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Types of Ballistic Resistance Defined by NIJ Standard 0101.03 in Terms of Bullets and Velocities Specified for Testing

Type	Bullet caliber and type	Bullet mass (grains)	Impact velocity¹ (ft/s)
I	.22 long rifle high velocity .38 round nose lead	40 158	1,050 850
II-A	.357 jacketed soft point 9 mm full metal jacket	158 124	1,250 1,090
II	.357 jacketed soft point 9 mm full metal jacket	158 124	1,395 1,175
III-A	.44 magnum lead semi wadcutter gas checked 9 mm full metal jacket	240 124	1,400 1,400
III	7.62 mm full metal jacket	150	2,750
IV	.30-06 armor piercing	166	2,850
Special	Custom	custom	custom


		¹Minimum velocity; the maximum velocity for a fair hit is 50 ft/sec greater. Source: National Institute of Justice, 1987.
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