Is it legal to own/wear bullet proof vest?
- Thread starter TeflonJohn
- Start date
It is if you have a valid reason and a PAL.
If you are a security guard or a leo among several other exceptions, but I am just going from a coffee fueld memory loss right now.
Spend your money wisely.
Rob
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Who May Possess Body Armour WITHOUT a Permit
Individuals exempt from requiring a permit to possess body armour while performing the job on which the exemption is granted are:
Those who have a valid B.C. security worker licence authorizing them to provide the services of an armoured car guard, a private investigator, a security consultant, a security guard and / or a body armour salesperson.
Peace officers, sheriffs, corrections officers and conservation officers.
Those employed by the government if wearing body armour is required or allowed in the course of the person's employment.
Security guards registered as a gaming worker under the Gaming Control Act.
Individuals who possess a valid firearms licence issued under the Firearms Act (Canada). "
http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/body-armour/index.htm
Who May Possess Body Armour WITHOUT a Permit
Individuals exempt from requiring a permit to possess body armour while performing the job on which the exemption is granted are:
Those who have a valid B.C. security worker licence authorizing them to provide the services of an armoured car guard, a private investigator, a security consultant, a security guard and / or a body armour salesperson.
Peace officers, sheriffs, corrections officers and conservation officers.
Those employed by the government if wearing body armour is required or allowed in the course of the person's employment.
Security guards registered as a gaming worker under the Gaming Control Act.
Individuals who possess a valid firearms licence issued under the Firearms Act (Canada). "
http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/body-armour/index.htm
Not everyone knows that in Quebec and Ontario we can buy, sell and trade body armor such as bulletproof vest and trauma plates without any license. I am running a security company in QC, recently came across with Canadian body armor manufacturer - Canarmor Inc. At their website www.canarmor.ca i made a purchase, quality of vests was amazing. I even called to say thank you to sellers, spoke to the salesman Bob and found out that factory is located in Canada, so all the products are made here in Canada (as a huge native patriot I became very proud about it). They also have a store in Toronto, Richmond Hill area, I am planning to visit them in my next trip to TO just to say thank you for being my body armor supplier for my security company, and giving me unbelievable low prices for such quality.
LEGALITY/LEGISLATION:
Australia
In Australia, it is illegal to import body armor without prior authorization from Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. It is also illegal to possess body armor without authorization in South Australia, Victoria, Northern Territory, ACT, Queensland & New South Wales. In 2009 Tasmania considered passing control legislation as well.
Canada
In all Canadian provinces except for British Columbia, Manitoba and Alberta, it is legal to wear and to purchase body armor such as ballistic vests (this regulations applies only to ballistic vests above the NIJ level III). Nova Scotia has passed the legislation but is not yet in force. Under British Columbia's Body Armor Control Act, it is illegal to possess body armor without a license (unless exempted) issued by the provincial government.
Further, Bill C-349 in the House of Commons, proposes to create a separate offence for wearing body armor during or attempting the commission of an indictable offence. This bill reached First Reading but never became law, and has died on the order paper.
The Netherlands
The civilian ownership of body armor is unregulated in the Netherlands and body armor in various ballistic grades is sold by a range of different vendors, mainly aimed at providing to security guards and VIP's. The use of body armor while committing a crime is not an additional offense in itself, but may be interpreted as so under different laws such as resisting arrest.
United States
United States law restricts possession of body armor for convicted violent felons. Many U.S. states also have penalties for possession or use of body armor by felons. In other states, such as Kentucky, possession is not prohibited, but probation or parole is denied to a person convicted of committing certain violent crimes while wearing body armor and carrying a deadly weapon. Additionally, some states outlaw the wearing of body armor while committing certain, usually violent, crimes.
Italy
In Italy, the purchase, ownership and wear of ballistic vests and body armor is not subject to any restriction, except for those ballistic protections that are developed under strict military specifications and/or for main military usage, thus considered by the law as "armament materials" and forbidden to civilians. Furthermore, a number of laws and court rulings during the years have rehearsed the concept of a ballistic vest being mandatory to wear for those individuals who work in the private security sector.
European Union
In European Union port and sale of ballistic vests and body armor are allowed in Europe, except protections that are developed under strict military specifications and/or for main military usage, shield above the level of protection NIJ 4, thus considered by the law as "armament materials" and forbidden to civilians. There are many shops in Europe that sell ballistic vests and body armor used or new.
Australia
In Australia, it is illegal to import body armor without prior authorization from Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. It is also illegal to possess body armor without authorization in South Australia, Victoria, Northern Territory, ACT, Queensland & New South Wales. In 2009 Tasmania considered passing control legislation as well.
Canada
In all Canadian provinces except for British Columbia, Manitoba and Alberta, it is legal to wear and to purchase body armor such as ballistic vests (this regulations applies only to ballistic vests above the NIJ level III). Nova Scotia has passed the legislation but is not yet in force. Under British Columbia's Body Armor Control Act, it is illegal to possess body armor without a license (unless exempted) issued by the provincial government.
