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09-16-2009, 11:23 AM
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Body armor / Bulletproof vests
Is it legal for a civilian to buy any type of body armor? I am just wondering where you can get it and if it costs alot. I am guessing that in my anti-gun state of Wisconsin, it is probably illegal to have body armor unless you're a cop or something.
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09-16-2009, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by hogger129
Is it legal for a civilian to buy any type of body armor? I am just wondering where you can get it and if it costs alot. I am guessing that in my anti-gun state of Wisconsin, it is probably illegal to have body armor unless you're a cop or something.
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CRIMINAL STATUTES
The State statutes creating criminal offenses that prohibit the wearing, use, or possession of body armor can be divided into two broad categories: 1) Statutes creating substantive offenses and 2) statutes enhancing sentencing. Most of the statutes fall into the first category; that is, these statutes create separate criminal offenses for which defendants can be charged, convicted, and sentenced. However, two States (California and Wisconsin) opted not to create separate substantive offenses, but rather, adopted enhancing statutes that impose an additional sentence when an individual is convicted of committing a crime while wearing body armor.
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09-16-2009, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hogger129
Is it legal for a civilian to buy any type of body armor? I am just wondering where you can get it and if it costs alot. I am guessing that in my anti-gun state of Wisconsin, it is probably illegal to have body armor unless you're a cop or something.
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I'd have to ask why? If you're a cop it's issued. If you're a soldier, it's issued. These are really the only two reasons I can think of for needing body armor. A civilian wandering around in body armor seems odd to me...
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09-16-2009, 11:45 PM
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Maybe you should get a gun first!
Then decide if you need a chicken vest!
I'm just sayin'. 
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09-17-2009, 12:00 AM
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Click >>>>>>>here<<<<<<< to get the best deals on body armor.
Click >>>>>>here<<<<<< to see why you need body armor.
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09-17-2009, 12:18 AM
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You would be better off spending that money on a good weapon and proper training on how to use it.
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09-26-2009, 10:56 PM
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You can find body armor over on Gunbroker.com. The brands may not be names that you know and trust, so more than ever, Buyer Beware.
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09-27-2009, 06:47 AM
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Why does everyone insist on calling bullet resistant vests bullet proof?
Layton
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09-27-2009, 10:38 AM
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Why would a civilian want a bulletproof vest?
Because its our right, just like buying guns is our right.
bulletproof vests are especially wanted by people who would like to open carry.
Its like the civilian full auto thing. Its our right. No, you dont need to have a reason.
I love military stuff, if I could go out n buy fully auto guns, bulletproof vests, grenades and ect, I would. I dont have a reason but I would simply because its awesome.
Its freedom at its finest. Gun control laws aren't about guns, its about control.
Why cant you buy something that helps protect you?
because you become a threat and the government cant handle that.
Freedom isnt free, you have to earn it and then you have to sacrifice.
Layton, its just easier that way.
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09-27-2009, 11:12 AM
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Well. two weeks ago, I spent a few days with some "civilians" that wear body armor. They work for the company that is clearing unexploded ordnance from a former military range. They are all employees of a private contractor that was hired by the US Govt to do the "remediation" work. A "Blast and Frag" suit looks like it was inspired by Darth Vader.
But for something not so exotic, try working the night shift at a mini-mart- then see how you feel about the Second Chance vest. Or drive a cab, deliver pizza, or make bank deposits. Right now, the 2nd leading cause of death in the US workplace is homicide.
BTW, when the US Dept of Energy was winding down operations at the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Manufacturing facility in Golden CO, the security of 13 TONS of weapons grade plutonium was provided by CIVILIAN employees of a private security firm.
Laws DO vary significantly from state to state- spend some time learning YOUR laws. And Layton is right- many things may be bullet resistant- NOTHING is bullet "proof". 
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