Is it legal to wear a bullet proof vest?

Answer 1

bullet proof vests are considered a Category E Weapon. You need a genuine reason and and Police need to agree to the genuine need. If you are caught with one and do not have approval it is considered similar to having illegal (actual) weapons. Odd, huh?

Answer 2

yes and i dont see any reason why they would not be legal, most security out here wears them

Answer 3

I don't know about every state, but in most U.S. states, it's perfectly legal as long as you aren't committing a crime while wearing it.

Answer 4

Bullet Proof vests ARE ILLEGAL to be worn by non-law enforcement officers.

Answer 5

No, at least not in most states as long as you aren't a felon and as long as the vest isn't being used during the commission of a crime.

Answer 6

In some countries, yes, absolutely. In others, only if you have prior convictions of a certain nature; in others, any conviction at all.

Answer 7

No, it is not illegal to own a bullet proof vest in Canada.

Answer 8

In some states if you are not law enforcement, yes; and, always during the commission of a crime.

Answer 9

Yes.Only the police can have bullet proof vest.