Videos tagged with Enhanced Body Armor

This video discusses HR 3247, a bill aiming to ban the purchase, ownership, or possession of 'enhanced body armor' by civilians. The bill defines enhanced body armor as having ballistic resistance exceeding NIJ Level 3. The speaker highlights the bill's 'sneaky' approach, potential for public misinterpretation, and the problematic exceptions, particularly the exclusion of veterans. The video encourages proactive body armor acquisition due to potential future restrictions.

This video from Colion Noir discusses the implications of a proposed bill to ban body armor, particularly in the context of the Buffalo mass shooting. The speaker argues that such bans prioritize the safety of law enforcement over civilians and may infringe upon the right to self-defense. He critiques the rationale behind the ban, suggesting it's a measure for political leaders' safety rather than public well-being, and touches upon the Second Amendment's historical context regarding protection against tyranny.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of federal and state laws regarding body armor possession and purchase. It details federal prohibition for convicted felons under 18 USC § 931, with professional exemptions and sentence enhancement provisions. State laws are generally similar, with California Penal Code § 1202.2 highlighting sentence enhancements. The video also discusses proposed legislation like the Responsible Body Armor Possession Act, which aims to restrict 'enhanced body armor' (Type III or above) for civilians while exempting law enforcement.