Body Armor

[Wild Weasel]

Ask yourself this question"Is this a good shoot?"

And let's say its a good shoot if there is such a thing.

 

[SeanO]

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.

Giving out harsher sentences for the use of a firearm(or body armor) during a crime is demonizing the firearm. What's make a bank robbery with a gun so much worse than robbing a bank with a lead pipe or knife that it requires an extra 10years on your sentence?

Bank robbery is bank robbery doesn't matter what tools you use.

 

[SMS]

It's pretty clear....the law is silent in regards to body armor unless you are wearing it when you commit a felony upon conviction for said felony.

So no, IMHO, it's not illegal to defend yourself when wearing body armor because it is not illegal to wear body armor and you aren't committing a felony.

Simple argument to win. Have them provide the statute that supports their claim to the contrary.

 

[Wolf44]

The better answer is - What the "system" et al determine on the day of the event. And then in a CoLaw.

If you want Black and White - you need to find another venue as attorneys and the system determine / make the interpretations

Pictures and image can help and hurt anyones defense.

 

[Wild Weasel]

Let the debate continue, can't wait till Monday with all my OSA knowledge!

 

[SpiritualGuns]

Are you committing a crime by wearing body armor? -No
Are you committing a crime with this justified shooting? -No

Then how is it that if neither one is a crime, when combined equal a crime?

 

[caojyn]

Wonder if any cops have been charged with this?

My gut says no

 

[AKguy1985]

My gut says no

Same here. I really dont think its illegal. You arent committing any felonies such as robbery, etc.

 

[Fredkrueger100]

I don't understand why it would be illegal for a law abiding citizen to wear body armor. Why is it okay for cops and not for us? But from what I get out of the statue is that it is only illegal while committing a crime. Sonia I want to protect myself from a gunshot I should be able to do so while carrying my pistol.

 

[TedKennedy]

So Tyrone Jenkins, TPD, charged with drug trafficking, committing felony with a gun....no charges about BP vest? Is that not body armor?