Bill > HR8388

This bill, the Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act, prohibits civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing "enhanced body armor" - defined as body armor, including helmets and shields, with ballistic resistance meeting or exceeding the performance of Type III armor. There are exceptions for purchases or possession by the U.S. government, state governments, and law enforcement officers, as well as for body armor lawfully possessed before the bill takes effect. Violations of this ban can result in fines and/or up to 10 years imprisonment.