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CAV Levels of Armoring Protection
CAV Levels	Other Standards	Bullet Type	Velocity: Feet Per Sec	Grain	Example
II*	B3, NIJ 2	9mm FMJ .357 Mag SP .38 Super Auto FMJ	1120 1450 1280	124 240 130
III	B4, NIJ 3A	.44 Mag SWC .30 Carbine 12 Gauge Slug	1475 1990 1575	240 110 7/8 oz.
IV	B6, NIJ 3	.30 Cal SP 7.62 x 51 NATO 5.56(.223) FMJ 7.62 x 39 FMJ 30.06 SP	2794 2700 2920 2550 2410	180 147 55 123 220
V*	B7, NIJ 4	5.56 (.223) AP 7.62 x 51 NATO AP 30.06 AP 7.62 x 39 AP	2920 2700 2410 2550	55 147 220 123

* Levels II and V are available on a special order basis only.

Abbreviations

FMJ=Full Metal (Copper) Jacket
SWC=Semi-wad Cutter, Gas Checked
SP=Soft (Lead) Point
NATO=FMJ with Lead Core
AP=Armor Piercing (FMJ with Special Core)

From time to time, we test our materials in our manufacturing facility to ensure that ballistic standards are met and that our customers will receive optimum protection against an attack. Notice that in the pictures below, the bullets are unable to pass through both our opaque and transparent armor.

One of our technicians tests a sheet of ballistic steel with an AK-47.

Here he tests a piece of bullet-proof glass with an AK-47.

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