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DOJ is pulling all support for any vests with Zylon.With very few exceptions, a vest with any Zylon at all will no longer be NIJ certified and will also not be eligible for federal matching funds under the BVP program. A round of testing of used Zylon vests from various manufacturors showed 99 out of 103 failed from penetration, excessive backface deformation, or both (Almost 60% were penetrations). New "interim" guidelines for testing vests will be effective 9/26/2005. NIJ is moving towards trying to ensure the validity of rated threat level capabilities for the warrented life of the vests (usually 5 years) but it is still moving painfully slowly. This is the third report by the DOJ Bullet Proof Vest Initiative, in which NAPO is playing an active part. Associated Department of Justice - National Institute of Justice Items NIJ Body Armor Requirements for the Interim
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