New York - Body Armor Law

June 6, 2022, NY, Governor Hochul signed into law new restrictions on the purchase, sale, exchange, and transfer of bullet-proof vests (then defined as “body vests”).

Effective July 6, 2022, when not engaged or employed in an eligible profession, the wearing, purchase, taking possession of, sale, exchange, giving or disposing of body armor is prohibited. People engaged or employed in eligible professions include:  

Professions

Police Officer*

Peace Officer*

Federal Law Enforcement Officer*

Armored Car Guard

Security Guard

Firefighter

Emergency Medical Tech (as of 05/2024 per bill passed by council)

Paramedic

Ambulance Driver and Attendant

Firearms Dealer

Body Armor Retailer/Salesperson

Private Investigator

Building Safety Inspector

Code Enforcement Officer

Firearms Instructor

Professional Journalist

Newscaster

Nuclear Security Officer

Process Server

Animal Control Officer

Federal Firearms Dealer

Range Safety Officer

Forensic Science Technician, Ballistics Examiner

School Building Administrator and School District Administrator

"body armor" means any product that is a personal protective body covering intended to protect against gunfire, regardless of whether such product is to be worn alone or is sold as a complement to another product or garment.  The unlawful wearing of body armor is a class E felony.

Due to the Law listed above, we BulletSafe do not ship to non-qualified employment groups, or individuals. If You are part of an agency, firm, or other qualified profession please reach out to our customer Service and they will direct You to correct group.