List of body armor performance standards

Body armor performance standards are established guidelines that determine the effectiveness of ballistic and stab-resistant body armor. These standards help ensure that the armor can provide a specific level of protection against various threats. Here are some of the primary body armor performance standards: ### Ballistic Armor Standards 1. **NIJ Standards (National Institute of Justice, USA)**: - **NIJ 0101.06**: The most current standard for ballistic resistance of body armor.