The NIJ ballistic resistance standard classifies body armor by levels of ballistic performance. For any performance level, NIJ's test protocol requires that the bullets listed below, do not perforate the vest and that the vest protects against blunt trauma.

Level IIIA Body Armor Standards

NIJ Level IIIA Body Armor is rated for calibers up to .44 magnum at over 1,500 feet per second. Our level IIIA armor is capable of standalone use and able to withstand multiple hits.

Threat Level IIIA Velocity
Bullet Type FPS MPS
.22 Mag 40-GR SP 1180 360
12 Gage “00″ Buck
9mm 95-Gr JSP 1250 381
9mm 123-Gr GECO FMC 1200 366
9mm 116-Gr CanadianFMJ 1250 381
9mm 115-Gr JHP+P 1345 408
9mm 124-Gr FMC 1400 427
.38 Spl 125-GRlead+P 1090 332
.38 Spl 110-GrJHP+P 1235 377
.357 Mag 125-Gr JHP 1450 442
.357 Mag 110-Gr JHP 1550 473
10mm 170-Gr JHP 1175 357
10mm 175-Gr Silvertip 1225 372
.41 Mag 210-Gr lead 1080 329
.44 Mag 240-GrSWC 1400 427
.45 ACP 230-Gr FMJ 810 247
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NIJ Level III Body Armor Standards

Level III Body Armor is rated for calibers up to 7.62×51 M80 Ball (.308) at 2,800 feet per second. Our armor is capable of standalone use and able to withstand multiple hits.

Threat Level III Velocity
Bullet Type FPS MPS
7.62 x 63mm - JSP 2780 847
7.62 x 54R -L 2840 865
7.62 x 51mm - M80* 2780 847
7.62 x 39 mm - Ball 2370 725
5.56 x 45mm - M193 3150 960
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NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Standards

Level III+ Body Armor is rated for calibers up to 5.56 x 45mm- M193 at over 3,100 feet per second. Our level III+ armor is capable of standalone use and able to withstand multiple hits.

Threat Level III+ Velocity
Bullet Type FPS MPS
7.62 x 63mm - JSP 2780 847
7.62 x 54R-LPS 2300 701
7.62 x 54R - L 2840 865
7.62 x 51mm - M80* 2780 847
7.62 x 39mm - Mild Steel Core 2380 725
7.62 x 39 mm - Ball 2370 725
5.56 x 45mm - M193 3150 960
5.56 - M855/SS109 (Greeen Tip) 3117 950
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NIJ Level IV Body Armor Standards

Level IV Body Armor is rated for calibers up to 30.06AP at over 2,850 feet per second. Our level IV armor is capable of standalone use and able to withstand multiple hits.

Threat Level IV Velocity
Bullet Type FPS MPS
30-06 AP 166 Grain (armor piercing rifle) 2850 869
.30 Cal. 166 Grain MZ AP 2880 878
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