Further, Bill C-349 in the House of Commons, proposes to create a separate offence for wearing body armor during or attempting the commission of an indictable offence. This bill reached First Reading but never became law, and has died on the order paper.
The Netherlands
The civilian ownership of body armor is unregulated in the Netherlands and body armor in various ballistic grades is sold by a range of different vendors, mainly aimed at providing to security guards and VIP's. The use of body armor while committing a crime is not an additional offense in itself, but may be interpreted as so under different laws such as resisting arrest.
United States
United States law restricts possession of body armor for convicted violent felons. Many U.S. states also have penalties for possession or use of body armor by felons. In other states, such as Kentucky, possession is not prohibited, but probation or parole is denied to a person convicted of committing certain violent crimes while wearing body armor and carrying a deadly weapon. Additionally, some states outlaw the wearing of body armor while committing certain, usually violent, crimes.
Italy
In Italy, the purchase, ownership and wear of ballistic vests and body armor is not subject to any restriction, except for those ballistic protections that are developed under strict military specifications and/or for main military usage, thus considered by the law as "armament materials" and forbidden to civilians. Furthermore, a number of laws and court rulings during the years have rehearsed the concept of a ballistic vest being mandatory to wear for those individuals who work in the private security sector.
European Union
In European Union port and sale of ballistic vests and body armor are allowed in Europe, except protections that are developed under strict military specifications and/or for main military usage, shield above the level of protection NIJ 4, thus considered by the law as "armament materials" and forbidden to civilians. There are many shops in Europe that sell ballistic vests and body armor used or new.
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- Location
- West Quebec
Good question..
"...serious drive by shootings..." That mean committing that crime for a lark is ok?
"...one of those things that..." Nonsense. It has been well proven that bannming anything does nothing to prevent or deter criminals. Case in point is the latest shooting Stateside. California virtually bans battle rifles, but some criminal managed to have one.
"...why would you want..." "I want one" is reason enough for owning anything.
"...one of those things that..." Nonsense. It has been well proven that bannming anything does nothing to prevent or deter criminals. Case in point is the latest shooting Stateside. California virtually bans battle rifles, but some criminal managed to have one.
"...why would you want..." "I want one" is reason enough for owning anything.
- Location
- Maple Ridge, B.C.
This seems to say that since I have my RPal or the fact I work as a Security Guard, I, if I wanted, could purchase body armour (not that I have the need nor the desire to). Am I interpreting this correctly?
It is legal to own a body armor in CANADA.
Read the last line from the exemptions category of the "BC body armor control act"
Exemptions
2*(1)* Section 2 (2) of the Act does not apply to a person described in section 2 (3) (a) or (b) of the Act when the person is not in the course of employment for the period during which the person holds a licence referred to, and is employed to perform work described, in section 2 (3) (a) or (b) of the Act.
(2)* For the purposes of section 2 (3) (c) of the Act, section 2 (2) of the Act does not apply to a person for the period during which the person
(a)*is employed as a peace officer,
(b)*is employed by the government, a government corporation, as defined in the Financial Administration Act, the government of Canada or a local authority, if wearing body armour is required or allowed in the course of the person's employment,
(c)*is employed as a security guard at a gaming facility, as defined in the Gaming Control Act, and registered as a gaming worker under that Act, or
(d)*is an individual who holds a valid licence ( PAL) issued under the Firearms Act (Canada) authorizing the individual to acquire or possess a firearm.
Read the last line from the exemptions category of the "BC body armor control act"
Exemptions
2*(1)* Section 2 (2) of the Act does not apply to a person described in section 2 (3) (a) or (b) of the Act when the person is not in the course of employment for the period during which the person holds a licence referred to, and is employed to perform work described, in section 2 (3) (a) or (b) of the Act.
(2)* For the purposes of section 2 (3) (c) of the Act, section 2 (2) of the Act does not apply to a person for the period during which the person
(a)*is employed as a peace officer,
(b)*is employed by the government, a government corporation, as defined in the Financial Administration Act, the government of Canada or a local authority, if wearing body armour is required or allowed in the course of the person's employment,
(c)*is employed as a security guard at a gaming facility, as defined in the Gaming Control Act, and registered as a gaming worker under that Act, or
(d)*is an individual who holds a valid licence ( PAL) issued under the Firearms Act (Canada) authorizing the individual to acquire or possess a firearm.
Wtf are you talking about, it's completely unrestricted in Ontario. Joe Everyman can walk into a store that sells them and buy a vest off the rack. I've never been asked for any form of ID.
Yes and no, you can buy body armour since you hold a PAL/RPAL, but to qualify as a security guard you need to be registered under the Gaming Act working at a gaming facility. Not just any security guard.
I thought it was restricted to own body armour but there's an exemption if you have a firearms license.
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/security-services/body-armour
http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_09024_01#section3
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So if someone shoots you, you might not die.
