This video from Armed Scholar, presented by Attorney Anthony Miranda, details Illinois HB 3238, a bill proposing a ban on the future purchase and possession of body armor, including ballistic helmets, for civilians. The bill creates a registry for existing owners and imposes significant restrictions on use, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. Miranda argues that such bans infringe upon Second Amendment rights, citing Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Caetano, which affirm that 'arms' includes items in common use for lawful purposes, such as defensive tools like body armor. The video highlights exemptions for law enforcement and warns against 'grandfather clause' loopholes.
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