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Guide·Apr 20, 2026

ASTM E3141 — The LE Shield Test Method

ASTM E3141 defines how to test ballistic LE shields — shot placement, velocity measurement, acceptance criteria — the protocol that makes E3347 compliance a defensible certification. This guide covers the test structure and what distinguishes it from NIJ 0108.01's panel-centric methodology.