Body Armour.. is it legal to own in NJ... just curious...

Body Armour.. is it legal to own in NJ... just curious...

 

Why would we need Body Armour? we live in a peaceful state, thats why we dont need CCW either....

 

DOH!

Body Armour.. is it legal to own in NJ... just curious...

 

Why would we need Body Armour? we live in a peaceful state, thats why we dont need CCW either....

 

DOH!

 

 

just curious if its legal thats all..

Body Armour.. is it legal to own in NJ... just curious...

 

Why would we need Body Armour? we live in a peaceful state, thats why we dont need CCW either....

 

DOH!

 

 

just curious if its legal thats all..

 

I believe it's legal as long as you are not a felon and are not using it during the commission of a crime.

I believe it's legal as long as you are not a felon and are not using it during the commission of a crime.

 

 

thats exactly what i read.. just figured i would throw this up here to see if anyone had any experience..

It is legal to own and wear. If you commit certain crimes while wearing it, however, you will receive extra punishment.

 

I wear it frequently at ranges.

it is just like hollow points. it carries a sperate offence when used in commiting a crime.

Along the same lines, I would like opinions on a matter.

 

Would anyone take offense or find it odd, if a subject next to you at the range were to put body armor on?

 

I have frequently been muzzle swept by newbees and people who should know better. I think that the range is the one place where it needs to be worn.

Could someone be kind enough to run down the classifications of protection for certain types of body armor????

By class or by which type is best for handguns, 7.62/.308, and even 5.56 :?:

I see sooo many different kinds out there with just as many opinions and my wife said it would be a good idea as we are muzzle swept on occassion at various ranges from time to time.

Thanks in advance everyone!

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Unfortunately, nothing here for rifles... but I'm sure someone else has a spiffy image they can put up to show

http://www.njgunforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=465&p=24584&hilit=body+armor#p24584

Unfortunately, nothing here for rifles... but I'm sure someone else has a spiffy image they can put up to show

 

IIIA plus plates for rifle?

Eerything you wanted to know about body armor. It's hot, not that comfortable and very expensive. But when you need it, you need it. Many police academies require it for Basic classes. I leaf mine hanging in my office when I left. Probably still there along with my DHLS gas mask.

 

http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/223054.pdf

Thanks Calzo - That was a great read!

Very educational.

Thank you very much for that!

I love this forum - So many knowledgeable folks that are happy to help each other out!

Would anyone take offense or find it odd, if a subject next to you at the range were to put body armor on?

 

I have frequently been muzzle swept by newbees and people who should know better. I think that the range is the one place where it needs to be worn.

I have also been swept way too many times (by newbies, and all too often by "people who should know better"). I would feel much safer wearing armor at the range. Do you have any good deals Paul?

Along the same lines, I would like opinions on a matter.

 

Would anyone take offense or find it odd, if a subject next to you at the range were to put body armor on?

 

I have frequently been muzzle swept by newbees and people who should know better. I think that the range is the one place where it needs to be worn.

 

One of the reasons I pay a lot of money to use a private range. Seeing all the bullet holes in the stall walls of the old Ray's was somewhat scary.

 

I went to a public WMA range in PA with my friend over the last weekend and goddamn I was getting figidity, after 10 shots I was more than ready to leave.

 

I guess that's the difference between $0 per year and >$500

Could someone be kind enough to run down the classifications of protection for certain types of body armor????...

 

http://www.bulletproofme.com/Quick_Answers.shtml#1

Conversions for the metrically illiterate:

 

* Level II-A generally ~4 mm thick = 0.157" (a little thinner than a 17HMR)

* Level II generally ~5 mm thick = 0.197" (a little thinner than a 22)

* Level III-A generally ~8 - 10 mm thick = 0.315" to 0.394" (between a 32 and a 38 cal round)

Could someone be kind enough to run down the classifications of protection for certain types of body armor????...

 

http://www.bulletproofme.com/Quick_Answers.shtml#1

 

Thank you sooo much everyone!

I have read 260 pages on armor since last night!

I think I am starting to learn a thing or two!

But I still want to learn more!

I'm pretty sure you can get a mil surplus kevlar helmet also to go along with your body armor. Dont know if you'll have time to suit up if someone breaks into your house armed or not though.

 

http://www.galls.com

http://www.qmuniforms.com/

 

are where we get our equipment from, and also corrections gets there equipment from them also. They are reasonably cheap and carry alot of necessary gear.

I used to work as an EMT in Trenton and after being shot at (probably because of the uniform) decided to look into body armor. From what I understand it is legal to own, possess, and wear with no restrictions as long as you are not committing or are planning to commit a indictable offense with it on.

 

Never had any problems other than that one incident, and I guess it's a good thing that criminals can't hit the broad side of an ambulance from 15 yards.