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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...

 

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