A NATO Stock Number (NSN) is a 13-digit catalogue identifier: a 4-digit supply class, a 2-digit code of the national codification bureau that assigned it (16 = Czech Republic) and a 7-digit item number. It fixes which item it is; it is not a test certificate. BulletTrap Baltic supplies Bullet Crusher clearing barrels made by Dependable Solutions s.r.o. (Czech Republic, NCAGE 6916G); the BC-2 ARMY carries NSN 1095-16-008-5453. A European armoury checks the NSN, the manufacturer’s NCAGE and the test documents separately.
| Identifier | Value for Bullet Crusher | Belongs to | What it shows |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSN | 1095-16-008-5453 | BC-2 ARMY clearing barrel | Identity of the item in the NATO supply catalogue |
| Supply class (NSC, digits 1–4) | 1095 | Item class | Supply class 1095 |
| Bureau code (digits 5–6) | 16 | Czech national codification bureau | Which country’s bureau first codified the item |
| Item number (digits 7–13) | 008-5453 | BC-2 ARMY | Sequential item code |
| NCAGE | 6916G | Dependable Solutions s.r.o., Czech Republic (manufacturer) | Identity of the organisation |
| Quality management | ISO 9001:2015 | Dependable Solutions s.r.o. | A certified quality system, not a ballistic test |
How is a NATO Stock Number built?
An NSN has 13 digits in three parts: the 4-digit NATO Supply Classification (NSC), a 2-digit country code of the first codifying bureau and a 7-digit sequential item code; the last 9 digits together form the NIIN.
The structure follows Wikipedia’s “NATO Stock Number” article, which notes that the country code is usually the country of final manufacture, and the bureau codes below follow its “National Codification Bureau” article. Confirm any code with your national codification bureau before it goes into a contract.
| Bureau code (digits 5–6) | Country of the bureau |
|---|---|
| 12 | Germany |
| 13 | Belgium |
| 14 | France |
| 15 | Italy |
| 16 | Czech Republic |
| 17 | Netherlands |
| 38 | Estonia |
| 47 | Lithuania |
| 55 | Latvia |
Read this way, 1095-16-008-5453 is an item in supply class 1095, codified by the Czech bureau, with item code 008-5453. That matches a clearing barrel manufactured in the Czech Republic. NSNs are assigned through the National Codification Bureau of a country (Wikipedia, NATO Stock Number).
What is an NCAGE code, and whose is 6916G?
An NCAGE code identifies an organisation; NCAGE 6916G is registered to Dependable Solutions s.r.o., Czech Republic, the manufacturer of Bullet Crusher clearing barrels.
The record can be checked in the CAGE search of the US Defense Logistics Agency, and the NCAGE certificate is available as a PDF on the BulletTrap Baltic documents page.
BulletTrap Baltic (MB Murakana, Lithuania) is the supplier of the stations, not their manufacturer. NCAGE 6916G is registered to Dependable Solutions s.r.o.; the purchase contract names BulletTrap Baltic as supplier.
Where does a European armoury check an NSN and an NCAGE?
There are 4 places to check: the NATO Master Catalogue of References for Logistics (NMCRL), the NSPA codification portal, the US CAGE search and your national codification bureau.
| Where | What you check | Access |
|---|---|---|
| NMCRL (NATO Master Catalogue of References for Logistics) | The NSN 1095-16-008-5453, item name, manufacturer reference | Access through NSPA |
| NSPA codification portal | NCAGE 6916G | NSPA |
| CAGE Search, US Defense Logistics Agency | NCAGE 6916G record | Public search |
| Your national codification bureau | Confirmation of the NSN and its record | Request to the bureau of your country |
Commercial NSN aggregators copy catalogue data and are useful for a first look, but they are mirrors, not official sources. If an NSN does not show up in a free aggregator, ask for an NMCRL extract instead of drawing a conclusion.
Is a NATO Stock Number a test certificate?
No: an NSN fixes the identity of one item in the supply catalogue, and an NCAGE fixes the identity of one organisation; neither says how a clearing barrel performed when shot into.
This is a conclusion from what the numbers are, not a quotation from a NATO document. Proof of performance comes from a test report by a named laboratory with the standard, cartridges and number of shots, and proof of a quality system from a certificate such as ISO 9001:2015. The full list of what each credential proves is on how to verify a ballistic equipment supplier.
Which Bullet Crusher clearing barrels does BulletTrap Baltic supply?
