[aristeides]

Maybe the government should issue residents vests and helmuts!

Believe it or not, it is illegal for non-law enforcement people to wear bulletproof vests in Maryland.

Three of the victims (Ramos, Meyers, Franklin) were shot in the head, one (Charlot) in the neck, and the others in the torso.

[RS_Rider]

I thought wearing bullet proof clothing was a federal violation?

[Conservative4Ever]

Believe it or not, it is illegal for non-law enforcement people to wear bulletproof vests in Maryland.

Not necessary...we just have to keep walking in a zig zag pattern. < sarcasm off/>

Red

[MassLengthTime]

Believe it or not, it is illegal for non-law enforcement people to wear bulletproof vests in Maryland.

Not true. It is legal for law abiding Maryland residents to possess and wear body armor. However, the 2001 legislative session passed a law making it a crime to wear body armor during the commission of a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime. Glendenning of course wanted a total ban...

Three of the victims (Ramos, Meyers, Franklin) were shot in the head, one (Charlot) in the neck, and the others in the torso.

Which unfortunately makes the legality point moot.

One needs Level III or Level IV armor (typically soft body armor with ceramic plate inserts) to protect from rifle threats. USGI Kevlar helmets are only Level IIIa -- capable of defeating handgun threats, but inadequate for rifle.

www.bulletproofme.com is a body armor vendor with some useful info (no affiliation, etc.)