ASTM E3347/E3347M-22
Standard Specification for Ballistic-Resistant Shields Used by Law Enforcement Officers

Standard No.

ASTM E3347/E3347M-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E3347/E3347M-23

Latest

ASTM E3347/E3347M-23

Scope

1.1 This standard specifies minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of shields used by U.S. law enforcement officers to protect against handgun and rifle ammunition. 1.2 Products addressed by this specification include handheld or hand-carried shields (having single or multiple panels, multi-fold shields) and person-portable shields with wheels. 1.2.1 Shields may be stand-alone or may incorporate in conjunction with (ICW) armor appliques. 1.3 Products not addressed by this specification include fixed or mobile barriers not intended to move during an operation and flexible shields that drape across the surfaces upon which they are placed (for example, ballistic blankets). NOTE 1—The above products are addressed by Specification E3236/ E3236M. 1.4 This specification addresses ballistic performance in terms of resistance to penetration (RTP) of the shield body, body edges, viewports, fasteners, and weak points. 1.5 Shields covered by this specification are classified into ASTM shield ballistic protection levels (see Section 10). 1.6 This specification is applicable for certification testing, verification testing, or research and development testing. 1.7 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. Both units are referenced to facilitate acquisition of materials internationally and minimize fabrication costs. Tests conducted using either system maintain repeatability and reproducibility of the test method and results are comparable. 1.8 This specification is divided into the following sections: Section Title 2 Referenced Documents 3 Terminology 4 Significance and Use 5 Equipment and Materials 6 Conditioning Requirements 7 Test Requirements 8 Test Item Requirements 9 Procedure for Visual Examination 10 Ballistic Protection Levels and Test Threats 11 Ballistic Performance Requirements for Handgun-rated Shields 12 Ballistic Performance Requirements for Rifle-rated Shields 13 Product Documentation Requirements 14 Product Label and Package Label Requirements 15 Test Report 16 Keywords 1.9 The tests required by this standard have inherent hazards. 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. 1.10 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.

ASTM E3347/E3347M-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM E3005 Standard Terminology for Body Armor and Ballistic Protection*， 2024-04-01 Update
• ASTM E3141/E3141M Standard Test Method for Ballistic Resistant Shields for Law Enforcement*， 2023-03-01 Update
• ASTM E3236/E3236M Standard Specification for Ballistic-resistant Barriers Used in Homeland Security or Public Safety Applications

ASTM E3347/E3347M-22 history

• 2023 ASTM E3347/E3347M-23 Standard Specification for Ballistic-Resistant Shields Used by Law Enforcement Officers
• 2022 ASTM E3347/E3347M-22 Standard Specification for Ballistic-Resistant Shields Used by Law Enforcement Officers