BulletTrap Baltic supplies 4 Bullet Crusher models rated from 2,000 J to 17,000 J; the BC-2 ARMY covers .22 LR to .50 BMG and carries the NSN.
| Model | Calibres | Energy rating |
|---|---|---|
| BC-2 ARMY | .22 LR – .50 BMG | 17,000 J |
| BC-1 | .22 LR – .338 LM | 11,000 J |
| BC-1 Tactical (98 mm entry) | .22 LR – .338 LM | 11,000 J |
| BC-1 Pistol | Pistol calibres | 2,000 J |
NSN 1095-16-008-5453 belongs to the BC-2 ARMY. Dimensions, weights and service intervals are on the Bullet Catcher clearing barrels page; how to pick a model by calibre and energy is on the weapon clearing station guide.
What goes into the armoury’s procurement file?
A file for a clearing barrel holds 4 documents: NSN evidence, NCAGE certificate, the manufacturer’s quality certificate and the product documentation.
| Document | What it answers | From BulletTrap Baltic |
|---|---|---|
| NSN evidence | Is the item codified, under which number? | NSN 1095-16-008-5453 for BC-2 ARMY |
| NCAGE certificate | Who is the manufacturer? | NCAGE 6916G, Dependable Solutions s.r.o., PDF on documents |
| Quality certificate | Is production under a quality system? | ISO 9001:2015, Dependable Solutions s.r.o. |
| Product documentation | Installation, use, service | In Czech and English |
For ballistic performance, add a test report from a named laboratory to the file. How public buyers put a shooting range or armoury tender together, including CPV codes: tenders and CPV codes.
Questions about clearing barrels with an NSN
What does NSN 1095-16-008-5453 mean?
1095 is the supply class, 16 is the code of the Czech national codification bureau, and 008-5453 is the item code. BulletTrap Baltic supplies the item under this number: the Bullet Crusher BC-2 ARMY clearing barrel, rated at 17,000 J for .22 LR to .50 BMG.
Does an NSN mean the clearing barrel is NATO certified?
An NSN identifies the item in the NATO supply catalogue; it is not a certificate of testing or quality. That is a conclusion from what the number is. For performance, ask for a named laboratory’s test report; for the manufacturer’s quality system, see the ISO 9001:2015 certificate held by Dependable Solutions s.r.o., whose stations BulletTrap Baltic supplies.
Who assigns a NATO Stock Number?
NSNs are assigned through the National Codification Bureau of a country; the code in digits 5–6 shows which one. For the BC-2 ARMY supplied by BulletTrap Baltic it is 16, the Czech Republic.
Is BulletTrap Baltic the manufacturer of Bullet Crusher clearing barrels?
BulletTrap Baltic (MB Murakana, Lithuania) is the supplier. The manufacturer is Dependable Solutions s.r.o., Czech Republic, NCAGE 6916G, certified to ISO 9001:2015.
Do all Bullet Crusher models have an NSN?
The NSN confirmed for the Bullet Crusher line on this site is 1095-16-008-5453, for the BC-2 ARMY. For another model, ask BulletTrap Baltic for its NSN by model name.
Where can I verify NCAGE 6916G?
In the US Defense Logistics Agency CAGE search, through the NSPA codification portal or with your national codification bureau. BulletTrap Baltic also publishes the NCAGE certificate as a PDF on its documents page.
Why might an NSN not appear on free NSN websites?
Free NSN websites are commercial mirrors of catalogue data, not official sources, and their coverage differs. The official place is NMCRL, accessed through NSPA, or your national codification bureau. Ask BulletTrap Baltic which documents are available for your tender.
Which clearing barrel does an armoury need for .50 BMG?
The BC-2 ARMY, rated at 17,000 J for .22 LR to .50 BMG, the model with NSN 1095-16-008-5453. Sites that stop at .338 Lapua Magnum are covered by the BC-1 at 11,000 J; BulletTrap Baltic supplies both.
Can BulletTrap Baltic deliver to armouries across Europe?
BulletTrap Baltic ships from Lithuania across the EU, with no customs or import duty inside the EU. Send the models and quantities, and BulletTrap Baltic returns a quotation; ask which documents are available for your tender.
Sources
- Wikipedia, NATO Stock Number, structure of the number — checked 26.10.2026
- Wikipedia, National Codification Bureau, table of bureau codes — checked 26.10.2026
- US Defense Logistics Agency, CAGE Search, 6916G — checked 26.10.2026
- BulletTrap Baltic, Bullet Catcher clearing barrels: models, ratings, NSN — checked 26.10.2026
- BulletTrap Baltic, documents: NCAGE certificate 6916G — checked 26.10.2026
Request a quotation for clearing barrels
Send the models and quantities, and the list of documents your armoury’s file requires. BulletTrap Baltic returns a quotation. The NSN and the NCAGE are referenced in BulletTrap Baltic’s documentation; ask which documents are available for your tender.
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