Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act
Sponsored By: Senator Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would create a federal ban on civilian possession of enhanced body armor, making it unlawful to buy, own, or possess armor that meets or exceeds RF1 ballistic performance, subject to narrow exceptions. Enhanced body armor is defined as armor, a helmet, or a shield that meets the National Institute of Justice RF1 standard in effect at the time of purchase or possession. Exemptions cover the United States and its agencies, States and local governments, Tribes and tribal law enforcement, covered law enforcement officers including qualified and retired officers and corrections officers, and armor lawfully owned before enactment. A knowing violation would carry a fine, imprisonment of up to 5 years, or both.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Ban on civilian enhanced body armor
This bill would make it illegal to buy, own, or possess "enhanced body armor." Enhanced body armor would mean armor (including a helmet or shield) that meets or exceeds RF1 ballistic performance as measured by the National Institute of Justice standard in effect when you buy or possess it. The ban would not apply to the United States, state or tribal governments or their agencies, covered law enforcement officers (including corrections officers), or people who lawfully owned such armor before enactment. If a person knowingly violated the ban, they would face a fine, up to 5 years in prison, or both. The rule would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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