EUROPEAN BALLISTIC STANDARDS

STANDARD – RATING

BR2 (S) / (NS) – 9 mm PARABELLUM

Number of samples required:

3 samples

Projectile Caliber:

9mm Luger

Cartridge Type:

124 grain Full Steel Jacket Round Nose Soft Core

Velocity Range:

1280 to 1345 ft/sec.

Number of Shots:

3 shots

Shot Spacing:

4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle

Velocity Measurement Distance:

8.2 ft from Target

Target Range:

16.4 ft.

Sample Size:

19.69 x 19.69 in.

Witness Plate:

0.0008 in. Aluminum foil

Witness Plate Distance:

19.69 in.

Spall Catch Box:

17.32 x 17.32 in.

Test Temperature:

55 -73 ºF

Standard Document:

European Standard EN 1063:1999 Security Glazing

Source:

NF EN 1063 August 2000 ISSN 0335-3931; ICS: 81.040.20

Comments:

(S) = Splinters allowed designation; (NS) = No Splinters designation

 

STANDARD – RATING

BR3 (S) / (NS) – .357 MAGNUM

Number of samples required: 3 samples
Projectile Caliber: .357 Magnum
Cartridge Type: 158 grain Full Steel Jacket Coned Soft Core
Velocity Range: 1378 to 1444 ft/sec.
Number of Shots: 3 shots
Shot Spacing: 4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance: 8.2 ft from Target
Target Range: 16.4 ft.
Sample Size: 19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate: 0.0008 in. Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance: 19.69 in.
Spall Catch Box: 17.32 x 17.32 in.
Test Temperature: 55 -73 ºF
Standard Document: European Standard EN 1063:1999 Security Glazing
Source: NF EN 1063 August 2000 ISSN 0335-3931; ICS: 81.040.20
Comments: (S) = Splinters allowed designation; (NS) = No Splinters designation

 

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

STANDARD – RATING

BR4 (S) / (NS) – .44 MAGNUM

Number of samples required: 3 samples
Projectile Caliber: .44 Magnum
Cartridge Type: 240 grain Full Copper Jacket Flat Nose Soft Core
Velocity Range: 1411 to 1476 ft/sec.
Number of Shots: 3 shots
Shot Spacing: 4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance: 8.2 ft from Target
Target Range: 16.4 ft.
Sample Size: 19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate: 0.0008 in. Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance: 19.69 in.
Spall Catch Box: 17.32 x 17.32 in.
Test Temperature: 55 -73 ºF
Standard Document: European Standard EN 1063:1999 Security Glazing
Source: NF EN 1063 August 2000 ISSN 0335-3931; ICS: 81.040.20
Comments: (S) = Splinters allowed designation; (NS) = No Splinters designation

 

STANDARD – RATING

BR5 (S) / (NS) – 5.56 x 45 NATO Ap

Number of samples required: 3 samples
Projectile Caliber: 5.56 x 45 NATO (.223 Remington)
Cartridge Type: 62 grain type SS109 (steel penetrator)
Velocity Range: 3084 to 3150 ft/sec.
Number of Shots: 3 shots
Shot Spacing: 4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance: 8.2 ft from Target
Target Range: 32.8 ft.
Sample Size: 19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate: 0.0008 in. Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance: 19.69 in.
Spall Catch Box: 17.32 x 17.32 in.
Test Temperature: 55 -73 ºF
Standard Document: European Standard EN 1063:1999 Security Glazing
Source: NF EN 1063 August 2000 ISSN 0335-3931; ICS: 81.040.20
Comments: (S) = Splinters allowed designation; (NS) = No Splinters designation

 

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

STANDARD – RATING

BR6 (S) / (NS) – 7.62 x 51 NATO

Number of samples required: 3 samples
Projectile Caliber: 7.62 x 51 NATO (.308 Winchester)
Cartridge Type: 147 grain Full Steel Jacket (M80)
Velocity Range: 2690 to 2756 ft/sec.
Number of Shots: 3 shots
Shot Spacing: 4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance: 8.2 ft from Target
Target Range: 32.8 ft.
Sample Size: 19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate: 0.0008 in. Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance: 19.69 in.
Spall Catch Box: 17.32 x 17.32 in.
Test Temperature: 55 -73 ºF
Standard Document: European Standard EN 1063:1999 Security Glazing
Source: NF EN 1063 August 2000 ISSN 0335-3931; ICS: 81.040.20
Comments: (S) = Splinters allowed designation; (NS) = No Splinters designation

 

STANDARD – RATING

BR7 (S) / (NS) – 7.62 x 51 NATO Ap

Number of samples required: 3 samples
Projectile Caliber: 7.62 x 51 NATO (.308 Winchester)
Cartridge Type: 150 grain Full Copper Jacket steel hard core
Velocity Range: 2657 to 2723 ft/sec.
Number of Shots: 3 shots
Shot Spacing: 4.3 to 5.1 in. triangle
Velocity Measurement Distance: 8.2 ft from Target
Target Range: 32.8 ft.
Sample Size: 19.69 x 19.69 in.
Witness Plate: 0.0008 in. Aluminum foil
Witness Plate Distance: 19.69 in.
Spall Catch Box: 17.32 x 17.32 in.
Test Temperature: 55 -73 ºF
Standard Document: European Standard EN 1063:1999 Security Glazing
Source: NF EN 1063 August 2000 ISSN 0335-3931; ICS: 81.040.20
Comments: (S) = Splinters allowed designation; (NS) = No Splinters designation

 

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