Ballistic standards
GARED s.r.o. manufactures a wide range of ballistic inserts and ballistic panels that are certified by accredited testing laboratories.
Czech standard (ČSN 39 5360)

It is the youngest standard for the classification and testing of ballistic protection devices, but also the most stringent international standard in terms of meeting the required parameters. According to this standard, a maximum trauma value of 25 mm is allowed, with no distinction as to whether the vest is worn concealed or unconcealed. Another parameter that is required is the maximum volume of the resulting impression, which is 8 ml. This volume corresponds to a maximum trauma depth of 2 mm.
Ballistic resistance of soft and hard ballistics according to ČSN 39 5360
Resistance level | Bullet resistance | Velocity [m/s] | Weight [g] | ||
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1 | .22 LR | Pb / O | ![]() |
300 ± 10 | 2,6 |
2 | 9 mm Luger | CP / Pbj / O | ![]() |
410 ± 10 | 8 |
2 CZ | 7,62 x 25 | CP / Pbj / O | ![]() |
470 ± 10 | 5,5 |
3 | .357 Magnum | CP / Pbj / KK | ![]() |
430 ± 10 | 10,2 |
3 CZ | 9 mm Luger | CP / Fej / O | ![]() |
440 ± 10 | 6,45 |
4 | .44 Magnum | CP / Pbj / KK | ![]() |
440 ± 10 | 15,6 |
4 CZ | 7,62 x 25 | CP / Fej / O | ![]() |
550 ± 10 | 5,5 |
5 | .223 Rem. | CP / Pbj | ![]() |
920 ± 10 | 4 |
5 CZ | 7,62 x 39 | CP / Fej | ![]() |
710 ± 10 | 8 |
6 | 7,62 x 51 | CP / Pbj | ![]() |
830 ± 10 | 9,5 |
6 CZ | .223 Rem. | CP / Fej | ![]() |
950 ± 10 | 3,95 |
7 | 7,62 x 51 | CP / Fej | ![]() |
820 ± 10 | 9,8 |
7 CZ | 7,62 x 54 R | CP / Fej | ![]() |
860 ± 10 | 9,75 |
Pb - Lead Bullet | CP - Full Metal jacket (FMJ ) | Fej - Steel Core | Pbj - Lead Core | O - Round Nosed (RN) | KK - Conical Nose (CN) |
NATO Standard (STANAG 2920)

STANAG 2920 (Ballistic test method for personal armour materials and combat clothing) is used to measure the ability of materials to stop shrapnel and shrapnel. This measurement technique was originally developed for body armour, but is now generally used in all situations where shrapnel is a primary concern.
Tests according to STANAG 2920 are performed by firing Fragment Simulating Projectiles (SSP) at the test specimen at different velocities, measuring the velocity of each projectile. By varying the velocities, an estimate of the ballistic limit, which is the speed at which a fragment will penetrate the material, can be obtained after several shots.
Combat units rarely suffer injury or death from missiles, but are at high risk of primary (direct) and secondary (environmental) fragmentation. They are reported in fragmentation levels F, the performance of which is measured by V50.
Ballistic protection and armouring according to STANAG 2920
Fragment level | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 | F6 |
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Minimal fragmentation V50* m/s | 400 | 450 | 500 | 550 | 600 | 650 |
US standard (NIJ STD 0101.04)

