Is it legal to own/wear bullet proof vest?

[THX1139]

...seriously, why would you want to own/wear a bulletproof vest? If the "because I can" reasoning comes up again, it's just getting weaker and weaker. I once bought a vest, because it was exceedingly cheap, and I wanted the kevlar for making composites for another hobby. Never ended up pulling it apart, and flipped it, wondering why anyone would want one.

I've seen people wear them at the range. I thought it was a good idea after talking to the range officer with one. I haven't seen them for sale in BC though.

What's the best brand out there?

[HKMark23]

It is now illegal to own and/wear bullet proof vests in the Province of BC.
El Gordo and his cronnies are trying to make it harder for the gang bangers to commit serious drive by shootings.

Makes sense to me. Just outlaw those darned bp vests and these guys will have no alternative save going back to school and getting a job on Bay Street or else joining the Clergy.

[/QUOTE]Myself, I thought about buying a vest a few years ago for riding my motorcycle after being hit in the chest by a sparrow at 65MPH....mow that hurt.
Rob[/QUOTE]

Well there you have it ! just ban motorcycles, sparrows and people who drive motorcycles. No need for a PB Vest.

How about we ban people who wanna ban things. That would leave the rest of us to fend for ourselves as best we could and pursue our eccentric desires, risking the consequences both good and bad. That'll teach us by golly !!

[MrMatt]

I've seen people wear them at the range. I thought it was a good idea after talking to the range officer with one. I haven't seen them for sale in BC though.

What's the best brand out there?

Why do you think it's a good idea?
I don't really see proper ranges as all that dangerous.

As far as legality, a bulletproof vest is purely defensive. I've never heard of someone being killed by a bulletproof vest.

Personally I don't want one, but I don't see why a responsible citizen shouldn't be able to have one.
Maybe they're scared of criminals, or irresponsible hunters.
Maybe they think they're cool.

A bulletproof vest is pretty darn unlikely to hurt someone.

Also if you get caught committing certain crimes while wearing body armor, it might be easier to demonstrate intent.

[mg34]

i work in security and have a class 7.2.2 fireworks permit and dont mind wearing a level 3a vest. the vest is required in setting up fireworks as this is listed as the needed clothing.

[gasoperated]

It is now illegal to own and/wear bullet proof vests in the Province of BC.
El Gordo and his cronnies are trying to make it harder for the gang bangers to commit serious drive by shootings.
Myself, I thought about buying a vest a few years ago for riding my motorcycle after being hit in the chest by a sparrow at 65MPH....mow that hurt.
Rob

Shouldn't that be under federal jurisdiction? Oh wait. I live in a province that makes people take yet another course. Silly me

[BOOTS!]

http://www.theprovince.com/news/woul...459/story.html

The Body Armour Control Act would:• Place controls on the possession of body armour by allowing police to seize it from those unauthorized to own it;• Create a licensing program for businesses and their employees who sell body armour, as part of the Security Services Act;• Require those trying to buy body armour to get a permit proving a reasonable need for owning it; and,• Require applicants to undergo a criminal-record check.

[cablemonkey]

I am too blinded by rage and the froth from my mouth is jamming up my keyboard to adequately express how ####tarded laws of this kind are. And we make fun of the british nanny state legislation; we're not too far behind now.

[jamiejaf]

"By taking away criminals' sense of security, we decrease the potential for violence in public settings" (quote from the province)
The person who issued this statement has chocolate oozing out of every orifice of their body. They can pass any bill they want. It won't change anything in the drug trade.
If a person wanted to wear a medieval armour suit while shoppong for lattes....well all the power to them.
I bet the B.C government has no issues at all with gangsters wearing "Daisy Dukes" hiked up their backsides.(which should be illegal) lol.

[TeflonJohn]

So where can I buy one locally in the GTA?

[shortandlong]

it would be more successful to outlaw men wearing pants that are too big