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2004/11/14-15 [Reference/Military] UID:34884 Activity:nil
11/13   Apparently it's illegal for convicted felons to own body armor
        (Title 18 U.S.C. 931(a)), but how about non-felons?
        \_ It is legal. But if you commit a crime it will double the
           penalty. This is in response to a San Francisco officer
           killed in the line of duty in a shoot-out against a body armor
           wearing criminal. Try to avoid stuff made of Zylon, and remember
           they are warranteed for 5 years.  Look up NIJ Level protection.
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