Are Civilians permitted to purchase and own Kevlar and other "Bulletproof Vests" in your state? Do you think these vests should be restricted to Military and LE?
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06-20-08 10:11 AM #1
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Kevlar and Civilians
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06-20-08 10:52 AM #2
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Yes, unless a convicted felon and Yes.
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06-20-08 11:01 AM #3
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It is an offence in Australia to own body armour.
LEO's are issued it. I think security officers can get them if they are licenced correctly."He didn't want to tell the cop he was on his way to the Butt Pirate Palace for a little two-step with Joe-Joe during the Village People marathon." - Cat_Doc
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06-20-08 11:02 AM #4
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If you buy one and even wear it....you won't even last a day. Especially in the summer. They are not comfortable and it is like wearing a thick long john.
In the summer, you will SWEAT. And I mean roling down your back sweat. And you won't be wearing one under a t-shirt as it will noticeably stand out.Creeper Cop
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06-20-08 12:10 PM #5
what me, worry?
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Legal in Texas unless you are a convicted felon.
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06-20-08 12:23 PM #6
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It's a no-go in Maryland. LEO and special POs only.
But my question is, why in the frick would anyone want to wear it? I was in police supply the other day and a guy (not a cop) came in and wanted a vest. There are only a couple explainations that I could come up with:
- security guard
- going to commit a crime
- was a cop wanna-be and wanted to "look cool"
There is no looking cool with it on in 100 degree weather."If you find yourself in a fair fight ... your tactics suck."
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06-20-08 01:26 PM #7
what me, worry?
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We had two people as students at an advanced pistol class who worked at a check cashing store. They both owned body armor.
I can think of many reasons to own it."Speed is fine, but accuracy is final" --Bill Jordan
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06-20-08 02:07 PM #8
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Yep!
Originally Posted by EasternPromises
Nope!"I'd rather hunt with VP Cheney than ride with Ted Kennedy ."
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Benjamin Franklin
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