The UL 752 standard is famous for its "Level" system. Unlike the NIJ (National Institute of Justice) standards which rate vests , UL 752 rates fixed equipment .

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: Threats are now categorized by firearm type rather than just a number: UL-HG : Handguns (e.g., UL-HG-A through UL-HG-D). UL-RF : Rifles (e.g., UL-RF-A through UL-RF-J). UL-SG : Shotguns (e.g., UL-SG-A and UL-SG-B).

: Formally states that UL 752 does not apply to personal protective equipment (PPE) like body armor or helmets, which remain under NIJ standards. ANSI Webstore Legacy Levels (Still Widely Referenced)

The 12th Edition introduces a fundamental shift from the previous hierarchical model to a .