MC Bulletproof Clothing | Protection
Ballistic Performance
Each Miguel Caballero USA product provides a personal protection solution specific to the wearer; however, no bulletproof option on the market can safeguard against all types of threats. Miguel Caballero USA bulletproof clothing is designed to reduce or prevent injuries from particular threats.
Bulletproof designs do not protect against spikes, picks, knives or other sharp objects unless otherwise noted.
The wearer need understand that ballistic panels only offer protection to covered areas, specifically the vital organs. In any event, the wearer should assume proper self-protection measures when confronting a threatening situation.
Ballistic Tests
The National Institute of Justice, an agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, established a set of parameters for testing body armor and determining levels of protection. Miguel Caballero USA products are tested in compliance with or certified under NIJ Standard 0101.04 for bullet-resistant body armor.
For more information about our product certifications both in the United States and abroad, click here.
Ballistic Chart
The following table illustrates the levels of protection covered by Miguel Caballero USA bulletproof clothing as outlined by the National Institute of Justice. Miguel Caballero USA requests that all clients assess their level of threat and choose the appropriate level of protection available for each one of our products.
| Level NIJ | Weapon Specifications | Bullet Weight | Velocity (+30ft/s) |
I | Rev. Cal 22 LR LRN [] Pist. Cal 7.65 FMJ Pist. Cal 380 (9mm) FMJ RN [] Rev. Cal 38 RN | 40gr–2.6g 95gr–6.2g | 1, 080 ft/s – 329 m/s [] 1, 055 ft/s – 322 m/s 1, 025 ft/s – 312 m/s [] 800ft/s – 244 m/s |
| IIA | Pist. Cal 9mm FMJ 40 S&W FMJ | 124gr–8g 180gr–11.7g | 1, 120 ft/s – 341 m/s 1, 055 ft/s – 322 m/s |
| II | Pist. Cal 9mm FMJ Sub-Ametralladora Mini-Uzi, Ingran 10mm, 38 Super, 3.57 Magnum JSP | 124gr–8g 158gr–10.2g | 1, 205 ft/s – 367 m/s 1, 430 ft/s – 436 m/s |
| IIIA | Sub-Ametralladora Uzi, MP 5, 9mm FMJ RN 44 Magnum JHP | 124gr–8.2g 240gr–15.6g | 1, 430 ft/s – 436 m/s 1, 430 ft/s – 436 m/s |
| III | Fusil 7.62, (G3), NATO FMJ 5.56 (R-15, MP-16) NATO FMJ | 148gr–9.6g | 2, 780 ft/s – 847 m/s |
| IV | Fusil 7.62, 5.56 Armor Piercing | 166gr–10.8g | 2, 880 ft/s – 878 m/s |
