Ballistic Resistant Protective Materials - NIJ Standard 0108.01

• NCJ Number: 99859
• Date Published: September 1985
• Length: 13 pages
• Author(s): Law Enforcement Standards Laboratory of the National Bureau of Standards
• Agencies: NIJ

Annotation

Establishes minimum performance requirements and test methods for ballistic resistant protective materials (armor) intended to provide protection against gunfire.

Abstract

This NIJ Standard-0108.01 supersedes NIJ Standard-0108.00, dated December 1981. It adds a new threat level (III-A, 44 Magnum and Submachine Gun 9 mm) and establishes threat level classifications that are consistent with other NIJ standards for ballistic protection. Requirements include workmanship, labeling, and ballistic resistance. Table.