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StandardThreatVelocity Range (ft/sec)# of shotsSpacing (in.)Shot Pattern

CFR Pass All Standards
CFR-PA-01.22 caliber Long Rifle1,010 to 1,21053.55 inch square
CFR-PA-029 mm Parabellum1,175 to 1,40053.55 inch square
CFR-PA-039 mm Parabellum High Velocity SMG1,400 to 1,55053.04.3 inch square
CFR-PA-04.357 Magnum1,350 to 1,45053.55 inch square
CFR-PA-05.44 Magnum1,500 to 1,60053.55 inch square
CFR-PA-06.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M1933,080 to 3,39053.04.3 inch square
CFR-PA-07.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M855 / SS109 AP3,015 to 3,11553.04.3 inch square
CFR-PA-087.62 NATO M802,750 to 3,02553.04.3 inch square
CFR-PA-097.62 NATO M61 AP2,700 to 2,80053.04.3 inch square
CFR-PA-10.30 caliber 30-06 M22,750 to 3,02553.04.3 inch square
CFR-PA-11.30 caliber 30-06 M2AP AP2,800 to 2,90053.04.3 inch square
CFR-PA-1212 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Shot1,290 to 1,36053.55 inch square
CFR-PA-1312 Gauge 3.0 inch Magnum # 00 Buck1,275 to 1,37553.04.3 inch square
CFR-PA-1412 Gauge Slug1,585 to 1,75053.04.3 inch square

CFR SYA Standards
CFR-SYA-01.22 caliber Long Rifle1,010 to 1,210162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-029 mm Parabellum1,175 to 1,400162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-039 mm Parabellum High Velocity SMG1,400 to 1,550162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-04.357 Magnum1,350 to 1,450162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA0-5.44 Magnum1,500 to 1,600162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-06.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M1933,080 to 3,390162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-07.223 caliber 5.56 NATO M855 / SS109 AP3,015 to 3,115162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-087.62 NATO M802,750 to 3,025162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-097.62 NATO M61 AP2,700 to 2,800162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-10.30 caliber 30-06 M22,750 to 3,025162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-11.30 caliber 30-06 M2AP AP2,800 to 2,900162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-1212 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Shot1,290 to 1,360162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-1312 Gauge 3.0 inch Magnum # 00 Buck1,275 to 1,375162.06 inch square
CFR-SYA-1412 Gauge Slug1,585 to 1,750162.06 inch square

International Small Arms Ballistic Standards

StandardThreatVelocity Range (ft/sec)# of shotsSpacing (in.)Shot Pattern

ASTM Ballistic Standards
ASTM .38 Super.38 Super 130 gr FMJ1,230 to 1,33036.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
ASTM .44 Magnum.44 Magnum 240 gr JSP1,400 to 1,50036.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
ASTM Rifle.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M802,750 to 2,85036.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
ASTM Rifle, AP.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP2,725 to 2,82536.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
ASTM Shotgun12 Gauge 3.0 inch Mag. 808 gr # 00 Buck1,265 to 1,36536.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
ASTM Sub M.G.9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ1,350 to 1,45036.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart

Australian Ballistic Standards
AS GO9 mm Parabellum 115 gr FMJ1,294 to 1,36233.933.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
AS G1.357 Magnum 158 gr SWC1,467 to 1,53233.933.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
AS G2.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC1,568 to 1,63433.933.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
AS R1.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M1933,182 to 3,24833.933.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
AS R2.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M802,766 to 2,83133.933.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
AS S012 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 493 gr Shot1,289 to 1,35523.933.93 in. apart in a 7.87 in. square
AS S112 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 382 gr Slug1,532 to 1,59823.933.93 in. apart in a 7.87 in. square

British Ballistic Standards
BSI GO9 mm Parabellum 115 gr FMJ1,280 to 1,37833.933.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
BSI G1.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP1,427 to 1,52633.933.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
BSI G2.44 Magnum 240 gr JSP1,496 to 1,59433.933.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
BSI R1.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 63 gr M855 / SS1093,015 to 3,11433.933.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
BSI R2.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M802,674 to 2,77233.933.93 in. triangle in a 7.87 in. square
BSI S8612 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 438 gr Slug1,332 to 1,4631-Center in a 7.87 in. circle

Brunswick Ballistic Standards
Brunswick.30 7.62 NATO 147 gr M59V50---
Canadian Ballistic Standards
Canadian Vehicle.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M1933,200 to 3,30036.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
Canadian Vehicle.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr C212,800 to 2,90036.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart

