Trigger safety testing, firing pin safety

Firearm Safety Testing

Function and Reliability

NTS performs Firearm Function and Reliability Testing to the following standards:

NIJ Autoloading Pistols for Police Officers NIJ STD 0112.03
State of California, Department of Justice, Handgun Testing Program SB15
State of Massachusetts, Handgun Testing Program
SAAMI Firearms Testing

We also perform Comprehensive Firearm Analysis to include:

Trigger Job in Progress
Cylinder Transport Variation
Trigger Energy Distribution
Altered Hammer Spring
Coil Spring Comparison
Forward and Reverse Test

Safety Device Testing

NTS performs extensive firearm safety device testing to the following standards:

State of California, Department of Justice, Regulations for Firearms Safety Device Standards and Testing and Standards for Gun Safes, AB106
ASTM (F2369-04) Standard Safety Specification for Non-Integral Firearm Locking Devices
ASTM (F883-97) Standard Performance Specification for Padlocks

Comprehensive lock testing performed includes:

Tensile Test
Plug Pulling Test
Shackle and Cable Cutting Test
Shock Test
Impact Test
Plug Torque Test