Body Armor Laws
Who can buy body armor?
- Per Section 931 of title 18, United States Code, any US citizen who is 18 or older and has not been convicted of a felony that constitutes a crime of violence can purchase and wear body armor in the USA.
Where can you buy body armor?
- Body armor can be purchased by anyone in face-to-face transactions in all 50 states. There is no need for a background check, ID, or special permits.
- Body armor can be shipped to 49 states in the USA with the exception of Connecticut. Anyone looking to purchase body armor in Connecticut cannot do so online, but can only do so only through face-to-face transactions.
- Body armor can be bought at gun shows, stores, websites, through catalogs, or over the phone.
Where can you NOT buy or sell body armor?
- You cannot take, ship, send, or bring body armor outside the US without federal permission.
- Body armor cannot be shipped to addresses in Connecticut.
Can you wear body armor at 17 years old?
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Can you wear body armor in public?
- Generally, yes, you are within your rights if you wear body armor in public as long as you are an adult with no felony convictions.
- Even though it’s legal on a federal level, US states are allowed to handle body armor laws in their own way. That means, depending on what state (or even city) you’re in, it may not be legal for you to wear bulletproof gear at certain times or situations.
- If you’re in Topeka, Kansas, for instance, it’s not legal for citizens to wear a bulletproof vest during certain public gatherings like protests or parades.
- Always know the laws of any state where you want to wear body armor!
Disclaimer
- We do our best to update this article immediately as new laws are passed, but it’s ultimately your responsibility to make sure you’re following the law. Always check with your local regulatory departments for more information on specific body armor laws in your area.