Understanding NIJ 0101.06 Armor Protection Levels

  • Level
    Caliber
    Velocity
     
  • IIA

    9MM 124gr. FMJ RN
    .40 S&W

    1225ft/s
    1155ft/s

    bullet bullet
  • II

    9MM 124gr. FMJ
    .357 Magnum 158gr. JSP

    1305ft/s
    1430ft/s

    bullet bullet
  • IIIA

    .357 Sig 125gr. FN
    .44 Magnum 240gr. JHP

    1470ft/s
    1430ft/s

    bullet bullet
  • III

    7.62mm NATO 148gr. (.308 Cal.) FMJ

    2780ft/s

    bullet
  • IV

    30.06 166gr. (.30 Cal.) M2AP AP

    2780ft/s

    bullet

What about 5.56mm/.223 Ammunition?

5.56 ammunition comes in a wide variety of constructions. The rounds with lead cores typically used for hunting and target shooting can be stopped with Level III hard armor plates.

5.56 ammunition designed for military use, with a steel or partial steel core, needs a ceramic or metallic component to the hard armor plate to stop it. Some level III have a ceramic/metallic face, but not all. If you have identified the M855 or other similarly designed steel core ammunition as a potential threat, a Level IV plate is the best choice for protection among the armors on the Compliant Products List (CPL).

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Fire Armor Ballistic Systems

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