Laws, patents and tools
Body armor laws by state, the patents directory, and the coverage, weight and threat level tools.
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01 The reference 0:00
Before you buy or list armor, ArmorList keeps the reference you need: the law, the patents, and the math.
02 Laws by state 0:07
Search a state to see whether felons are prohibited, whether a permit makes an exception, and any added restrictions, with the full record one click away.
03 Not legal advice 0:17
It's a reference, not legal advice, and the federal law is cited at the top.
04 Patents 0:23
The patents directory holds what the industry has filed and been granted. Search by number, title or assignee, and every record links to the published patent.
05 Resource Tools 0:34
Resource Tools does the math: coverage and weight calculators, and a ballistic threat chart across NIJ and VPAM levels.
06 The reference 0:43
The reference behind every decision.
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