NATIONAL INSTITUE OF JUSTICE (NIJ) BALLISTIC STANDARDS
Level |
Weapon Type |
Caliber |
Ammunition |
Level 1 |
.22 LR Handgun .38 Special |
.22 LR .38 Special |
LRHV RN Lead |
Level 2 |
.357 Mag 9mm |
.357 Mag 9 mm x 19 |
HV/JSP 158gr HV/FMJ 124gr |
Level 2a |
.357 Mag 9mm |
.357 Mag 9 mm x 19 |
JSP 158 gr FMJ 124 gr |
Level 3 |
7.62 or .308 Rifle |
7.62mm x 15 |
.308 FMJ 150gr |
Level 3a |
.44 Mag 9mm S.M.G. |
.44 Magnum 9 mm x 19 |
Lead GC 240gr FMJ 124gr |
Level 4 |
M14 |
7.62mm x 63 |
AP 30.06 166gr |
| Abbreviations: AP: Armor Piercing LRHV: Long Rifle High Velocity FMJ: Full Metal Jacketed RN: Round Nose JSP: Jacketed Soft Point SWC: Semi-Wad cutter |