This standard is the internationally recognised norm for the testing and classification of protective vests. It is characterized by six levels of durability, four for soft vests and two for vests with additional hard panels. The standard permits a maximal trauma effect of 44 mm without restrictions for concealed or outer vests. The volume of indentation in a plasticine block has not been defined.
Ballistic standard for bulletproof helmets according to NIJ STD 0101.04
Class | Subclass | Bullet resistance | Weight [g] | Velocity [m/s] | |
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I | 1 | .22 LR LRN | ![]() |
2,6 | 329 ± 9 |
2 | .380 ACP FMJ RN | ![]() |
6,2 | 322 ± 9 | |
IIA | 1 | 9 mm FMJ RN | ![]() |
8,0 | 341 ± 9 |
2 | 40 S&W FMJ RN | ![]() |
11,7 | 322 ± 9 | |
II | 1 | 9 mm FMJ RN | ![]() |
8,0 | 367 ± 9 |
2 | .357 Mag JSP | ![]() |
10,2 | 436 ± 9 | |
IIIA | 1 | 9 mm FMJ RN | ![]() |
8,0 | 436 ± 9 |
2 | 44 Mag JHP | ![]() |
15,6 | 436 ± 9 | |
III | 1 | 7.62 mm NATO FMJ | ![]() |
9,6 | 848 ± 9 |
IV | 1 | .30 calibre M2 AP | ![]() |
10,8 | 878 ± 9 |
US Standard (NIJ STD 0101.06)

Ballistic resistance of soft and hard ballistics according to NIJ STD 0101.06
Balistická odolnost měkké a tvrdé balistiky dle normy NIJ STD 0101.06
Úroveň odolnosti | Odolnost vůči střelám | m[g] | v[m/s] | SV[m] | ||||
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IIA | 1 | ![]() |
9 mm | FMJ RN | ![]() |
8,0 | 373 ± 9 | 5 |
2 | ![]() |
.40 S & W | FMJ | ![]() |
11,7 | 352 ± 9 | 5 | |
II | 1 | ![]() |
9 mm | FMJ RN | ![]() |
8,0 | 398 ± 9 | 5 |
2 | ![]() |
.357 Mag | JSP | ![]() |
10,2 | 436 ± 9 | 5 | |
IIIA | 1 | ![]() |
.357 SIG | FMJ FN | ![]() |
8,2 | 448 ± 9 | 5 |
2 | ![]() |
.44 Mag | JHP | ![]() |
15,6 | 436 ± 9 | 5 | |
III | 1 | ![]() |
7.62 mm NATO | FMJ | ![]() |
9,6 | 847 ± 9 | 15 |
IV | 1 | ![]() |
.30 calibre M2 | AP | ![]() |
10,8 | 878 ± 9 | 15 |
FMJ - Full Metal Jacket (celokovový plášť) | RN - Round Nosed (ogivální trvar špičky střely) | JSP - Jacketed Soft Point (poloplášťová střela s měkkou špičkou) | FN - Flat Nose (plochá špička) | JHP - Jacketed Hollow Point (poloplášťová střela s expanzní dutinou v přední části) | AP - Armour-piercing (průbojná střela) | v - Referenční rychlost | m - Hmotnost | SV - střelecká vzdálenost |
US Standard (NIJ STD 0106.01)

Tato norma pochází z roku 1981 a je lehké si jí kvůli přesmyšce splést s normou pro testování měkkých a tvrdých balistických vest - NIJ 0101.06. Norma je dnes již zastaralá, což je důvod, proč se testuje "nad rámec" normy či se splňují rámce norem, které původně nejsou určené k testování balistickcýh přileb. I proto často můžete narazit například na spojení s normou STANAG 2920 měřící odolnost vůči fragmentům a střepinám nebo ve spojení s dříve zmíněnou normou NIJ 0101.06 či NIJ 0101.04.
Ballistic standard for bulletproof helmets according to NIJ STD 0106.01
Class | Subcalass | Bullet resistance | Weight [g] | Velocity[m/s] | Shooting distance | Maximum deflection BFS |
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IIA | 1 | 9 mm FMJ* | 8,0 | 373 | 5m | 44 mm |
2 | 40 S & W FMJ | 11,7 | 352 | 5m | 44 mm | |
II | 1 | 9 mm FMJ RN | 8,0 | 398 | 5m | 44 mm |
2 | 357 Mag JSP | 10,2 | 436 | 5m | 44 mm | |
IIIA | 1 | 9 mm FMJ RN | 8,2 | 448 | 5m | 44 mm |
2 | 44 Mag SJHP | 15,6 | 436 | 5m | 44 mm | |
III | 1 | 7.62 mm NATO FMJ | 9,6 | 847 | 15m | 44 mm |
IV | 1 | 30 kalibr M2 AP | 10,8 | 878 | 15m | 44 mm |
US standard (NIJ STD 0108.01)

