Armor Ban Introduced in the House of Representatives

Patrick Henry on the Right to Arms

“Are we at last brought to such a humiliating and debasing degradation, that we cannot be trusted with arms for our defense?” – Patrick Henry

Democrats and RINOs Target Body Armor

Using Buffalo’s recent tragedy as political leverage, legislators in the House of Representatives are pushing to prevent Americans from owning certain types of armor. New York Representative Grace Meng, along with Reps. Brian Higgins and Chris Jacobs, introduced a federal bill on the 16th that would make it illegal to purchase Level III body armor—armor capable of stopping most rifle rounds used by the U.S. Military and NATO.

While law enforcement and security details for political elites would likely be exempt, this ban would apply to ordinary citizens who use armor to safeguard themselves and defend their rights.

Body Armor Strengthens the Citizen

The Second Amendment ensures that citizens are empowered to protect themselves. While rare acts of violence by unstable individuals make headlines, history shows that government oppression has been a far greater and more consistent threat to liberty and safety.

Body armor is a defensive, life-saving tool. It harms no one and shields many. Although criminals could misuse it, banning it at the federal level is not a solution.

Body Armor is a Second Amendment Right

Owning body armor is a God-given right, just like bearing any other arms.

• Everyday protection: Handguns and soft armor are practical for common threats.
• High-threat defense: Rifles and hard armor are critical when facing dangerous gangs or tyrannical government forces. The Second Amendment serves as the ultimate check against oppression, and laws like this directly undermine it. Even the Supreme Court has started recognizing overreach—recently ruling 6-3 against New York’s restrictive concealed carry requirements.

Criminals Will Ignore Armor Bans

It’s unrealistic to believe that criminals—already willing to break laws—will obey armor restrictions. They can find protection through improvised means or black-market purchases. Existing laws already make it illegal to wear armor during the commission of a crime, yet offenders ignore them.

The real victims of these restrictions are millions of law-abiding Americans who seek to defend themselves from both violent criminals and government overreach.

Lex Rex. Resist Tyranny. No King But Christ.