NIJ0108.01rev. 1985ACTIVE

Ballistic Resistant Protective Materials

The primary US standard for ballistic shields and facemasks. Defines threat levels I, IIA, II, IIIA, III, IV parallel to body-armor levels. Most patrol and entry shields on the market certify to 0108.01 Level IIIA or III.

Shield

Authoritative source

Threat levels

Level	Threat	Velocity (fps)
IIA	.357 Mag JSP	1,250
II	.357 Mag JSP	1,395
IIIA	.44 Mag SJHP	1,400
III	7.62x51 NATO M80	2,750
IV	.30-06 AP	2,850

Published test conditions for NIJ 0108.01. Follow the authoritative source for the exact test protocol and acceptance criteria.

Published

Sep 1, 1985

Effective

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Slug

nij-0108-01

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