STATE BY STATE LAWS
Each state has their own laws regarding the selling and posession of body armor. Due to this, we cannot sell to people in certain states. Below are a set of laws that may impact your ability to buy or possess body armor. Any states that have laws preventing the online sale of body armor has been bolded for your convenience. This page may not by 100% accurate and should not be used for legal advice. If you have any questions, please contact local law enforcement or an attorney.
FEDERAL LAW
If a U.S. citizen has committed a violent federal crime, they cannot purchase, own, or possess body armor. Exceptions can be made if the individual's employer attests they need body armor for lawful business activity. If the exception is granted, the individual can only use body armor for that purpose.
ALABAMA
Alabama does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
ALASKA
Alaska does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
ARIZONA
In Arizona, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a crime. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
ARKANSAS
In Arkansas, committing certain violent crimes while wearing body armor leads to additional charges. This law does not affect the sale of body armor.
CALIFORNIA
California citizens cannot own both a firearm and body armor. California citizens who do not own firearms and have not been convicted with a felony can freely buy body armor.
COLORADO
Colorado does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
CONNECTICUT
Connecticut citizens cannot buy body armor online. This does not impact the sale of in-person body armor sales. Exceptions are provided to law enforcement. Due to this law, we cannot provide service to Connecticut citizens.
DELAWARE
In Delaware, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a crime. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
FLORIDA
In Florida, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a crime. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
GEORGIA
In Georgia, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a crime. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
HAWAII
Hawaii does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
IDAHO
Idaho does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
ILLINOIS
In Illinois, it is illegal to wear body armor while in possession of a weapon other than a firearm during the commission of a crime. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
INDIANA
In Indiana, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a felony. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
IOWA
Iowa does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
KANSAS
Kansas citizens cannot wear body armor in some areas during parades, protests, rallies, and assemblies. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
KENTUCKY
Kentucky does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
LOUISIANA
In Louisiana, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a crime or at/near schools. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
MAINE
Maine does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
MARYLAND
Maryland citizens cannot buy, use, or possess body armor if they have any convictions regarding violent crimes or drug trafficking in addition to felonies. Anyone with these felonies can appeal to the Secretary of Maryland State Police to make such a purpose. Otherwise, there are no additional restrictions regarding the purchase of body armor.
MASSACHUSSETTS
In Massachusetts, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a crime. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
MICHIGAN
In Michigan, wearing body armor while committing violent crimes leads to additional charges. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
MINNESOTA
Minnesota does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
MISSOURI
Missouri does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
MONTANA
Montana does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
NEBRASKA
Nebraska does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
NEVADA
Nevada does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
In New Hampshire, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a felony. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
NEW JERSEY
In New Jersey, committing a violent crime while wearing body armor leads to additional charges. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
NEW MEXICO
New Mexico does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
NEW YORK
New York prohibits the sale of body armor to civilians. Only law enforcement can use body armor.
NORTH CAROLINA
In North Carolina, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a crime. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
NORTH DAKOTA
North Dakota does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
OHIO
In Ohio, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a violent felony. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
OKLAHOMA
In Oklahoma, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a felony. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
OREGON
In Oregon, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a violent crime while in possession of a deadly weapon. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
PENNSYLVANIA
In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a felony. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
RHODE ISLAND
In Rhode Island, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a crime. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
SOUTH CAROLINA
In South Carolina, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a violent crime. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
TENNESSEE
In Tennessee, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a violent felony, some theft or robbery crimes, and felony drug crimes. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
TEXAS
Texas does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
UTAH
In Utah, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a violent felony. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
VERMONT
Vermont does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
VIRGINIA
In Virginia, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a violent crime or certain other felonies while also in the possession of a firearm or knife. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
WASHINGTON
Washington does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
WEST VIRGINIA
In West Virginia, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a violent felony. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
WISCONSIN
In Wisconsin, it is illegal to wear body armor during the commission of a violent felony. This law does not impact the sale of body armor.
WYOMING
Wyoming does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.
WASHINGTON D.C.
Washington D.C. does not have any additional legal restrictions regarding the sale or use of body armor.