Bullet Proof Vests > Illinois

Posted: 9/24/2008 1:53:42 PM EDT

This is to any Leo's in state, Is there any law in IL. about BPV's(Bullet Proof Vests), I travel out of state a lot and have one from when I was a Leo in another state, But read in the paper that The person who was arrested on the Obama happening had his charges raised for having one in the trunk of his car along with a 40 cal handgun(Yes, he was a felon, But I saw nothing in IL. law that said he couldn't have a BPV.) I use one when I go to the range, most times it's in the trunk of my car, Is that Illegal here?
www.suntimes.com/news/politics/obama/1180467,sengstacke092308.article

Posted: 9/24/2008 2:58:12 PM EDT

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Illinois Compiled Statutes

(720 ILCS 5/Art. 33F)
ARTICLE 33F. UNLAWFUL USE OF BODY ARMOR

(720 ILCS 5/33F‑1) (from Ch. 38, par. 33F‑1)
Sec. 33F‑1. Definitions. For purposes of this Article:
(a) "Body Armor" means any one of the following:

(1) A military style flak or tactical assault vest which is made of Kevlar or any other similar material or metal, fiberglass, plastic, and nylon plates and designed to be worn over one's clothing for the intended purpose of stopping not only missile fragmentation from mines, grenades, mortar shells and artillery fire but also fire from rifles, machine guns, and small arms.

(2) Soft body armor which is made of Kevlar or any other similar material or metal or any other type of insert and which is lightweight and pliable and which can be easily concealed under a shirt.

(3) A military style recon/surveillance vest which is made of Kevlar or any other similar material and which is lightweight and designed to be worn over one's clothing.

(4) Protective casual clothing which is made of Kevlar or any other similar material and which was originally intended to be used by undercover law enforcement officers or dignitaries and is designed to look like jackets, coats, raincoats, quilted or three piece suit vests.

(b) "Dangerous weapon" means a Category I, Category II, or Category III weapon as defined in Section 33A‑1 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 91‑696, eff. 4‑13‑00.)

(720 ILCS 5/33F‑2) (from Ch. 38, par. 33F‑2)
Sec. 33F‑2. Unlawful use of body armor. A person commits the offense of unlawful use of body armor when he knowingly wears body armor and is in possession of a dangerous weapon, other than a firearm, in the commission or attempted commission of any offense.
(Source: P.A. 93‑906, eff. 8‑11‑04.)

(720 ILCS 5/33F‑3) (from Ch. 38, par. 33F‑3)
Sec. 33F‑3. Sentence. A person convicted of unlawful use of body armor for a first offense shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and for a second or subsequent offense shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.
(Source: P.A. 87‑521.)

So, as is customary in Illinoisistan, your'e guilty if they decide you're guilty.

FWIW, in addition to the felon in possession thing, he had been told once or possibly twice to leave the area.

Of course, I didn't know that the state could simply designate a publicly funded thoroughfare like a street a "no-go" area for an extended perriod of time.

Of course, I thought that silver soldering was a permanent means of attachment.

Posted: 9/24/2008 4:26:53 PM EDT

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You have to understand, While I know most laws, IL., Cook County, And Chicago have many Gun laws you see no where else outside of Calf., You can't know them all.

Posted: 9/26/2008 5:40:59 PM EDT

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Of course, I didn't know that the state could simply designate a publicly funded thoroughfare like a street a "no-go" area for an extended perriod of time.

The state didn't do it, it was a joint effort between the Secret Service and Chicago Police/City of Chicago. I believe it has been designated a protected zone under 18 USC 1752 (www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/uscode18/usc_sec_18_00001752----000-.html) and CPD is providing assistance at the local level.

Posted: 9/26/2008 8:07:13 PM EDT

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Of course, I didn't know that the state could simply designate a publicly funded thoroughfare like a street a "no-go" area for an extended perriod of time.

The state didn't do it, it was a joint effort between the Secret Service and Chicago Police/City of Chicago. I believe it has been designated a protected zone under 18 USC 1752 (www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/uscode18/usc_sec_18_00001752----000-.html) and CPD is providing assistance at the local level.

State in this case wasn't meant as Illinois, but rather as .gov in general.

Posted: 9/27/2008 1:16:22 PM EDT

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Of course, I didn't know that the state could simply designate a publicly funded thoroughfare like a street a "no-go" area for an extended perriod of time.

The state didn't do it, it was a joint effort between the Secret Service and Chicago Police/City of Chicago. I believe it has been designated a protected zone under 18 USC 1752 (www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/uscode18/usc_sec_18_00001752----000-.html) and CPD is providing assistance at the local level.

State in this case wasn't meant as Illinois, but rather as .gov in general.

My bad on the understanding, but the answer remains the same. :)

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