In maryland, not just to own but to actually wear, as a civillian
2007-12-29 11:33:57 · 13 answers · asked by notthenameiwanted 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Body armor is legal for civilian use, unless you're a convicted felon.
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2007-12-29 16:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by C_F_45 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-28 10:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by Selina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no laws that say you can't wear a bullet proof vest. Anyone can purchase them. On line or from a police supply. I don't know anyone that would want to wear one on a daily basis. If the vest is of good quality usually rated at a IIIA, to stop large caliber pistol rounds, and some rifle rounds. They are thick, bulky, heavy, hot, and uncomfortable. I know I used to have to wear one 8 hours a day. I only did it because the badge made such a good target.
2007-12-30 07:10:27 · answer #3 · answered by 1SHOT1KILL 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are legal for all civilians to possess, except those who have been convicted of a felony (California Penal Code 31360). However, it is up to you to check your municipal codes, though I doubt they would conflict with state law. You do not need a special license to purchase them. In fact you can walk into your local gun show, pay the nice man, and walk out with them in less than 10 minutes (a smart choice if you're buying heavy rifle plates since you save on shipping).
2016-04-02 00:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Maryland, it is legal to purchase, own and wear personal body armour. It is, however, illegal to wear body armour in the commision of a crime and will result in additional charges and a more severe sentence. Got that straight from an assistant state's atty.
2007-12-30 01:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by J S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call the non emergency police information line and ask, it's different in some areas of Md than others.Find out what;s legal in your city or town.
2007-12-29 15:12:35 · answer #6 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To be on the safe side, take no ones ideas on this, find out for yourself, from the MARYLAND STATE POLICE.
Being as how they are the main people enforcing, they should know if & where it is legal to wear.
2007-12-29 12:54:43 · answer #7 · answered by gladesnotary 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are perfectly Legal. However, if you were to live in an area where they are not, It is best to just wear the vest and then worry about it after you get shot and you don't die.
2007-12-29 11:47:25 · answer #8 · answered by Matt G 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go with RW's advise. Where I live it is completely illegal to wear one, if not also to even own one, unless you are a police officer, in the military, etc.
2007-12-29 15:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have to check state to state. I believe that California made it illegal to own one.
2007-12-30 03:51:03 · answer #10 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