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National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Ballistic Standards

Standard - Rating:
NIJ - I .22 LR HV ( Part 1 )
Projectile Caliber :
.22 LR HV
Cartridge Type:
40 grain Lead
Velocity Range:
1010 to 1090 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
5 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
>2 in.
Velocity Measurement Distance:
6.6 ft from muzzle
Target Range:
16.4 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 12 x 12 in.
Witness Plate:
0.020 in. type 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
68 -82 F F
Standard Document:
United States: 0108.01, Sept 1985
Source:
0108.01, Sept 1985
Comments:

Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
NIJ - I .38 Special ( Part 2 )
Projectile Caliber :
.38 Special
Cartridge Type:
158 grain RNL
Velocity Range:
800 to 900 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
5 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
>2 in.
Velocity Measurement Distance:
6.6 ft from muzzle
Target Range:
16.4 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 12 x 12 in.
Witness Plate:
0.020 in. type 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
68 -82 F F
Standard Document:
United States: 0108.01, Sept 1985
Source:
0108.01, Sept 1985
Comments:

Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
NIJ - II-A 9 mm Parabellum ( Part 1 )
Projectile Caliber :
9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:
124 grain FMJ
Velocity Range:
1050 to 1130 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
5 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
>2 in.
Velocity Measurement Distance:
6.6 ft from muzzle
Target Range:
16.4 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 12 x 12 in.
Witness Plate:
0.020 in. type 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
68 -82 F F
Standard Document:
United States: 0108.01, Sept 1985
Source:
0108.01, Sept 1985
Comments:

Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
NIJ - II-A .357 Magnum ( Part 2 )
Projectile Caliber :
.357 Magnum
Cartridge Type:
158 grain JSP
Velocity Range:
1200 to 1300 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
5 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
>2 in.
Velocity Measurement Distance:
6.6 ft from muzzle
Target Range:
16.4 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 12 x 12 in.
Witness Plate:
0.020 in. type 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
68 -82 F F
Standard Document:
United States: 0108.01, Sept 1985
Source:
0108.01, Sept 1985
Comments:

Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
NIJ - II 9 mm Parabellum ( Part 1 )
Projectile Caliber :
9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:
124 grain FMJ
Velocity Range:
1135 to 1215 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
5 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
>2 in.
Velocity Measurement Distance:
6.6 ft from muzzle
Target Range:
16.4 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 12 x 12 in.
Witness Plate:
0.020 in. type 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
68 -82 F F
Standard Document:
United States: 0108.01, Sept 1985
Source:
0108.01, Sept 1985
Comments:

Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
NIJ - II .357 Magnum ( Part 2 )
Projectile Caliber :
.357 Magnum
Cartridge Type:
158 grain JSP
Velocity Range:
1345 to 1445 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
5 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
>2 in.
Velocity Measurement Distance:
6.6 ft from muzzle
Target Range:
16.4 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 12 x 12 in.
Witness Plate:
0.020 in. type 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
68 -82 F F
Standard Document:
United States: 0108.01, Sept 1985
Source:
0108.01, Sept 1985
Comments:

Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
NIJ - III-A .44 Magnum ( Part 1 )
Projectile Caliber :
.44 Magnum
Cartridge Type:
240 grain SWC
Velocity Range:
1350 to 1450 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
5 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
>2 in.
Velocity Measurement Distance:
6.6 ft from muzzle
Target Range:
16.4 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 12 x 12 in.
Witness Plate:
0.020 in. type 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
68 -82 F F
Standard Document:
United States: 0108.01, Sept 1985
Source:
0108.01, Sept 1985
Comments:

Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
NIJ - III-A 9 mm Parabellum ( Part 2 )
Projectile Caliber :
9 mm Parabellum
Cartridge Type:
124 grain FMJ
Velocity Range:
1350 to 1450 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
5 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
>2 in.
Velocity Measurement Distance:
6.6 ft from muzzle
Target Range:
16.4 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 12 x 12 in.
Witness Plate:
0.020 in. type 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
68 -82 F F
Standard Document:
United States: 0108.01, Sept 1985
Source:
0108.01, Sept 1985
Comments:

Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
NIJ - III .30 7.62 NATO
Projectile Caliber :
.30 7.62 NATO
Cartridge Type:
147 grain M80
Velocity Range:
2700 to 2800 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
5 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
>2 in.
Velocity Measurement Distance:
6.6 ft from muzzle
Target Range:
49.2 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 12 x 12 in.
Witness Plate:
0.020 in. type 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
68 -82 F F
Standard Document:
United States: 0108.01, Sept 1985
Source:
0108.01, Sept 1985
Comments:

Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

Standard - Rating:
NIJ - IV .30 30-06
Projectile Caliber :
.30 30-06
Cartridge Type:
166 grain M2 AP
Velocity Range:
2800 to 2900 ft/sec.
Number of Shots:
1 shot(s)
Shot Spacing:
-
Velocity Measurement Distance:
6.6 ft from muzzle
Target Range:
49.2 ft.
Sample Size:
>= 12 x 12 in.
Witness Plate:
0.020 in. type 2024-T3 or T4 Aluminum foil alloy
Witness Plate Distance:
6 in.
Test Temperature:
68 -82 F F
Standard Document:
United States: 0108.01, Sept 1985
Source:
0108.01, Sept 1985
Comments:

Note: A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard. i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...