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Standard
Threat
Velocity Range (ft/sec)
# of shots
Shot Spacing (in.)
Shot Pattern
CFR Pass All Standards
CFR-PA-01
.22 caliber Long Rifle
1,010 to 1,210
5
3.5
5 inch square
CFR-PA-02
9 mm Parabellum
1,175 to 1,400
5
3.5
5 inch square
CFR-PA-03
9 mm Parabellum High Velocity SMG
1,400 to 1,550
5
3.0
4.3 inch square
CFR-PA-04
.357 Magnum
1,350 to 1,450
5
3.5
5 inch square
CFR-PA-05
.44 Magnum
1,500 to 1,600
5
3.5
5 inch square
CFR-PA-06
.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M193
3,080 to 3,390
5
3.0
4.3 inch square
CFR-PA-07
.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M855 / SS109 AP
3,015 to 3,115
5
3.0
4.3 inch square
CFR-PA-08
7.62 NATO M80
2,750 to 3,025
5
3.0
4.3 inch square
CFR-PA-09
7.62 NATO M61 AP
2,700 to 2,800
5
3.0
4.3 inch square
CFR-PA-10
.30 caliber 30-06 M2
2,750 to 3,025
5
3.0
4.3 inch square
CFR-PA-11
.30 caliber 30-06 M2AP AP
2,800 to 2,900
5
3.0
4.3 inch square
CFR-PA-12
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Shot
1,290 to 1,360
5
3.5
5 inch square
CFR-PA-13
12 Gauge 3.0 inch Magnum # 00 Buck
1,275 to 1,375
5
3.0
4.3 inch square
CFR-PA-14
12 Gauge Slug
1,585 to 1,750
5
3.0
4.3 inch square
CFR SYA Standards
CFR-SYA-01
.22 caliber Long Rifle
1,010 to 1,210
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-02
9 mm Parabellum
1,175 to 1,400
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-03
9 mm Parabellum High Velocity SMG
1,400 to 1,550
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-04
.357 Magnum
1,350 to 1,450
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA0-5
.44 Magnum
1,500 to 1,600
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-06
.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M193
3,080 to 3,390
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-07
.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M855 / SS109 AP
3,015 to 3,115
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-08
7.62 NATO M80
2,750 to 3,025
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-09
7.62 NATO M61 AP
2,700 to 2,800
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-10
.30 caliber 30-06 M2
2,750 to 3,025
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-11
.30 caliber 30-06 M2AP AP
2,800 to 2,900
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-12
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Shot
1,290 to 1,360
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-13
12 Gauge 3.0 inch Magnum # 00 Buck
1,275 to 1,375
16
2.0
6 inch square
CFR-SYA-14
12 Gauge Slug
1,585 to 1,750
16
2.0
6 inch square
International Small Arms Ballistic Standards
Standard
Threat
Velocity Range (ft/sec)
# of shots
Shot Spacing (in.)
Shot Pattern
ASTM Ballistic Standards
ASTM .38 Super
.38 Super 130 gr FMJ
1,230 to 1,330
3
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
ASTM .44 Magnum
.44 Magnum 240 gr JSP
1,400 to 1,500
3
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
ASTM Rifle
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80
2,750 to 2,850
3
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
ASTM Rifle, AP
.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP
2,725 to 2,825
3
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
ASTM Shotgun
12 Gauge 3.0 inch Mag. 808 gr # 00 Buck
1,265 to 1,365
3
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
ASTM Sub M.G.
