DEA-STD02rev. 2018ACTIVE
DEA Standard-02 — Structural Shields and Specialty Armor
US Drug Enforcement Administration standard for specialty ballistic shields used in high-risk warrant service. Not NIJ-branded but widely cited in federal tactical-team procurement.
Shield
Threat levels
| Level | Threat | Velocity (m/s) |
|---|---|---|
| DEA II | .357 Mag SJHP | 430 |
| DEA IIIA | .44 Mag SJHP | 430 |
| DEA III | 7.62x51 NATO Ball | 838 |
| DEA IV | .30-06 M2 AP | 868 |
Published
Jan 1, 2018
Effective
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Certified products (on ArmorOS)
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Slug
dea-std-02
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