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Explainer·Apr 18, 2026

18 USC § 931 — The Federal Body Armor Baseline, Explained

18 USC § 931 is the federal floor. Convicted violent felons cannot possess body armor. Post-Sessions v. Dimaya (2018), the definition of "crime of violence" narrowed to § 16(a). Here's what that means for sellers and buyers.

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