9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ
1,350 to 1,450
3
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Australian Ballistic Standards
AS GO
9 mm Parabellum 115 gr FMJ
1,294 to 1,362
3
3.93
3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
AS G1
.357 Magnum 158 gr SWC
1,467 to 1,532
3
3.93
3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
AS G2
.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC
1,568 to 1,634
3
3.93
3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
AS R1
.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M193
3,182 to 3,248
3
3.93
3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
AS R2
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80
2,766 to 2,831
3
3.93
3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
AS S0
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 493 gr Shot
1,289 to 1,355
2
3.93
3.93 in. apart in a 7.87 in. square
AS S1
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 382 gr Slug
1,532 to 1,598
2
3.93
3.93 in. apart in a 7.87 in. square
British Ballistic Standards
BSI GO
9 mm Parabellum 115 gr FMJ
1,280 to 1,378
3
3.93
3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
BSI G1
.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP
1,427 to 1,526
3
3.93
3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
BSI G2
.44 Magnum 240 gr JSP
1,496 to 1,594
3
3.93
3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
BSI R1
.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 63 gr M855 / SS109
3,015 to 3,114
3
3.93
3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
BSI R2
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80
2,674 to 2,772
3
3.93
3.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
BSI S86
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 438 gr Slug
1,332 to 1,463
1
-
Center in a 7.87 in. circle
Brunswick Ballistic Standards
Brunswick
.30 7.62 NATO 147 gr M59
V50
-
-
-
Canadian Ballistic Standards
Canadian Vehicle
.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M193
3,200 to 3,300
3
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Canadian Vehicle
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr C21
2,800 to 2,900
3
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
European Standard EN 1063
EN BR1
.22 LR 40 grain Lead Round
1,148 to 1,214
3
4.7
4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR2
9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FSJ RNSC
1,280 to 1,345
3
4.7
4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR3
.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core
1,378 to 1,444
3
4.7
4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR4
.44 Magnum 240 gr FCJ Flat Nose Soft Core
1,411 to 1,476
3
4.7
4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR5
5.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr SS109 (M855)
3,084 to 3,150
3
4.7
4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR6
7.62 x 51 NATO 147 gr FSJ (M80)
2,690 to 2,756
3
4.7
4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR7
7.62 x 51 NATO 150 gr FCJ steel hard core
2,657 to 2,723
3
4.7
4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN SG1
12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug
1,312 to 1,444
1
-
Center shot
EN SG2
12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug
1,312 to 1,444
3
4.9
4.5 to 5.3 in. triangle
Federal Railroad Administration FRA Ballistic Standards
FRA I Part 1
.22 LR 40 gr Lead
min. of 960
1
-
Center shot
FRA II Part 1
.22 LR 40 gr Lead
min. of 960
1
-
Center shot
German DIN Ballistic Standards
DIN C1-SF
9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ
1,165 to 1,198
3
5.1
4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C2-SF
.357 Magnum 158 gr FMJ
1,362 to 1,394
3
5.1
4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C3-SF
.44 Magnum 240 gr FMJ
1,427 to 1,460
3
5.1
4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C4-SF
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80
2,575 to 2,608
3
5.1
4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C5-SF
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 AP
2,625 to 2,657
3
5.3
4.9 - 5.7 in. triangle
DIN C1-SA
9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ
1,165 to 1,198
3
5.1
4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C2-SA
.357 Magnum 158 gr FMJ
1,362 to 1,394
3
5.1
4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C3-SA
.44 Magnum 240 gr FMJ
1,427 to 1,460
3
5.1
4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C4-SA
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80
2,575 to 2,608
3
5.1
4.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C5-SA
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 AP
2,625 to 2,657
3
5.3
4.9 - 5.7 in. triangle
MIL-SAMIT Ballistic Standards
MIL-SAMIT Part 1
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80
2,750 to 2,850
25
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
MIL-SAMIT Part 2
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 AP
min. of 2,800
25
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Ballistic Standards
NIJ I Part 1
.22 LR HV 40 gr Lead
1,010 to 1,090
5
4.24
>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ I Part 2
.38 Special 158 gr RNL
800 to 900
5
4.24
>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ II-A Part 1
9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ
1,050 to 1,130
5
4.24
>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ II-A Part 2
.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP
1,200 to 1,300
5
4.24
>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ II Part 1
