Is it legal to own body armor in Texas?

[maddogg]

As a civilian without any criminal history/records/convictions is it legal for me to purchase and own body armor? I search but could not find any law/ruling on this. Only one where it said that it was illegal for a felon to own one. Just want to make sure.
Thanks

 

[majormadmax]

This from a body armor company in Austin...

13. Is it legal for civilians to buy Body Armor?

In general, yes - for law-abiding folks. A felony conviction makes possession of Body Armor illegal under federal law and in many states. (Source)

Cheers! M2

 

[Texan2]

As a civilian without any criminal history/records/convictions is it legal for me to purchase and own body armor? I search but could not find any law/ruling on this. Only one where it said that it was illegal for a felon to own one. Just want to make sure.
Thanks

Legal, except for felons

 

[txinvestigator]

Legal, except for felons

If something is not proscribed by law it is legal.

texascop2 is correct.

 

[maddogg]

Thank you for all the replies. I thought it was legal except for felons but the guys at the gun store kept on telling me it wasn't.
I don't want to break any laws.

 

[txinvestigator]

Thank you for all the replies. I thought it was legal except for felons but the guys at the gun store kept on telling me it wasn't.
I don't want to break any laws.

Always ask knuckleheads to show you that law when they tell you some far fetched thing.

 

[TheTomcat]

They sell it in pawn shops all over the place here.

 

[TxDeputy]

I don't know if I'd risk my life on a vest bought at a pawn shop....but that's just me.

 

[The_Hunter]

I don't know if I'd risk my life on a vest bought at a pawn shop....but that's just me.

Only shot once I make you good deal my friend

 

[Texasjack]

Only shot once I make you good deal my friend

That's funny! "...What are the chances they'll hit the same spot again?"

 

[maddogg]

Is there a place in Houston that sell body armor?

 

[txinvestigator]

Is there a place in Houston that sell body armor?

Yes

 

[Ride4TheBrand]

but the guys at the gun store kept on telling me it wasn't.

Find a new gun store

 

[MiTX]

Only shot once I make you good deal my friend

Oh my stars! I needed that grin!

 

[thorkyl]

There are a few places that sell it.
I believe pro defense in Clear lake does
The cop shop down town does (don't know if they let public in anymore)

 

[ctyshtr]

Does anyone know the laws when it comes to an individual selling their own body armor? I assume the same rules apply...no felons and so on? Here is the real question. what about when it involves Rifle plate or SAPI plate? from what i can tell they are legal but must be sold as separate items? so you buy the vest with the soft armor and the SAPI plates are sold separately?

Any real legal knowledge would be very appreciated?

 

[txinvestigator]

Does anyone know the laws when it comes to an individual selling their own body armor? I assume the same rules apply...no felons and so on? Here is the real question. what about when it involves Rifle plate or SAPI plate? from what i can tell they are legal but must be sold as separate items? so you buy the vest with the soft armor and the SAPI plates are sold separately?

Any real legal knowledge would be very appreciated?

Texas law only covers possession of body armor by felons. There is nothing regarding the sale of body armor.

Texas Penal Code 46.041

 

[neverenough]

Does anyone know the laws when it comes to an individual selling their own body armor? I assume the same rules apply...no felons and so on? Here is the real question. what about when it involves Rifle plate or SAPI plate? from what i can tell they are legal but must be sold as separate items? so you buy the vest with the soft armor and the SAPI plates are sold separately?

Any real legal knowledge would be very appreciated?

Being the owner of many sets of body armor and varying levels of rifle plates (3 and 4)....Selling body armor is legal. It is your responsibility to get a signed waiver from your purchaser though that he is allowed to own it to cover your butt should he go out and rob a bank later. So if he's a felon, you cannot sell to him. Burden of responsibility will fall upon you as the seller to make sure you tried to follow the rule.

Rifle plates and Sapi plates are legal to buy and sell, however, be aware that any level 3 or level 4 armor cannot be sold overseas. You must first get written approval from the Dept of State (yeah right) and make sure all ITAR (international traffic in arms regulation) is met.

I find that guns/offense is but 50% of the equation for protection and that no one covers their rear on the 50% necessary for defense/body armor. Humans are basically big water balloons waiting to get poked by fast moving sharp objects :-).

 

[Adionik]

I passed up a Level IIIa body armor for $125...I was too broke at the time. Still want one though!

 

[cgjane]

Here is the "Buds Guns" of Body Armor:

BulletProofME.com Body Armor / Bullet proof Vests

Check out the testinmonials:

http://www.bulletproofme.com/Testimonials.shtml

I haven't bought one since I am fluctuating in weight...