Product Evaluation Program
NLEFIA offers the Product Evaluation Program for firearms-related product manufacturers. The product testing and evaluation is conducted by volunteer members of NLEFIA...professional LE / military firearms instructors. At the completion of the evaluation period, the instructor will write a professional and objective report of their findings. The final report will evaluate 10 different categories:Design | Durability |
Manufacturing quality | Comfort |
Performance | Accuracy |
Functionality | Cleaning / Maintenance |
Versatility | Application for firearms instructors and/or shooters |
Each category will be rated 1-5 stars:
1 Star / Poor | Product does not meet the minimum advertised specifications and/or performance |
2 Stars / Fair | Product sometimes meets the minimum advertised specifications and/or performance |
3 Stars / Good | Product meets the minimum advertised specifications and/or performance |
4 Stars / Very Good | Product sometimes exceeds the minimum advertised specifications and/or performance |
5 Stars / Excellent | Product regularly exceeds the minimum advertised specifications and/or performance |
For manufacturers interested in having their product(s) tested by professional firearms instructors, the process will be the following...
Any product manufacturer wanting to participate in the Product Evaluation Program should download the application form below, complete it, and email it to office@nlefia.org or fax it to 623-225-7793.
Download Manufacturer Application: PDF / Word docx (2010)