having a discussion today with the guys and it came up of wearing body armor while carrying a firearm. the discussion ended with you can wear it but can not pull your firearm while wearing body armor at the same time. How does the law read about this matter?
TITLE 21 § 1289.26 USE OF BODY ARMOR
Any person who commits or attempts to commit a felony while wearing body armor as defined in Section 1289.19 of this title, in addition to the penalty provided by statute for the felony committed or attempted, upon conviction shall be guilty of a felony for wearing such body armor, which shall be a separate offense from the felony committed or attempted, and shall be punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for a period of not more than ten (10) years for the first offense, and for a period of not more than twenty (20) years for any second or subsequent offense.
Any person who commits or attempts to commit a felony while wearing body armor as defined in Section 1289.19 of this title, in addition to the penalty provided by statute for the felony committed or attempted, upon conviction shall be guilty of a felony for wearing such body armor, which shall be a separate offense from the felony committed or attempted, and shall be punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for a period of not more than ten (10) years for the first offense, and for a period of not more than twenty (20) years for any second or subsequent offense.
I wonder what the thinking was behind that law? Who the heck would pursue something like that?
Don't embezzle while wearing body armor.
Makes sense to me. Just like using a gun while committing a crime increases a sentence, so should wearing body armor to make it harder for someone to defend themselves or police to apprehend you. I like the law; doesn't penalize law abiding citizens, but gives the state a way to penalize those who use it for crimes.
Ok so if you are wearing body armor and you have a handgun license and you have to use your firearm to defend your self is it against the law for you to use your firearm while wearing the armor in this scenario? (Not while you are committing a crime of course.)
Ask yourself this question"Is this a good shoot?"
I guess I am wanting a more black and white answer, I was told its illegal to wear body armor and use my handgun in self defense even though I hold a handgun license. I am wanting to win or loose a argument with the information. Not planning on wearing armor anytime soon, it's itchy, and really not looking for a gun fight cause it stings when you get shot.
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