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ASTM E3107/E3107M-23 - Standard Test Method for Resistance to Penetration and Backface Deformation for Ballistic-resistant Torso Body Armor and Shoot Packs
May 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 This test method addresses resistance to ballistic penetration and to backface deformation (BFD) for ballistic-resistant torso body armor and shoot packs. 1.2 This test method is intended for testing of soft body armor, hard armor plates, in conjunction with armor,...

ASTM E3078/E3078M-23 - Standard Practice for Conditioning of Hard Armor Test Items
February 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 This practice applies to the conditioning of hard armor test items prior to ballistic resistance testing. Hard armor is an item of personal protective equipment that is constructed of rigid materials and is intended to protect the wearer from threats that may include ballistic...

UL 752 - Bullet-Resisting Equipment
October 17, 2023 - ULSE

1.1 These requirements cover materials, devices, and fixtures used to form bullet-resisting barriers which protect against robbery, holdup, or armed attack such as those by snipers. 1.2 This standard can also be used to determine the bullet resistance of building components that do not fit the...

ASTM D8173-23 - Standard Guide for Site Preparation, Layout, Installation, and Hydration of Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats
July 15, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 This guide covers directions for the installation of geosynthetic cementitious composite mat (GCCM) materials under field conditions typically present in erosion control, hydraulic structure armoring and protection, and protection applications. This guide also covers directions for the...

ASTM E3078/E3078M-22 - Standard Practice for Conditioning of Hard Armor Test Items
October 1, 2022 - ASTM International

1.1 This practice applies to the conditioning of hard armor test items prior to ballistic resistance testing. Hard armor is an item of personal protective equipment that is constructed of rigid materials and is intended to protect the wearer from threats that may include ballistic...

ASTM E3107/E3107M-22 - Standard Test Method for Resistance to Penetration and Backface Deformation for Ballistic-resistant Torso Body Armor and Shoot Packs
October 1, 2022 - ASTM International

1.1 This test method addresses resistance to ballistic penetration and to backface deformation (BFD) for ballistic-resistant torso body armor and shoot packs. 1.2 This test method is intended for testing of soft body armor, hard armor plates, in conjunction with armor,...

ASTM E3110/E3110M-22 - Standard Test Method for Collection of Ballistic Limit Data for Ballistic-resistant Torso Body Armor and Shoot Packs
October 1, 2022 - ASTM International

1.1 This test method addresses the collection of ballistic limit data for ballistic-resistant torso body armor and shoot packs. 1.2 This test method is intended for testing of soft body armor, hard armor plates, and shoot packs. This test method does not apply to ballistic...

ASTM E3004-22 - Standard Specification for Preparation and Verification of Clay Blocks Used in Ballistic-Resistance Testing of Torso Body Armor
October 1, 2022 - ASTM International

This specification describes a standardized method for preparation and verification of backing assemblies used in ballistic-resistant torso body armor testing and for reducing variability within and between laboratories. Included in this specification are the equipment used for preparation...

ASTM E3348/E3348M-22 - Standard Guide for Body Armor for Non-Law Enforcement First Responders
June 1, 2022 - ASTM International

1.1 This guide provides information to non-law enforcement first responders for the selection and use of body armor. 1.2 Non-law enforcement first responders, including but not limited to fire fighters, emergency medical service providers, fire investigators, and civilian/community response...

ASTM E3347/E3347M-23 - Standard Specification for Ballistic-Resistant Shields Used by Law Enforcement Officers
May 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 This standard specifies minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of shields used by U.S. law enforcement officers to protect against handgun and rifle ammunition. 1.1.1 The option for testing either handgun-rated or rifle-rated shields with a shotgun threat...

ASTM E3368/E3368M-23a - Standard Specification for Ballistic-Resistant Helmets Worn by U.S. Public Safety Officers
May 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 This specification specifies minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of helmets used by U.S. public safety officers and intended to protect the head against handgun and rifle ammunition. 1.1.1 The test methods within this specification were developed and...

ASTM A411-08(2022) - Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Low-Carbon Steel Armor Wire
April 1, 2022 - ASTM International

1.1 This specification covers zinc-coated low-carbon steel wire for use in armoring for protection against damage of submarine and underground cables used for communication, control, or power purposes. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given...

ASTM E3347/E3347M-22 - Standard Specification for Ballistic-Resistant Shields Used by Law Enforcement Officers
August 1, 2022 - ASTM International

1.1 This standard specifies minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of shields used by U.S. law enforcement officers to protect against handgun and rifle ammunition. 1.2 Products addressed by this specification include hand-held or hand-carried shields (having...

MIL-DTL-32505 - ARMOR PLATE, ALUMINUM, ALLOYS 7017 and 7020, WELDABLE
January 15, 2021 - NPFC

Scope. This specification covers two wrought aluminum armor plate alloys for welded and non-welded applications in nominal thicknesses from 0.500 to 4.000 inch, inclusive (see 6.2). The weldability of wrought aluminum alloy AA7017 armor has been determined for class I armor for...

MIL-DTL-32333 - ARMOR PLATE, MAGNESIUM ALLOY, AZ31B, WE43C, APPLIQUE
September 11, 2020 - NPFC

Scope. This specification covers wrought magnesium alloy armor plate in nominal thicknesses from 0.250 to 3.000 inch, inclusive (see 6.2). The fusion weldability of these wrought magnesium alloy armors has not been fully tested or analyzed over this entire nominal thickness range....

UL 467 - Grounding and Bonding Equipment
April 29, 2022 - ULSE

1.1 This Standard applies to grounding and bonding equipment for use in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I in Canada, the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, in the United States, or the Standard for Electrical Installations, NOM-001-SEDE, in Mexico. 1.2 This Standard...

MIL-DTL-3066 - Cartridges, Caliber .50: Armor-Piercing Incendiary, M8; and Armor-Piercing Incendiary Tracer, M20
March 18, 2021 - NPFC

This specification covers the requirements and verification methods for the Cartridges, Caliber .50: Armor-Piercing Incendiary (API), M8; and Armor-Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT), M20. For the rest of this document the round will be referenced by their model numbers M8 and M20 (see...

Protective Armor Engineering Design
September 23, 2019 - CRC

There is increasing interest in the area of protective vests, either for protection against bullets or protection from the most realistic threats within domestic frontline operations: edged weapon, knives, and medical needles. This volume addresses that need. This new book provides an in-depth...

MIL-DTL-32649 - Cartridge, 7.62 Millimeter: Advanced Armor Piercing, M1158
July 27, 2020 - NPFC

This specification covers the requirements and verification methods for the CARTRIDGE, 7.62 MILLIMETER: ADVANCED ARMOR PIERCING, M1158 for use in 7.62mm M240B Machine Gun.

MIL-PRF-32662 - ADHESIVE, HIGH-LOADING RATE, FOR STRUCTURAL AND ARMOR APPLICATIONS
August 13, 2020 - NPFC

Scope. This specification covers high-loading rate adhesives that are purposed for structural and armor applications. Examples include composite armor systems and other up-armoring or applique' systems.

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