JTHunter
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IIRC, body armor is not allowed in Illinois.
IIRC, body armor is not allowed in Illinois.
18 U.S. Code § 931 - Prohibition on purchase, ownership, or possession of body armor by violent felons
(720 ILCS 5/33F-2) (from Ch. 38, par. 33F-2)
Sec. 33F-2. Unlawful use of body armor. A person commits the offense of unlawful use of body armor when he knowingly wears body armor and is in possession of a dangerous weapon, other than a firearm, in the commission or attempted commission of any offense.
Jeff White wrote:
I won't wear it now unless I am expecting to get into a gunfight.
ChanceMcCall wrote:
So, the question is, how do you feel about the new concealable body armor, and do you own and wear it?
I'm wondering, if I justifiably shoot and kill someone in self defense, how will my wearing body armor be used by a prosecutor and perceived by a jury?
If1HitU wrote:
I don't wear body armor,Will it help you if you get shot in the head or face?
I've seen the posts of guys shooting their pistols at distances like 25 feet. If they're aiming at your head, then body armor might be a good idea since their targets suggest they would aim for your head but hit you in the torso.