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With the release of NIJ Standard-0101.04, does this mean that we have to replace all the armor we have that complies with NIJ Standard-0101.03, including those we just purchased?
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No
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NO. The advent and exclusive use of NIJ Standard-0101.04 in the Voluntary Compliance Testing Program does not imply that existing NIJ Standard-0101.03 compliant armor is in any way unsuitable for continued purchase and everyday use. In fact, such armor will still provide the same proven high degree of protection and performance that NIJ Standard-0101.03 demanded and produced. NIJ Standard-0101.03 compliant armor should not be considered inadequate or obsolete; it is simply armor that has not been tested and found compliant to NIJ Standard-0101.04's different requirements.
