About Amidon · Independent Testing
The most tested, battle-proven ballistic concrete available.
150,000,000 rounds captured across all ABC installations. Zero failures.
For over a decade, Amidon Ballistic Concrete® (ABC) has undergone intense independent testing, and the results speak for themselves. No other ballistic concrete has been tested as extensively or proven as reliable as ABC — when it comes to safety, durability, and real-world performance, there’s no competition.
Independently tested by Blue Line Contracting
Blue Line Contracting, based in Graham, North Carolina, has served as Amidon Ballistic Concrete®'s independent testing provider since its inception — an outside firm with no stake in the outcome, running live-fire rounds into ABC for over 16 years. Combined, they’ve put more than 70,000 rounds through the material, building a real-world data set no competitor can match.
Unmatched ballistic performance
- Independently tested to UL 752 standards — capable of exceeding Level 10.
- Tested in extreme conditions — maintains strength in high heat, freezing cold, and prolonged exposure.
- Energy absorption without structural weakening — unlike traditional concrete, ABC does not shatter under fire.
- Lighter and stronger than regular concrete — the ideal material for security-conscious construction.
Rigorously tested by industry leaders
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Contracted by the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command conducted a side-by-side test of ABC vs. the Army Corps of Engineers’ SACON. ABC met or exceeded all SACON benchmarks, and is now the standard concrete for U.S. Marine Corps live-fire training facilities.
National Testing Services (NTS-Chesapeake)
ABC has been rigorously tested at the NTS-Chesapeake Testing Center in Virginia, evaluated against published UL 752 standards.
Osprey Global Solutions
Before official third-party testing, we work with our development partner, Osprey Global Solutions, a team with real-world threat analysis expertise that shapes how ABC protects against the most extreme threats.
GHD — lead leaching & absorption testing
GHD Labs conducted three specific tests on ABC with liquid, powder-based, and no additives. ABC outperformed all alternatives, exceeding the strictest global environmental regulations.
Continuous testing & quality control
ABC is a building material — so every batch is tested for compressive strength and critical factors before use. GHD provides certified compression testing with reports on file for every batch. Beyond lab tests, we conduct regular live-fire testing on-site, analyzing every shot for proper projectile absorption, no failure or structural compromise, and continuous performance improvements.
Ready to see the results?
Our testing is extensive — and we’re happy to share. Contact your Amidon Ballistic Concrete® representative for access to our full test reports.
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