9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ
1,135 to 1,215
5
4.24
>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ II Part 2
.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP
1,345 to 1,445
5
4.24
>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ III-A Part 1
.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC
1,350 to 1,450
5
4.24
>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ III-A Part 2
9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ
1,350 to 1,450
5
4.24
>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ III
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80
2,700 to 2,800
5
4.24
>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ IV
.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP
2,800 to 2,900
1
-
Center shot
State Department (SD) Ballistic Standards
SD Minimum Part 1
9 mm Parabellum 115 gr SFMJ
1,350 to 1,450
3
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
SD Minimum Part 2
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 556 gr # 4 Buck
1,275 to 1,375
1
-
Center shot
SD Rifle Part 1
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M80
2,700 to 2,800
1
-
Center shot
SD Rifle Part 2
.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M193
3,135 to 3,235
1
-
Center shot
SD Rifle Part 3
.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 63 gr M855
min. of 2,950
1
-
Center shot
SD Rifle Part 4
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 556 gr # 4 Buck
1,275 to 1,375
1
-
Center shot
SD Rifle AP Part 1
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 AP
2,700 to 2,800
3
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
SD Rifle AP Part 2
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 556 gr # 4 Buck
1,275 to 1,375
1
-
Center shot
SD Rifle AP Part 1
.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP
2,800 to 2,900
3
6.93
8 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
SD Rifle AP Part 2
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 556 gr # 4 Buck
1,275 to 1,375
1
-
Center shot
Underwriters Laboratory UL 752 Ballistic Standards
UL Level 1 Part 1
9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ
1,175 to 1,293
3
4.0
4.0 inch triangle
UL Level 1 Part 2
9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ
1,175 to 1,293
2
1.5
1.25 to 1.75 in.
UL Level 1 Part 3
9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ
1,175 to 1,293
1
-
Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 2 Part 1
.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP
1,250 to 1,375
3
4.0
4.0 inch triangle
UL Level 2 Part 2
.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP
1,250 to 1,375
2
1.5
1.25 to 1.75 in.
UL Level 2 Part 3
.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP
1,250 to 1,375
1
-
Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 3 Part 1
.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC
1,350 to 1,485
3
4.0
4.0 inch triangle
UL Level 3 Part 2
.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC
1,350 to 1,485
2
1.5
1.25 to 1.75 in.
UL Level 3 Part 3
.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC
1,350 to 1,485
1
-
Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 4 Part 1
.30 cal. 30-06 180 gr JSP
2,540 to 2,794
1
-
Center shot
UL Level 4 Part 2
.30 cal. 30-06 180 gr JSP
2,540 to 2,794
1
-
Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 5 Part 1
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr FMJ
2,750 to 3,025
1
-
Center shot
UL Level 5 Part 2
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr FMJ
2,750 to 3,025
1
-
Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 6
9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ
1,400 to 1,540
5
3.18
4.5 inch square
UL Level 7
.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr FMJ
3,080 to 3,388
5
3.18
4.5 inch square
UL Level 8
.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr FMJ
2,750 to 3,025
5
3.18
4.5 inch square
UL Level 9
.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP
2,715 to 2,987
1
-
Center shot
UL Level 10
.50 cal 709.5 gr FMJ Military Ball
2,810 to 3,091
1
-
Center shot
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 1A
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug
1,585 to 1,744
3
4.0
4.0 inch triangle
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 1B
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug
1,585 to 1,744
2
1.5
1.25 to 1.75 in.
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 1C
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug
1,585 to 1,744
1
-
Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 2A
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck
1,200 to 1,320
3
4.0
4.0 inch triangle
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 2B
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck
1,200 to 1,320
2
1.5
1.25 to 1.75 in.
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 2C
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck
1,200 to 1,320
1
-
Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 1A
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug
1,585 to 1,744
3
4.0
4.0 inch triangle
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 1B
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug
1,585 to 1,744
1
-
Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 2A
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck
1,200 to 1,320
3
4.0
4.0 inch triangle
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 2B
12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck
1,200 to 1,320
1
-
Unsupported edge shot