Most importantly, keep wearing the armor you have now. NIJ will continue to maintain its current list of armor that has already been certified to the previous standard for several years, so that manufacturers and agencies can transition to armor that meets the new standard. Given the large number of ballistic-resistant vests currently worn by law enforcement officers, the NIJ Compliance Testing Program anticipates maintaining the 0101.06 Compliant Products List through at least the end of calendar year 2029.
The NIJ Compliance Testing Program (CTP) is taking action to remove armor models, listees, and individuals from further participation in the program in response to federal criminal enforcement actions. Read the full announcement.
NIJ certifies torso-worn ballistic resistant body armor for law enforcement that complies with the requirements the NIJ Compliance Testing Program (NIJ CTP). The following table s presents the list of ballistic-resistant body armor compliant with NIJ Standard 0101.07 and NIJ Standard 0101.06. (Find compliant stab resistant and combo armor.)
Note that NIJ has never tested nor certified ballistic items, such as backpacks, blankets, or briefcases, other than body armor for law enforcement. See DOJ Statement on Claims of NIJ Certification of Ballistic Backpacks.
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Body Armor Compliant with NIJ Standard 0101.07
