Pdf on may 2, 2019, cenk yanen and others published ballistic tests of lightweight. Pdf ballistic tests of lightweight hybrid composites for body armor. Armor tested to varying rounds see proceeding pages for exact threats tested. Nij announces an administrative clarification to nij standard 0101. Pdf experimentalbased numerical simulation of the drop test. List of body armor performance standards wikipedia. Nij raises the bar for body armor manufacturers with nij. Request for public comment on proposed revision of nij. Ballistic resistance of body armor nij standard 0101. Links to alternate test standards mila662f, nato stanag 2920. End preamble start supplemental information supplementary information. Department of justices national institute of justice nd and its predecessor, the national institute of law enforcement and criminal. Pdf experimentalbased numerical simulation of the drop. Its primary purpose will be for use by the nij compliance testing program ctp for testing and evaluation of ballisticresistant body armor for certification by nij.
The flow chart shown in figure 11 will assist in the determination of how to proceed if an. High performance composite material like kevlar, twaron, uhmwpe are adopted in the research of bulletproof vest which conformed to the standards of ga1412010 and nij 0101. National institute of justice nij ballistic resistance of armor standard 0101. P x iiia px02 threat ro level nij performance data. A multicurve design fits closely to the wearer, making it ideal for highspeed operations. The program responds to the mandate of the justice system improvement act of 1979, which directed nij to encourage research and development to improve the criminal justice system and to disseminate the results to federal, state, and local agencies. At safariland, we welcome and support the new standard, and have long been following. Adobe photoshop pdf ballistic body armor, bullet proof. Ballistic resistance of body armor nij standard0101. The nij tests ballistic resistant materials including. The drawbacks of testing your products to the nij 0108. International ballistic standards app teijin aramid.
Firearms are one of the most dangerous threats law enforcement officers face today. The national institute of justice nij seeks feedback from the public on a proposed revision of nij standard 0101. It supersedes the nij 2005 interim requirements, dated september 2005, nij standard 0101. The origin of and rationale for the nij standard introduction to nij body armor standards general four standards for body armor, numbered 0101. Department of justice, national institute of justice, technology assessment program. This rates vests on the following scale against penetration and also blunt trauma protection deformation. Each armor sample shall be free from wrinkles, blisters, cracks or fabric tears, crazing, chipped or. Before citing this, or any other nij standard in a contract document, users should verify that the most recent edition of the standard is used. Although they did not announce a specific date, we expect that in 2018 the nij standard 0101. The rounds with lead cores typically used for hunting and target shooting can be stopped with level iii hard armor plates.
In line with teijin aramids customercentric approach, our newly updated ballistic standards app and posters makes it easier than ever to find the specific data you require relating to international ballistic standards. Overview of body armor national institute of justice. The app and posters provide you with the uptodate figures of major international standards for different ballistic protection applications including soft and. This standard is currently going through a revision process. Dec 16, 2012 comment period open we are seeking feedback from the public on a proposed revision of nij standard 0115. Comment period open we are seeking feedback from the public on a proposed revision of nij standard 0115.
In the first half of 2018, nij is expected to introduce the new nij standard 0101. Nij 2005 interim requirements, ballistic resistance of body armor august 2005 also supersedes. Looking for online definition of nij or what nij stands for. In the beginning of 2018, nij is expected to introduce the new nij standard 0101.
Pdf personal hard armour systems seeking certification within the nij. The outer carrier adopt international advanced durable and waterproof functional fabric, can be designed with molle system and quick release system. A, ballistic resistance of personal body armor june 2001 coordination by. During the past three decades, ballisticresistant soft body armor has saved the lives of more than 3,000 police officers.
During the webinar, the nij stated that they expected to introduce the nij standard 0101. Nij is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms the free dictionary. Technology of the national institute of justice nij, u. The final version of this document is anticipated to be published in late 2018 as nij standard 0101.
Type round ammunition bullet mass velocity hits at 0 angle max bfs hits at 30 angle hits at 45 angle per panel per sample per threat. Nij 2005 interim requirements, ballistic resistance of body armor august 2005. This standalone offering is composed of lightweight polyethylene allowing for user maneuverability and comfort without sacrificing protection from rifle threats. Nij armor standard united states nij standard 0101. All armor shall be free from evidence of inferior workmanship, such as. Body armor offered must be identified and listed according to the applicable nij threat levels on the attached pricing sheets. Office of justice programs national institute of justice. Each test item shall be free from evidence of inferior workmanship. This article is aimed at bringing to light an understanding of the nij 0101. Apr 10, 2020 in line with teijin aramids customercentric approach, our newly updated ballistic standards app and posters makes it easier than ever to find the specific data you require relating to international ballistic standards.
The purpose here is to inform bullet resistant product designers about the drawbacks of certifying your products under the nij 0108. Nothing in this document should be understood to be a legal mandate or policy directive, or to represent the only course of action. The national institute of justice nij is providing notice of its administrative clarification of nij standard 0101. Federal register compliance testing program administrative. My job is to advise government and homeland security agencies in. The standard is limited to ballistic resistance only and does not address resistance from knives or other. This ensures that body armor meets officers needs, yet leaves manufacturers free to innovate. As ceo of ppss group i am dealing with body armour almost every single day of the week. In july 2008, the national institute of justice nij released a new standard for body armor, the nij standard 0101. The final version of this document is anticipated to be published in late 2018 as a companion to nij standard 0101. This revision redefines the classification system, and establishes threat levels and test rounds that are consistent with companion nij standards for ballistic protective equipment and materials.
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