European Standard EN 1063 Ballistic Standards
EN BR1-NS.22 LR 40 grain Lead Round1,148 to 1,21434.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR2-NS9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FSJ RNSC1,280 to 1,34534.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR3-NS.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core1,378 to 1,44434.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR4-NS.44 Magnum 240 gr FCJ Flat Nose Soft Core1,411 to 1,47634.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR5-NS5.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS1093,084 to 3,15034.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR6-NS7.62 x 51 NATO 147 gr FSJ (M80)2,690 to 2,75634.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR7-NS7.62 x 51 NATO 150 gr FCJ steel hard core2,657 to 2,72334.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN SG1-NS12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug1,312 to 1,4441-Center shot
EN SG2-NS12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug1,312 to 1,44434.94.5 to 5.3 in. triangle
EN BR1-S.22 LR 40 grain Lead Round1,148 to 1,21434.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR2-S9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FSJ RNSC1,280 to 1,34534.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR3-S.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core1,378 to 1,44434.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR4-S.44 Magnum 240 gr FCJ Flat Nose Soft Core1,411 to 1,47634.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR5-S5.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS1093,084 to 3,15034.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR6-S7.62 x 51 NATO 147 gr FSJ (M80)2,690 to 2,75634.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN BR7-S7.62 x 51 NATO 150 gr FCJ steel hard core2,657 to 2,72334.74.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
EN SG1-S12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug1,312 to 1,4441-Center shot
EN SG2-S12 Gauge 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug1,312 to 1,44434.94.5 to 5.3 in. triangle
European EN 1522 / 1523 Ballistic Standards
EN FB1-NS.22 LR 40 grain Lead Round Nose1,148 to 1,21434.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB2-NS9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FSJ RNSC1,280 to 1,34534.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB3-NS.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core1,378 to 1,44434.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB4-NS Part 1.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core1,378 to 1,44434.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB4-NS Part 2.44 Magnum 240 gr FCJ Flat Nose Soft Core1,411 to 1,47634.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB5-NS5.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS1093,084 to 3,15034.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB6-NS Part 15.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS1093,084 to 3,15034.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB6-NS Part 27.62 x 51 NATO 147 gr FSJ M802,690 to 2,75634.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB7-NS7.62 x 51 NATO 150 gr FCJ steel hard core2,657 to 2,72334.74.7 inch triangle
EN FSG-NS12 Guage 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug1,312 to 1,44434.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB1-S.22 LR 40 grain Lead Round Nose1,148 to 1,21434.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB2-S9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FSJ RNSC1,280 to 1,34534.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB3-S.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core1,378 to 1,44434.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB4-S Part 1.357 Magnum 158 gr FSJ Coned Soft Core1,378 to 1,44434.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB4-S Part 2.44 Magnum 240 gr FCJ Flat Nose Soft Core1,411 to 1,47634.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB5-S5.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS1093,084 to 3,15034.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB6-S Part 15.56 x 45 NATO 62 gr M855 / SS1093,084 to 3,15034.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB6-S Part 27.62 x 51 NATO 147 gr FSJ M802,690 to 2,75634.74.7 inch triangle
EN FB7-S7.62 x 51 NATO 150 gr FCJ steel hard core2,657 to 2,72334.74.7 inch triangle
EN FSG-S12 Guage 478 gr Solid Lead Brenneke Slug1,312 to 1,44434.74.7 inch triangle

Federal Railroad Administration FRA Ballistic Standards
FRA I Part 1.22 LR 40 gr Leadmin. of 9601-Center shot
FRA II Part 1.22 LR 40 gr Leadmin. of 9601-Center shot

German DIN Ballistic Standards
DIN C1-SF9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ1,165 to 1,19835.14.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C2-SF.357 Magnum 158 gr FMJ1,362 to 1,39435.14.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C3-SF.44 Magnum 240 gr FMJ1,427 to 1,46035.14.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C4-SF.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M802,575 to 2,60835.14.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C5-SF.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 AP2,625 to 2,65735.34.9 - 5.7 in. triangle
DIN C1-SA9 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ1,165 to 1,19835.14.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C2-SA.357 Magnum 158 gr FMJ1,362 to 1,39435.14.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C3-SA.44 Magnum 240 gr FMJ1,427 to 1,46035.14.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C4-SA.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M802,575 to 2,60835.14.9 to 5.3 in. triangle
DIN C5-SA.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 AP2,625 to 2,65735.34.9 - 5.7 in. triangle

