Ratings of Bullet Resistant Materials as Identified by UL 752

RatingAmmunitionWeight (grains)Weight (grams)minimum fpsmaximum fpsNumber of shots

Level 1
9mm FMJ with Lead Core
124

8

1175

1293

3

Level 2
.357 Magnum Jacketed Lead Soft Point
158

10.2

1250

1375

3


Level 3
.44 Magnum Lead Semi-Wadcutter Gas Checked

240


15.6


1350


1485


3


Level 4
.30 Caliber Rifle Lead Core Soft point (.30-06 Caliber)

180


11.7


2540


2794


1


Level 5
7.62mm Rifle Lead Core Full Metal Copper Jacket Military Ball (.308 Caliber)

150


9.7


2750


3025


1


Level 6
9mm Full Metal Jacket with Lead Core

124


8


1400


1540


5


Level 7
5.56mm Rifle Full Metal Copper Jacket with Lead Core (.223 Caliber)

55


3.56


3080


3383


5


Level 8
7.62mm Rifle Lead Core Full Metal Copper Jacket Military Ball (.308 Caliber)

150


9.7


2750


3025


5



Shotgun
12-Gauge Rifled Lead Slug

12-Gauge 00 Buckshot (12Pellets)
1oz



1.5oz
28.3



42
1585



1200
1744



1320
3



3