ASTM E3141/E3141M-23
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Ballistic Resistant Shields for Law Enforcement
Standard Test Method for Ballistic Resistant Shields for Law Enforcement
SCOPE
1.1 This test method2 applies to personal protective ballistic-resistant shields.
1.2 The intent of this test method is to evaluate the ballistic resistance of shield products for law enforcement.
1.3 Certifiers, purchasers, and other users of this test method will specify the ballistic test threats to be used. Within this test method, the reference defining the ballistic test threats will be called the “test threats document.”
1.4 In this test method, “other standards and specifications” and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for example, military standards, purchase specifications) that require the use of this test method. Certifiers, purchasers, and other users are responsible for the “other standards and specifications” and for specifying any requirements that supersede those of this test method.
1.5 Units—Values stated in either the International System of Units (metric) or U.S. Customary units (inch-pound) are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents. Tests conducted using either system maintain repeatability and reproducibility of the test method and results are comparable.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E3141/E3141M − 23
Standard Test Method for
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Ballistic Resistant Shields for Law Enforcement
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3141/E3141M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This test method for the ballistic resistance of shields has been prepared after consideration of the
features of ballistic-resistant shields and of potential vulnerabilities. Specifically, the tests have been
designed to target the face of the shield, the viewports, the handle support structures, and lights or any
other attachments to the body of the shield. This test method addresses ballistic resistance of shields
used by law enforcement and corrections.
This test method is to be used in conjunction with documents created by other concerned parties that
establish performance levels through the specification of threats and other requirements.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.1 This test method applies to personal protective
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ballistic-resistant shields.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
1.2 The intent of this test method is to evaluate the ballistic
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
resistance of shield products for law enforcement.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.3 Certifiers, purchasers, and other users of this test method Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
will specify the ballistic test threats to be used. Within this test
method, the reference defining the ballistic test threats will be Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
called the “test threats document.”
2. Referenced Documents
1.4 In this test method, “other standards and specifications”
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for
E3005 Terminology for Body Armor
example, military standards, purchase specifications) that re-
E3062/E3062M Specification for Indoor Ballistic Test
quire the use of this test method. Certifiers, purchasers, and
Ranges for Small Arms and Fragmentation Testing of
other users are responsible for the “other standards and
Ballistic-resistant Items
specifications” and for specifying any requirements that super-
E3078/E3078M Practice for Conditioning of Hard Armor
sede those of this test method.
Test Items
1.5 Units—Values stated in either the International System
E3112/E3112M Test Method for Ballistic-resistant Products
of Units (metric) or U.S. Customary units (inch-pound) are to
and Shoot Packs
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be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
2.2 U.S. Department of Defense Standard:
system may not be exact equivalents. Tests conducted using
MIL-STD-810G Environmental Engineering Considerations
either system maintain repeatability and reproducibility of the
and Laboratory Tests
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test method and results are comparable.
2.3 ISO Standard:
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Competence
of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
E54.04 on Public Safety Equipment. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved March 1, 2023. Published March 2023. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as E3141/E3141M – 22a. Available from U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, https://
DOI: 10.1520/E3141_E3141M-23. www.atec.army.mil/publications/mil-std-810g/mil-std-810g.pdf.
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This test method is subject to revision as indicated by changes to threats Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO
experienced by law enforcement practitioners and subject to review at least every Central Secretariat, BIBC II, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier,
five years. Geneva, Switzerland, http://www.iso.org.
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Designation: E3141/E3141M − 22a E3141/E3141M − 23
Standard Test Method for
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Ballistic Resistant Shields for Law Enforcement
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3141/E3141M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This test method for the ballistic resistance of shields has been prepared after consideration of the
features of ballistic-resistant shields and of potential vulnerabilities. Specifically, the tests have been
designed to target the face of the shield, the viewports, the handle support structures, and lights or any
other attachments to the body of the shield. This test method addresses ballistic resistance of shields
used by law enforcement and corrections.
This test method is to be used in conjunction with documents created by other concerned parties that
establish performance levels through the specification of threats and other requirements.
1. Scope
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1.1 This test method applies to personal protective ballistic-resistant shields.
1.2 The intent of this test method is to evaluate the ballistic resistance of shield products for law enforcement.
1.3 Certifiers, purchasers, and other users of this test method will specify the ballistic test threats to be used. Within this test
method, the reference defining the ballistic test threats will be called the “test threats document.”
1.4 In this test method, “other standards and specifications” and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for example,
military standards, purchase specifications) that require the use of this test method. Certifiers, purchasers, and other users are
responsible for the “other standards and specifications” and for specifying any requirements that supersede those of this test
method.
1.5 Units—Values stated in either the International System of Units (metric) or U.S. Customary units (inch-pound) are to be
regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents. Tests conducted using either
system maintain repeatability and reproducibility of the test method and results are comparable.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E54.04 on Public
Safety Equipment.
Current edition approved June 1, 2022March 1, 2023. Published June 2022March 2023. Originally approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as
E3141/E3141M – 22.E3141/E3141M – 22a. DOI: 10.1520/E3141_E3141M-22A.10.1520/E3141_E3141M-23.
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This test method is subject to revision as indicated by changes to threats experienced by law enforcement practitioners and subject to review at least every five years.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E3005 Terminology for Body Armor
E3062/E3062M Specification for Indoor Ballistic Test Ranges for Small Arms and Fragmentation Testing of Ballistic-resistant
Items
E3078/E3078M Practice for Conditioning of Hard Armor Test Items
E3112/E3112M Test Method for Ballistic-resistant Products and Shoot Packs
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2.2 U.S. Department of Defense Standard:
MIL-STD-810G Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests
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2.3 ISO Standard:
ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
3. Terminology
3.1 For terms not defined in this test method, the following definitions of Terminology E3005 apply: angle of incidence, complete
penetration (see 3.2.2), shot-to-edge distance, shot-to-shot distance, strike face,
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