MIL-SAMIT Ballistic Standards
MIL-SAMIT Part 1.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M802,750 to 2,850256.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
MIL-SAMIT Part 2.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 APmin. of 2,800256.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Ballistic Standards
NIJ I Part 1.22 LR HV 40 gr Lead1,010 to 1,09054.24>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ I Part 2.38 Special 158 gr RNL800 to 90054.24>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ II-A Part 19 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ1,050 to 1,13054.24>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ II-A Part 2.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP1,200 to 1,30054.24>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ II Part 19 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ1,135 to 1,21554.24>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ II Part 2.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP1,345 to 1,44554.24>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ III-A Part 1.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC1,350 to 1,45054.24>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ III-A Part 29 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ1,350 to 1,45054.24>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ III.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M802,700 to 2,80054.24>2 in. (4.24 in. on 12x12 in. sample)
NIJ IV.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP2,800 to 2,9001-Center shot

State Department (SD) Ballistic Standards
SD Minimum Part 19 mm Parabellum 115 gr SFMJ1,350 to 1,45036.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
SD Minimum Part 212 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 556 gr # 4 Buck1,275 to 1,3751-Center shot
SD Rifle Part 1.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 147 gr M802,700 to 2,8001-Center shot
SD Rifle Part 2.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr M1933,135 to 3,2351-Center shot
SD Rifle Part 3.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 63 gr M855min. of 2,9501-Center shot
SD Rifle Part 412 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 556 gr # 4 Buck1,275 to 1,3751-Center shot
SD Rifle AP Part 1.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr M61 AP2,700 to 2,80036.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
SD Rifle AP Part 212 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 556 gr # 4 Buck1,275 to 1,3751-Center shot
SD Rifle AP Part 1.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP2,800 to 2,90036.938 in. Ø circle 120 ° apart
SD Rifle AP Part 212 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 556 gr # 4 Buck1,275 to 1,3751-Center shot

Underwriters Laboratory UL 752 Ballistic Standards
UL Level 1 Part 19 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ1,175 to 1,29334.04.0 inch triangle
UL Level 1 Part 29 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ1,175 to 1,29321.51.25 to 1.75 in.
UL Level 1 Part 39 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ1,175 to 1,2931-Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 2 Part 1.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP1,250 to 1,37534.04.0 inch triangle
UL Level 2 Part 2.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP1,250 to 1,37521.51.25 to 1.75 in.
UL Level 2 Part 3.357 Magnum 158 gr JSP1,250 to 1,3751-Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 3 Part 1.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC1,350 to 1,48534.04.0 inch triangle
UL Level 3 Part 2.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC1,350 to 1,48521.51.25 to 1.75 in.
UL Level 3 Part 3.44 Magnum 240 gr SWC1,350 to 1,4851-Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 4 Part 1.30 cal. 30-06 180 gr JSP2,540 to 2,7941-Center shot
UL Level 4 Part 2.30 cal. 30-06 180 gr JSP2,540 to 2,7941-Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 5 Part 1.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr FMJ2,750 to 3,0251-Center shot
UL Level 5 Part 2.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr FMJ2,750 to 3,0251-Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 69 mm Parabellum 124 gr FMJ1,400 to 1,54053.184.5 inch square
UL Level 7.223 cal. 5.56 NATO 55 gr FMJ3,080 to 3,38853.184.5 inch square
UL Level 8.30 cal. 7.62 NATO 150 gr FMJ2,750 to 3,02553.184.5 inch square
UL Level 9 Part 1.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP2,715 to 2,9871-Center shot
UL Level 9 Part 2.30 cal. 30-06 166 gr M2 AP2,715 to 2,9871-Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 10.50 cal 709.5 gr FMJ Military Ball2,810 to 3,0911-Center shot
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 1A12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug1,585 to 1,74434.04.0 inch triangle
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 1B12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug1,585 to 1,74421.51.25 to 1.75 in.
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 1C12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug1,585 to 1,7441-Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 2A12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck1,200 to 1,32034.04.0 inch triangle
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 2B12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck1,200 to 1,32021.51.25 to 1.75 in.
UL Level 1 thru 3 SG Part 2C12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck1,200 to 1,3201-Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 1A12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug1,585 to 1,74434.04.0 inch triangle
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 1B12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch 437 gr Slug1,585 to 1,7441-Unsupported edge shot
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 2A12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck1,200 to 1,32034.04.0 inch triangle
UL Level 4 and 5 SG Part 2B12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch Mag. 650 gr # 00 Buck1,200 to 1,3201-Unsupported edge shot
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