ASTM E3062/E3062M-20
(Specification)Standard Specification for Indoor Ballistic Test Ranges for Small Arms and Fragmentation Testing of Ballistic-resistant Items
Standard Specification for Indoor Ballistic Test Ranges for Small Arms and Fragmentation Testing of Ballistic-resistant Items
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the indoor ballistic test range requirements for small arms and fragmentation testing of the following ballistic-resistant items: soft body armor, hard armor plates, body armor accessories, shields, and helmets. It specifies critical test range parameters in order to achieve consistency/repeatability among test ranges. It does not apply to “contact” shots taken on the test item (that is, the muzzle rests on the strike face of the test item).
SCOPE
1.1 This standard specifies indoor ballistic test range requirements for small arms and fragmentation testing of the following ballistic-resistant items: soft body armor, hard armor plates, body armor accessories, shields, and helmets. The specification includes requirements for range geometry (for example, dimensions, alignment, spacing), range conditions (for example, temperature, humidity, lighting), test equipment (for example, receiver, mounting, test barrels, backing assembly mounting), instrumentation (for example, light screens, high speed cameras, radar), and measurement procedures (for example, projectile velocity, yaw).
1.2 The purpose of this standard is to specify critical test range parameters in order to achieve consistency/repeatability among test ranges.
1.3 This specification is not applicable for “contact” shots taken on the test item (that is, the muzzle rests on the strike face of the test item).
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.4.1 The user of this standard will identify the system of units to be used, and it is critical to ensure that any cross-referenced standards maintain consistency of units between standards.
1.5 This standard does not address environmental concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
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: E3062/E3062M −20
Standard Specification for
Indoor Ballistic Test Ranges for Small Arms and
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Fragmentation Testing of Ballistic-resistant Items
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE3062/E3062M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.1 This standard specifies indoor ballistic test range re-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
quirements for small arms and fragmentation testing of the
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
following ballistic-resistant items: soft body armor, hard armor
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
plates, body armor accessories, shields, and helmets. The
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
specification includes requirements for range geometry (for
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
example, dimensions, alignment, spacing), range conditions
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
(for example, temperature, humidity, lighting), test equipment
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
(for example, receiver, mounting, test barrels, backing assem-
bly mounting), instrumentation (for example, light screens,
2. Referenced Documents
high speed cameras, radar), and measurement procedures (for
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
example, projectile velocity, yaw).
E3005 Terminology for Body Armor
1.2 The purpose of this standard is to specify critical test
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2.2 SAAMI Standard:
range parameters in order to achieve consistency/repeatability
SAAMI Glossary of Industry Terms
among test ranges.
1.3 This specification is not applicable for “contact” shots
3. Terminology
taken on the test item (that is, the muzzle rests on the strike
3.1 For terms not defined in this specification, the following
face of the test item).
definitions of Terminology E3005 apply: angle of incidence,
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
backing assembly, backing material, backing fixture, body
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
armor, hard armor, plates, soft body armor, stop, strike face,
values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equiva-
test item, test item mounting system, test stand, universal
lents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each
receiver, and yaw.
system shall be used independently of the other, and values
from the two systems shall not be combined.
4. Significance and Use
1.4.1 The user of this standard will identify the system of
4.1 U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of
units to be used, and it is critical to ensure that any cross-
Justice standards for assessing the performance of ballistic-
referenced standards maintain consistency of units between
resistant personal protective equipment require the use of
standards.
properly configured indoor test ranges. This specification is
1.5 This standard does not address environmental concerns,
one of several standards that will help to ensure that testing
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user results between test ranges are comparable.
of this standard to establish appropriate practices and deter-
4.2 This specification may be used by private-sector and
mine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
government laboratories, manufacturers, research and develop-
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ment organizations, and others assessing the ballistic resistance
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
of personal protective equipment.
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This specification 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published April 2020. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as E3062/E3062M – 19. Available from Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute
DOI: 10.1520/E3062_E3062M-20. (SAAMI), 11 Mile Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470, www.saam
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Designation: E3062/E3062M − 19 E3062/E3062M − 20
Standard Specification for
Indoor Ballistic Test Ranges for Small Arms and
1
Fragmentation Testing of Ballistic-resistant Items
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3062/E3062M; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard specifies indoor ballistic test range requirements for small arms and fragmentation testing of the following
ballistic-resistant items: soft body armor, hard armor plates, body armor accessories, shields, and helmets. The specification
includes requirements for range geometry (for example, dimensions, alignment, spacing), range conditions (for example,
temperature, humidity, lighting), test equipment (for example, receiver, mounting, test barrels, backing assembly mounting),
instrumentation (for example, light screens, high speed cameras, radar), and measurement procedures (for example, projectile
velocity, yaw).
1.2 The purpose of this standard is to specify critical test range parameters in order to achieve consistency/repeatability among
test ranges.
1.3 This specification is not applicable for “contact” shots taken on the test item (that is, the muzzle rests on the strike face of
the test item).
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated
in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used
independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.4.1 The user of this standard will identify the system of units to be used, and it is critical to ensure that any cross-referenced
standards maintain consistency of units between standards.
1.5 This standard does not address environmental concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E3005 Terminology for Body Armor
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2.2 SAAMI Standard:
SAAMI Glossary of Industry Terms
3. Terminology
3.1 For terms not defined in this specification, the following definitions of Terminology E3005 apply: angle of incidence,
backing assembly,backing material,backing fixture,body armor,hard armor,plates,soft body armor,stop,strike face,test item,test
item mounting system,test stand,universal receiver, and yaw.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E54.04 on
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Current edition approved May 1, 2019April 1, 2020. Published May 2019April 2020. Originally approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 20162019 as
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E3062 – 16E3062/E3062M – 19. . DOI: 10.1520/E3062_E3062M-19.10.1520/E3062_E3062M-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 test item mounting system, n—an assembly consisting of a test stand and the test item fixture, backing assembly, witness
panel, or any comb
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