ammunition | Weight (grains) | Weight (grams) | min fps | max fps | # of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 9mm Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core | 124 | 8.0 | 1175 | 1293 | 3 |
| Level 2 | .357 Magnum Jacketed Lead Soft Point | 158 | 10.2 | 1250 | 1375 | 3 |
| Level 3 | .44 Magnum Lead Semi-Wadcutter Gas Checked | 240 | 15.6 | 1350 | 1485 | 3 |
| Level 4 | .30 Caliber Rifle Lead Core Soft Point (.30-06 Caliber) | 180 | 11.7 | 2540 | 2794 | 1 |
| Level 5 | 7.62mm Rifle Lead Core Full Metal Copper Jacket Military Ball (.308 Caliber) | 150 | 9.7 | 2750 | 3025 | 1 |
| Level 6 | 9mm Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core | 124 | 8.0 | 1400 | 1540 | 5 |
| Level 7 | 5.56mm Rifle Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core (.223 Caliber) | 55 | 3.56 | 3080 | 3383 | 5 |
| Level 8 | 7.62mm Rifle Lead Core Full Metal Copper Jacket Military Ball (.308 Caliber) | 150 | 9.7 | 2750 | 3025 | 5 |
| Level 9 | .30-06 caliber rifle, steel core, lead point filler, FMJ (APM2) | 166 | 10.8 | 2715 | 2987 | 1 |
| Level 10 | .50 caliber rifle, lead core FMCJ Military Ball (M2) | 709.5 | 45.9 | 2810 | 3091 | 1 |
| Shotgun | 12-Gauge Rifled Lead Slug | 1 oz. | 28.3 | 1585 | 1744 | 3 |
| 12-Gauge 00 Buckshot (12 pellets) | 1.5 oz. | 42 | 1200 | 1320 | 3 |
Ratings of Bullet Resistant materials as identified by:
European Standard DIN EN 1063
| Rating | Ammunition | Weight (grains) | Weight (grams) | min fps | max fps | # of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR1, .22 LR | .22 LR RNL | 40 | 2.59 | 1048 | 1214 | 3 |
| BR2, 9mm | 9 mm Luger FSJ-RNSC | 124 | 8.04 | 1280 | 1345 | 3 |
| BR3, .357 Magnum | .357 Magnum FSJ-CNSC | 158 | 10.24 | 1378 | 1444 | 3 |
| BR4, .44 Magnum | .44 Magnum FCJ-FNSC | 240 | 15.55 | 1411 | 1476 | 3 |
| BR5, 5.56 x 45 NATO AP | 5.56 mm x 45 NATO SS 109 steel penetrator | 62 | 4.02 | 3084 | 3150 | 3 |
| BR6, 7.62 x 51 NATO | 7.62 mm x 51 NATO M80 FSJ | 147 | 9.53 | 2690 | 2756 | 3 |
| BR7, 7.62 x 51 NATO AP | 7.62 mm x 51 NATO AP SHC | 150 | 9.72 | 2657 | 2723 | 3 |
| SG1/SG2, Shotgun | 12 gauge solid lead Brenneke slug | 478 | 30.97 | 1312 | 1444 | 1 |
Ratings of Bullet Resistant materials as identified by:
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 0108.01
| Rating | Ammunition | Weight (grains) | Weight (grams) | Min/Max (meters/sec) | Min/Max (feet/sec) | # of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | .22 long rifle high velocity lead | 40 | 2.6 | 320 +/- 12 | 1050 +/- 40 | 5 |
| Level I | .38 special round nose lead | 158 | 10.2 | 259 +/- 15 | 850 +/- 50 | 5 |
| Level II | .357 mag. jacketed soft point | 158 | 10.2 | 425 +/- 15 | 1395 +/- 50 | 5 |
| Level II | 9mm full metal jacket | 124 | 8.0 | 358 +/- 12 | 1175 +/- 40 | 5 |
| Level IIA | .357 mag. jacketed soft point | 158 | 10.2 | 381 +/- 15 | 1250 +/- 50 | 5 |
| Level IIA | 9mm full metal jacket | 124 | 8.0 | 332 +/- 12 | 1090 +/- 40 | 5 |
| Level III | 7.62mm (.308 Winchester) full metal jacket | 150 | 9.7 | 838 +/- 15 | 2750 +/- 50 | 5 |
| Level IIIA | .44 mag. lead semi-wadcutter gas checked | 240 | 15.55 | 426 +/- 15 | 1400 +/- 50 | 5 |
| Level IIIA | 9 mm full metal jacket | 124 | 8.0 | 426 +/- 15 | 1400 +/- 50 | 5 |
| Level IV | .30-06 armor piercing | 166 | 10.8 | 868 +/- 15 | 2850 +/- 50 | 1 |
Ratings of Bullet Resistant materials as identified by:
Councils of Standards Australia / New Zealand AS/NZ 2343: 1997
| Rating | Ammunition | Weight (grains) | Weight (grams) | min fps | max fps | # of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G0, 9 mm Parabellum | 9 mm Parabellum FMJ | 115 | 7.45 | 1294 | 1362 | 3 |
| G1, .357 Magnum | .357 Magnum SWC | 158 | 10.24 | 1467 | 1532 | 3 |
| G2, .44 Magnum | .44 Magnum SWC | 240 | 15.55 | 1568 | 1634 | 3 |
| R1, .223, 5.56 NATO | .223 caliber, 5.56 mm NATO M193 | 55 | 3.56 | 3182 | 3248 | 3 |
| R2, .30, 7.62 NATO | .308 caliber, 7.62 mm NATO M80 | 147 | 7.53 | 2766 | 2831 | 3 |
