Posted on 08/12/2019 10:32:21 AM PDT by PROCON
Under Schumer’s measure, those who aren’t law enforcement would need to get a green light from the FBI to get body armor– and show a reason why they need it. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Legislation promised in the U.S. Senate would make the legal sale of body armor a “may issue” process signed off on by federal law enforcement.
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, announced his legislation on Sunday to require FBI permission before anyone except law enforcement could buy what he termed “sophisticated body armor,” setting a bar that would require a clear purpose, such as an occupational requirement, for the buyer to seek the safety equipment.
“The bottom line here is that the ease by which one can acquire wares of war demands the FBI sets reasonable regulations on who can get it,” said Schumer, who plans to introduce his bill after the current Senate recess.
Even if Schumer’s proposal does not make it into law, it is already against the law for criminals to add body armor to their toolkit. Since 2002, it has been illegal under federal law for convicted felons to possess body armor of any sort. This has been prosecuted in U.S. courts even in states that do not criminalize the possession of body armor.
According to Schumer’s office, one study found that 5 percent of a group of 110 active shooters between 2000 and 2012 used body armor.
“Shockingly, with the click of a mouse, the scroll of a thumb or the dialing of a phone, just about anyone can order-up the kind of advanced armor or tactical law enforcement gear we see used in wars or all-out law enforcement raids, and that is unacceptable and needs to change,” said Schumer.
If he cared about the people, he would recommend that they wear it in dangerous neighborhoods, like the police and FBI do.
He would make it easier and cheaper to get.
You are correct in that I may find it uncomfortable, but when I first started carrying concealed, I went through an ‘uncomfortable’ phase as well.
Some of the new “concealable” armor boost of ventilation mess and other features to help wick away heat, and I gather you would wear something wicking underneath.
I get the odds thing and I tend to avoid crowds, but sometimes you cant always do that. It seems like an option even if its not a comfortable one.
Besides warning me ahead of time, any thoughts or suggestions about features to look for? I take it from your response you have some experience with it.
Sort of a PS - I don’t mind the sweating a little, need to lose a few pounds around the waist anyway :)
Should read "boasts of ventilation mesh..."
Oh the horror! Phone books are going to be registered as body armor.
The JOKER has finally lost his last marbel.
A FIST FULL OF DOLLARS comes to mind....
Meant to add, memories of NED KELLY.
Does the FBI just have to first make sure that you’re not on their hit list?
I don't want to get shot by an FBI agent that drops his weapon while dancing. ;-)
All governments tend toward tyranny.
you are right. NEVER
That is what it is about, they want their targets to be easy to mow down. Same reason they hate civilians being armed.
Cuomo just signed the “ceramic knife” ban in New York.
Strip the FBI of all weapons and make them wear pink tutus and pussy hats so we know they’re around.
freepers keep having boating accidents and losing there possesions- going have the EPA after all for polluting the water ways :)
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