Ballistic Resistant Protective Material according to NIJ STD 0108.01
Armor Type | Subclass | Test Ammunition | Nominal Bullet Mass [g] | Suggested Barrel Length | Required Bullet Velocity | Required Hits Per Armor Specimen |
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I | 1 | 22 LRHV Lead | 2,6 | 15 - 16.5cm | 320 ± 12m/s | 5 |
2 | 38 Special RN Lead | 10,2 | 15 - 16.5cm | 259 ± 15m/s | 5 | |
IIA | 1 | 357 Magnum JSP | 10,2 | 10 - 12cm | 381± 15m/s | 5 |
2 | 9mm FMJ | 8,0 | 10 - 12cm | 332± 12m/s | 5 | |
II | 1 | 357 Magnum JSP | 10,2 | 15 - 16.5cm | 425± 15m/s | 5 |
2 | 9mm FMJ | 8,0 | 10 - 12cm | 358± 12m/s | 5 | |
IIIA | 1 | 44 Magnum Lead SWC Gas Checked | 15,55 | 14 - 16cm | 426± 15m/s | 5 |
2 | 9mm FMJ | 8,0 | 24 - 26cm | 426± 15m/s | 5 | |
III | 1 | 7.62mm 308 Winchester FMJ |
9,7 | 56cm | 838± 15m/s | 5 |
IV | 1 | 30-06AP | 10,8 | 56cm | 868± 15m/s | 1 |
Other standards
Test of resistance to the effects of stabbing weapons CSN 395360:2000
This standard specifies general test methods for the resistance of protective equipment protecting persons and property against the effects of stabbing weapons.
Level of resistance | Body mass [kg] | Impact energy [J] | Drop height [m] |
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TON-I | 2,6 | 65 ± 1 | 2,55 |
TON-II | 2,6 | 65 ± 1 | 2,55 |
TON-III | 2,6 | 35 ± 1 | 1,36 |
Resistance of ballistic plates according to the manufacturer GARED s.r.o.
Extended distribution of ballistic plate resistance according to GARED s.r.o. manufacturer, beyond level III according to NIJ STD 0101.04.
Level of resistance | Bullet resistance | |
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III.+ | 5,45 x 39 FMJ (7N22, 7N6) | ![]() |
5,56 x 45 (M193, SS 109, M855) | ![]() |
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7,62 x 39 FMJ (MSC) | ![]() |
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7,62 x 51 (M80) | ![]() |
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III.++ | 7,62 x 54 MSC | ![]() |
5,45 x 39 API | ![]() |
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7,62 x 39 API BZ | ![]() |
Resistance of ballistic shields according to the manufacturer GARED s.r.o.
Extended division of ballistic shield resistance according to the manufacturer GARED s.r.o., beyond level III.
Level of resistance | Bullet resistance | |
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III.+ | 5,45 x 39 FMJ (7N22, 7N6) | ![]() |
5,56 x 45 (M193, SS 109, M855) | ![]() |
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7,62 x 39 FMJ (MSC) | ![]() |
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7,62 x 51 (M80) | ![]() |
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III.++ | 7,62 x 54 MSC | ![]() |
5,45 x 39 API | ![]() |
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7,62 x 39 API BZ | ![]() |
Test of resistance to the effects of stabbing weapons NIJ 0115.00
This standard establishes minimum performance requirements and test methods for the stab resistance of personal body armor intended to protect the torso against slash and stab threats.
Level of resistance | “E1” [J] | “E2” [J] |
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1 | 24 ± 0.50 | 36 ± 0.60 |
2 | 33 ± 0.60 | 50 ± 0.70 |
3 | 43 ± 0.60 | 65 ± 0.80 |