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  1. What is NIJ Certification? Most every field of interest is shrouded in layers of mysterious jargon. The body armor industry is no different. With that said, some of the most important jargon to familiarize yourself with is that of armor “Levels” and the NIJ standards those levels imply. We cover this briefly on our ...
  2. The NIJ's Standards Regarding Fragmentation When you’re out shooting with a steel target, you might notice that hits on the steel cause dirt to fly up at the target’s feet; a common reminder that there’s fragmentation every time a bullet impacts something. On our Body Armor 101 page, we briefly mention this fact as we explore the ...
  3. The NIJ’s Standards Regarding Multi-Hit Capability In the heat of a gunfight, neither side is likely to be very careful about their shot placement. Rather, they’re more likely to first engage with a quickly emptied magazine; tensions are as high as they can be, and the goal is to stop the target in as little time as possible. One story tells ...
  4. Your 10x12 is Really an 8x10 (If It's Not Steel) “In 2005 and 2006, two law enforcement officer-involved shootings resulted in injuries to the officers when bullets were not stopped in the officers’ body armor…. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) investigated...to provide guidance to NIJ. The research effort ...
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