Bill · H.R. 3398· House(119-HR-3398)

Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

Age: 50 years

New York

Introduced: 5/14/2025
Last activity: 5/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Timothy Kennedy
Cosponsors: - 28 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act," seeks to prohibit civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing enhanced body armor. It defines enhanced body armor as gear, including helmets or shields, with ballistic resistance meeting or exceeding the performance of RF1 armor. The ban does not apply to the United States government, state agencies, or tribal law enforcement. It also exempts covered law enforcement officers, including corrections officers. Additionally, individuals who lawfully possessed such armor before the act takes effect are exempt.

Yes

Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal criminal law by prohibiting certain types of body armor possession.
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5
The bill implements new restrictions on the possession of high-performance body armor by civilians.

The opposite

Would gun owners be better off under this?-5
The bill restricts the types of protective equipment civilian owners can possess.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-5
The bill restricts the types of protective equipment civilians can possess, which some may view as an infringement on rights.