| S0, 12 ga, 2-3/4" | 12 gauge, 2-3/4" SHOT | 493 | 31.95 | 1289 | 1355 | 3 |
| S1, 12 ga, 2-3/4" | 12 gauge, 2-3/4" SLUG | 382 | 24.75 | 1532 | 1598 | 2 |
Ratings of Bullet Resistant materials as identified by:
State Department SD-STD-02.01
| Rating | Ammunition | Weight (grains) | Weight (grams) | min fps | max fps | # of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD - Minimum, 9mm Parabellum | 9mm Full Steel Jacket (FSJ) | 115 | 7.45 | 1350 | 1450 | 3 |
| SD - Minimum, 12 ga, 2-3/4” | 12 gauge, 2-3/4”, #4 Buck | 556 | 36.03 | 1275 | 1375 | 1 |
| SD -Rifle, .30, 7.62 NATO | (Part 1) .308 caliber, 7.52 NATO M80 | 147 | 9.53 | 2700 | 2800 | 1 |
| SD - Rifle, .223, 5.56 NATO | (Part 2) .223 caliber, 5.56mm NATO M193 | 55 | 3.56 | 3135 | 3235 | 1 |
| SD - Rifle, .223, 5.56 NATO | (Part 3) .223 caliber, 5.56mm NATO M855 | 63 | 4.08 | 2950 | 2950 + | 1 |
| SD - Rifle, 12 ga, 2-3/4” | (Part 4) 12 gauge, 2-3/4”, #4 Buck | 556 | 36.03 | 1275 | 1375 | 1 |
| SD - Rifle AP, .30, 7.62 NATO | (Part 1) .30 caliber, 7.62mm NATO M61 AP | 150 | 9.72 | 2700 | 2800 | 3 |
| SD - Rifle AP, .30, 30-06 | (Part 1) .30.06 caliber M2AP | 165 | 10.69 | 2800 | 2900 | 3 |
Ratings of Bullet Resistant materials as identified by:
ASTM F-1233
| Rating | Ammunition | Weight (grains) | Weight (grams) | min fps | max fps | # of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mm Parabellum /Submachine Gun | 9mm Parabellum FMJ | 124 | 8.04 | 1350 | 1450 | 3 |
| .38 Super / Handgun | .38 Super FMJ | 130 | 8.42 | 1230 | 1330 | 3 |
| .44 Magnum / Handgun | .44 Magnum JSP | 240 | 15.55 | 1400 | 1500 | 3 |
| 7.62 NATO / Rifle | 7.62 mm (.308 caliber) M80 NATO | 147 | 9.53 | 2750 | 2850 | 3 |
| .30-06 Armor Piercing Rifle | .30-06 M2 AP | 165 | 10.69 | 2725 | 2825 | 3 |
| 12 ga. Shotshell, 3" Magnum | 12 gauge, 3" Magnum, #00 Buckshot | 808 | 52.36 | 1265 | 1365 | 3 |
Ratings of Bullet Resistant materials as identified by:
HP White Laboratories HPW-TP 0500.02
| Rating | Ammunition | Weight (grains) | Weight (grams) | min fps | max fps | # of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level A | .38 Special Round Nose Lead (RNL) | 124 | 10.24 | 700 | 800 | 3 |
| Level B | 9mm x 19 Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) | 130 | 8.04 | 1100 | 1180 | 3 |
| Level C | .44 Magnum Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) | 240 | 15.55 | 1350 | 1455 | 3 |
| Level D | 7.62mm x 51 NATO M80 | 147 | 9.53 | 2725 | 2825 | 3 |
| Level E | .30-06 AP M2 | 165 | 10.69 | 2725 | 2825 | 3 |
Ratings of Bullet Resistant materials as identified by:
British Standards Institution BS 5051
| Rating | Ammunition | Weight (grains) | Weight (grams) | min fps | max fps | # of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSI-G0, 9 mm Parabellum | 9 mm Parabellum FMJ | 115 | 7.45 | 1280 | 1378 | 3 |
| BSI-G1, .357 Magnum | .357 Magnum JSP | 158 | 10.24 | 1427 | 1526 | 3 |
| BSI-G2, .44 Magnum | .44 Magnum JSP | 240 | 15.55 | 1496 | 1594 | 3 |
| BSI-R1, .223, 5.56 NATO | .223 caliber, 5.56 mm NATO M885/SS109 | 63 | 4.08 | 3015 | 3114 | 3 |
| BSI-R2, .30, 7.62 | .308 caliber, 7.62 mm NATO M80 | 147 | 9.53 | 2674 | 2772 | 3 |
| BSI-S86, 12ga. 2-3/4" | 12 guage, 2-3/4" | 438 | 28.38 | 1332 | 1463 | 1 |
Ratings of Bullet Resistant materials as identified by:
German Deutche Institut fur Normung (DIN) 52-290
| Rating | Ammunition | Weight (grains) | Weight (grams) | min fps | max fps | # of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1-SF and C1-SA, 9 mm Parabellum | 9 mm Parabellum FMJ | 124 | 8.04 | 1165 | 1198 | 3 |
| C2-SF and C2-SA, .357 Magnum | .357 Magnum FMJ | 158 | 10.24 | 1362 | 1394 | 3 |
| C3-SF and C3-SA, .44 Magnum | .44 Magnum FMJ | 240 | 15.55 | 1427 | 1460 | 3 |
| C4-SF and C4-SA, .30, 7.62 NATO | .308 caliber, 7.62 mm NATO M80 | 147 | 9.53 | 2575 | 2608 | 3 |
| C5-SF and C5-SA, .30, 7.62 NATO | .308 caliber, 7.62 mm NATO M61 AP | 150 | 9.72 | 2625 | 2657 | 3 |
