Oregon Ballistic Laboratories (OBL) is an independent, full-service armor testing lab located in Salem, Oregon. Founded in 2004, by Owner, Tom Ohnstad, OBL generates accurate and impartial test data used throughout the world as a measure of quality, performance, and safety.
Our competitive pricing and rapid response times make us one of the premier ballistic, blast and body armor testing facilities in the country. With a focus on growth and development within the industry, our customers will receive the latest and best testing practices resulting in accurate test data.
We are an NIJ-approved laboratory, accredited through NVLAP to ISO 17025:2017.
As an approved laboratory you can trust that data produced from us will be rigorously checked for accuracy.
For more information on how accreditation and test standards benefit you check out our accreditation page at the link below.
When you choose Oregon Ballistic Laboratories for your testing needs, you are gaining access to our team’s combined 95+ years of experience in the ballistic industry. This allows you to receive unparalleled customer service from a knowledgeable and passionate staff. We invite and encourage our customers to talk with us one-on-one to discuss testing needs, answer questions, solve problems, and even witness testing. You get the small business experience with top-quality service and testing.
Consider us your one-stop shop for testing protective or lifesaving products against destructive and high-level threats.
