Owning body armor in California.

[BayAreaShooter]

Well I was not sure where to post this but figured the LEO thread would be good. What is the legality of owning body armor or bullet proof vest in California. What exactly can a civilian own if any. I see body armor for sale all over this sight and am very hesitant on buying anything as I do not want to break any laws. Any input would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

[CaptMike]

anyone can buy and use body armor. No legal restrictions except for using it during a crime. If your not using it to ommit crimes, then have at it. Some companies may restrict sales to specific persons(LE, MILITARY), but that is a policy decision.

[CSACANNONEER]

anyone can buy and use body armor. No legal restrictions except for using it during a crime. If your not using it to ommit crimes, then have at it. Some companies may restrict sales to specific persons(LE, MILITARY), but that is a policy decision.

I don't think "anyone" can. I believe that there is either a state or some local laws restricting convicted felons from owning or wearing any. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[sd_shooter]

I heard at a gun show that body armor will soon be illegal for civilians. Is that FUD?

[sytfu_RR]

If you don't have felonies ( & possibly certain misdemeanors ), you're GTG.

I heard at a gun show that body armor will soon be illegal for civilians. Is that FUD?

FUD, theres been a guy at the Cow Palace saying that for over a year to help sell his stuff.

[YourHuckleberry]

I heard at a gun show that body armor will soon be illegal for civilians. Is that FUD?

Sounds like a sales pitch to me

[safewaysecurity]

Do they sell body armor at the Cow Palace Gun Show? Soft and Ceramic?

[alex00]

I don't think "anyone" can. I believe that there is either a state or some local laws restricting convicted felons from owning or wearing any. Please correct me if I am wrong.

There was a recent court decision invalidating the felon with body armor law. People v. Saleem.

[BayAreaShooter]

So any bullet proof vest or body armor is legal for a non felon civilian to buy and own in California.

[Adehtla]

anyone can buy and use body armor. No legal restrictions except for using it during a crime. If your not using it to ommit crimes, then have at it. Some companies may restrict sales to specific persons(LE, MILITARY), but that is a policy decision.

Galls in SF will not sell body armor in person without valid LEO credentials, guard card, or letter from a LEA authorizing the purchase. Oddly, if you go online they're happy to sell to you.

[CSACANNONEER]

There was a recent court decision invalidating the felon with body armor law. People v. Saleem.

So any bullet proof vest or body armor is legal for a non felon civilian to buy and own in California.

Although I haven't read the decission nor, am I a lawyer, it looks like it is legal for anyone to own them. But, this guy at a gun show warned me that you better get them quick before they become illegal.

[PatriotnMore]

Although I haven't read the decission nor, am I a lawyer, it looks like it is legal for anyone to own them. But, this guy at a gun show warned me that you better get them quick before they become illegal.

I believe the upper courts have already ruled on the body armor issue, and will not become illegal anytime soon, as should be.

[CSACANNONEER]

I believe the upper courts have already ruled on the body armor issue, and will not become illegal anytime soon, as should be.

But...but....but....the guy SELLING them told me that this might be my last chance to get some.

[grammaton76]

FUD, theres been a guy at the Cow Palace saying that for over a year to help sell his stuff.

Probably the same guy who's been warning about it for about seven years down at Del Mar. Asian guy, a bit heavyset? Nice fellow, but the signs are definitely fud.

[BayAreaShooter]

Im excited I was under the impression that only LEO's could own body armor/ Bullet proof vests.