[krodriguesdc]

Does anyone know if bullet-proof vests are illegal for the public to buy and use for safety reasons?

If they are they shouldn't be!

[always vigilant]

Here you go

http://www.uscav.com/shop/uscsearchresultsr.asp

[always vigilant]

Oops that didn't work so well. Go to www.uscav.com and search for vest.

[MichiganConservative]

What use would you have for a bulletproof vest? Try to provide yourself some protection against a sniper in your town! Yeah, like that will happen. Only people with crime and shootouts with the police on their minds want body armor. /endsarcasm

[MD_Willington_1976]

go to this website http://www.bulletproofme.com/

This is the cutest vest I've seen:

[mvpel]

No, body armor, according to Massad Ayoob, is legal to purchase and wear in all 50 states unless you are a convicted violent criminal or drug trafficker, or are committing a violent crime or drug trafficking.

Second Chance makes comfortable, lightweight concealable body armor that fits like a sweatshirt under your clothing. You may have some difficulty purchasing from them unless you have a character reference from someone in law enforcement, a CCW permit from some state, or some other indication that you're a card-carrying good guy.

[VadeRetro]

Does anyone know if bullet-proof vests are illegal for the public to buy and use for safety reasons?

Don't get your hopes up on Kevlar stopping a center-fire rifle round that isn't pretty spent. It's mainly effective for handgun bullets.