New York — Body Armor Regulation Profile

Primary Statute

NY Executive Law §144; NY Penal Law §270.20, §270.21 (SB S9407B, 2022)

Strategic Context

Gpo Sweet Spots

• mid-size sheriffs (100-200 sworn)
• small sheriffs (<100 sworn) collectively
• private security firms paying retail
• corporate security programs lacking cooperative access
• campus security at smaller institutions

Onboarding Friction Notes

NY SB S9407B Eligible Profession verification slows onboarding but also filters out ineligible buyers — positioning advantage vs. retail DTC

Aggregated Demand Estimate

50000+ tactical-armor-eligible buyers in NY alone (all non-LE private security + corporate + EP categories combined)

Phase 2 Threshold Met By Ny Alone

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