Law enforcement officials use ballistic shields for crowd control. ASTM standards for ballistic shields save lives. Watch this video to learn more, and listen to a discussion of ballistic shields, search-and-rescue drones, and more on the latest episode of Standards Impact: "Standards for First Responders." Listen wherever you get you podcasts, or visit https://go.astm.org/48K4wgb | ASTM International

Did you know that ASTM International has standards for the testing of ballistic shields? Used by law enforcement, these tactical shields are designed to stop or deflect projectiles. E3141 and E3347 — from ASTM's homeland security applications committee — are standards that include the test method used to evaluate ballistic resistance of such shields. Watch this video to learn more. Interested in purchasing standards? Visit https://www.astm.org/standards-and-solutions/enterprise-solutions/astm-co

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