NIJ Standard 0108.

01
US National Institute of Justice Standard
Test and classification for Ballistic Resistant Materials

Class Threat Ammunition No of Velocity Test

(m/s) Range
Level Shots
(m)

1 22 LRHV Lead 5 320 +/- 12 5

38 Special RN 5 5
1 Lead
259 +/- 15

II-A 357 5 381 +/- 15 5

Magnum JSP

II-A 9mm FMJ 5 332 +/- 12 5

357
II Magnum JSP 5 425 +/- 15 5

II 9mm FMJ 5 358 +/- 12 5

44 Magnum Lead
III-A SWC Gas Checked 5 426 +/- 15 5

III-A 9mm FMJ 5 426 +/- 15 5

7.62 (308 5 838 +/- 15

III 15
Winchester) FMJ

IV 30-06 AP 1 868 +/- 15 15

Ammunition Legend:
LRHV Long Rifle High Velocity
RN Round Nose
JSP Jacketed Soft Point
FMJ - Full Metal Jacketed
AP Armour Piercing
SWC Semi Wadcutter

This information is provided as a simple reference guide and does not contain all the relevant
testing criteria. Please contact Architectural Armour for more information about our Ballistic
Resistant Products or the appropriate testing standards agency for a full detailed specification.

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