Explainer·Apr 18, 2026
New York's Body Armor Law (§ 144-a) — Who Can Buy, What's Required, What's Prohibited
NY Executive Law § 144-a (enacted 2022 after the Buffalo supermarket shooting) restricts body armor purchase to eligible professions. Active LE, military, corrections, EMT, firefighters, and licensed armed security qualify. Residential online shipping to non-eligible civilians is prohibited.