NIJ0115rev. 2000ACTIVE
Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor
Separate standard governing edged- and spiked-weapon resistance, relevant primarily to corrections officers. Levels 1, 2, 3 based on impact energy in joules. Independent of ballistic certification — a vest can be NIJ 0101.06 IIIA + 0115 Level 1, for example.
Body armor
Authoritative source Threat levels
| Level | Threat types | Energy (J) | Overtest (J) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | edged blade, spike | 24 | 36 |
| 2 | edged blade, spike | 33 | 50 |
| 3 | edged blade, spike | 43 | 65 |
Published
Sep 1, 2000
Effective
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Certified products (on ArmorOS)
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Slug
nij-0115
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