The Current US Laws On Bulletproof Vest

Knowing the body armor regulations in your area is just as crucial as making sure you have selected the right level of protection in the right style for the circumstance you will be in.
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Knowing the bulletproof Vest regulations in your area is just as crucial as making sure you have selected the right level of protection in the right style for the circumstance you will be in. It is your obligation to be aware of any restrictions in existence where you live. Some nations have specific rules about how bulletproof vests may be purchased and sold. The limitations in a few key areas are as follows:

  • Bulletproof Vest possession without a license is prohibited in some areas of Australia (South Australia, Victoria, Northern Territory, ACT, Queensland, and New South Wales).
  • Bulletproof Vest possession is restricted in several Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia) and is not permitted in the remainder of the nation.
  • Ballistic protection that is deemed "for principal military usage" is prohibited for civilians in the European Union.
  • Currently, there are no limitations on who can buy and keep bulletproof vests in the UK.
    With the following few exceptions, owning and purchasing body armor is lawful in the United States:
  • Bulletproof Vests cannot be purchased online, by phone, or by mail in Connecticut; they can only be purchased in person;
  • The prohibition of a bulletproof vest for civilians is being discussed in New York;
  • Bulletproof Vest possession or use while committing a crime is a crime in and of itself in some states, such as Kentucky;
  • Bulletproof Vests are not allowed on school grounds in Louisiana.

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