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Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 1 9 mm Parabellum   ( Part 1 )

Projectile Caliber :

9 mm Parabellum

Cartridge Type:

124  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

1175 to 1292.5 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.5 inch triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

0.125 in. thick corrugated cardboard

Witness Plate Distance:

18 in.

Test Temperature:

 (-26/72), 55, 72, 95, 120 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

Indoor rating test:  #1 at 55 F, #2 at 72 F, and #3 at 95 F; Out

 

door rating test: #1 (one side at -26 F other side at 72 F), #2 at

 

72 F, #3 at 120 F

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 1 9 mm Parabellum   ( Part 2 )

Projectile Caliber :

9 mm Parabellum

Cartridge Type:

124  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

1175 to 1292.5 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

2  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

1.25 to 1.75 in.

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

None

Witness Plate Distance:

-

Test Temperature:

72 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

 

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 1 9 mm Parabellum   ( Part 3 )

Projectile Caliber :

9 mm Parabellum

Cartridge Type:

124  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

1175 to 1292.5 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

1  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

-

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

None

Witness Plate Distance:

-

Test Temperature:

72 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

1 to 1.50 in. unsupported edge shot

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 2 .357 Magnum   ( Part 1 )

Projectile Caliber :

.357 Magnum

Cartridge Type:

158  grain JSP

Velocity Range:

1250 to 1375 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.5 inch triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

0.125 in. thick corrugated cardboard

Witness Plate Distance:

18 in.

Test Temperature:

 (-26/72), 55, 72, 95, 120 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

Indoor rating test:  #1 at 55 F, #2 at 72 F, and #3 at 95 F; Out

 

door rating test: #1 (one side at -26 F other side at 72 F), #2 at

 

72 F, #3 at 120 F

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 2 .357 Magnum   ( Part 2 )

Projectile Caliber :

.357 Magnum

Cartridge Type:

158  grain JSP

Velocity Range:

1250 to 1375 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

2  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

1.25 to 1.75 in.

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

None

Witness Plate Distance:

-

Test Temperature:

72 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

 

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 2 .357 Magnum   ( Part 3 )

Projectile Caliber :

.357 Magnum

Cartridge Type:

158  grain JSP

Velocity Range:

1250 to 1375 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

1  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

-

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

None

Witness Plate Distance:

-

Test Temperature:

72 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

1 to 1.50 in. unsupported edge shot

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 3 .44  Magnum  ( Part 1 )

Projectile Caliber :

.44  Magnum

Cartridge Type:

240  grain SWC

Velocity Range:

1350 to 1485 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.5 inch triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

0.125 in. thick corrugated cardboard

Witness Plate Distance:

18 in.

Test Temperature:

 (-26/72), 55, 72, 95, 120 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

Indoor rating test:  #1 at 55 F, #2 at 72 F, and #3 at 95 F; Out

 

door rating test: #1 (one side at -26 F other side at 72 F), #2 at

 

72 F, #3 at 120 F

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 3 .44  Magnum  ( Part 2 )

Projectile Caliber :

.44  Magnum

Cartridge Type:

240  grain SWC

Velocity Range:

1350 to 1485 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

2  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

1.25 to 1.75 in.

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

None

Witness Plate Distance:

-

Test Temperature:

72 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

 

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 3 .44  Magnum  ( Part 3 )

Projectile Caliber :

.44  Magnum

Cartridge Type:

240  grain SWC

Velocity Range:

1350 to 1485 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

1  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

-

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

None

Witness Plate Distance:

-

Test Temperature:

72 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

1 to 1.50 in. unsupported edge shot

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 4 .30  30-06   ( Part 1 )

Projectile Caliber :

.30  30-06

Cartridge Type:

180  grain JSP

Velocity Range:

2540 to 2794 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

1  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

-

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

0.125 in. thick corrugated cardboard

Witness Plate Distance:

18 in.

Test Temperature:

 (-26/72), 55, 72, 95, 120 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

Indoor rating test:  #1 at 55 F, #2 at 72 F, and #3 at 95 F; Out

 

door rating test: #1 (one side at -26 F other side at 72 F), #2 at

 

72 F, #3 at 120 F

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 4 .30  30-06   ( Part 2 )

Projectile Caliber :

.30  30-06

Cartridge Type:

180  grain JSP

Velocity Range:

2540 to 2794 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

1  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

-

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

None

Witness Plate Distance:

-

Test Temperature:

72 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

1 to 1.50 in. unsupported edge shot

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 5 .30  7.62 NATO   ( Part 1 )

Projectile Caliber :

.30  7.62 NATO

Cartridge Type:

150  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

2750 to 3025 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

1  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

-

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

0.125 in. thick corrugated cardboard

Witness Plate Distance:

18 in.

Test Temperature:

 (-26/72), 55, ,72, 95, 120  F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

Indoor rating test:  #1 at 55 F, #2 at 72 F, and #3 at 95 F; Out

 

door rating test: #1 (one side at -26 F other side at 72 F), #2 at

 

72 F, #3 at 120 F

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 5 .30  7.62 NATO   ( Part 2 )

Projectile Caliber :

.30  7.62 NATO

Cartridge Type:

150  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

2750 to 3025 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

1  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

-

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

None

Witness Plate Distance:

-

Test Temperature:

 (-26/72), 55, 72, 95, 120 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

1 to 1.50 in. unsupported edge shot

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 6 9 mm Parabellum  

Projectile Caliber :

9 mm Parabellum

Cartridge Type:

124  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

1400 to 1540 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

5  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.5 inch square

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

0.125 in. thick corrugated cardboard

Witness Plate Distance:

18 in.

Test Temperature:

72 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

 

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 7 .223 5.56 NATO 

Projectile Caliber :

.223 5.56 NATO

Cartridge Type:

55 grain  FMJ

Velocity Range:

3080 to 3388 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

5  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.5 inch square

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

0.125 in. thick corrugated cardboard

Witness Plate Distance:

18 in.

Test Temperature:

72 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

 

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 8 .30  7.62 NATO  

Projectile Caliber :

.30  7.62 NATO

Cartridge Type:

150  grain FMJ

Velocity Range:

2750 to 3025 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

5  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.5 inch square

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

0.125 in. thick corrugated cardboard

Witness Plate Distance:

18 in.

Test Temperature:

72 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

 

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 1 thru 3 SG 12 Gauge 2 3/4"   ( Part 1A )

Projectile Caliber :

12 Gauge 2 3/4"

Cartridge Type:

437  grain Slug

Velocity Range:

1585 to 1743.5 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3  shot(s)

Shot Spacing:

4.5 inch triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

-

Target Range:

15 ft.

Sample Size:

12 x 12  in.

Witness Plate:

0.125 in. thick corrugated cardboard

Witness Plate Distance:

18 in.

Test Temperature:

 (-26/72), 55, 72, 95, 120 F

Standard Document:

United States:   752 -Rev. October 5, 2005

Source:

752 -Rev.  October 5, 2005

Comments:

Supplemental rating for levels 1, 2, and 3;  Indoor / Outdoor rating

 

testing also applies

Note:  A test sample must pass all parts of a particular standard.   i.e. part 1, part 2, etc...

 

 

Standard - Rating:

UL - Level 1 thru 3 SG 12 Gauge 2 3/4"   ( Part 1B )

Projectile Caliber :

12 Gauge 2 3/4"

Cartridge Type:

437  grain Slug

Velocity Range:

1585 to 1743.5 ft/sec.

Number of Shots: