New Body Armour Law Comes Into Effect Tomorrow

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 10:00 AM

Victoria, B.C. - Tomorrow, the new laws which restrict the ownership of body armur come into effect in B.C.

It is the first Act of its type in the country, and is part of the Premier's 7 point plan to battle gangs and gun violence n B.C.

Under the new rules, anyone who wants to possess or sell body armour must have a permit or licence, and applicants must undergo a mandatory criminal record check. Police now have the authority to seize body armour from those not authorized to possess it.

Individuals and businesses who currently own or sell body armour have six months from July 1, 2010, to obtain the necessary permit or licence.

Individuals found in contravention of the act can be fined up to $10,000, and businesses up to $100,000. Jail terms of up to six months are possible.

Individuals who are required to wear body armour due to the nature of their jobs will not need to hold a permit. These positions include police officers, sheriffs, corrections officers, conservation officers, armoured car guards, security guards, security consultants and private investigators.

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Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 10:00 AM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: gus on June 30 2010 12:05 PM

You mean I have to get a permit for the hard hat and steel toed boots? I suppose if I use it for work, it is okay.

How about the medieval plate armoured helmet I collected?

Posted by: billposer on June 30 2010 1:03 PM

The law defines "body armour" as: "a garment or item designed, intended or adapted for the purpose of protecting the body from projectiles discharged from a firearm, as defined in section 2 of the Criminal Code". Hard hats, steel-toed boots, and mediaeval plate armour don't fall under this definition. I think you're safe unless you've got a Kevlar vest.

Posted by: He spoke on June 30 2010 1:34 PM

Seems like a simple solution, raise the target 12 inches, and shoot there heads off.

Posted by: Dragonmaster on June 30 2010 1:58 PM

I can see it now. Piles of body armour collecting on the steps of every police station in BC. Just like the firearms registry did with all the illegal long guns in Canada.
The bad guys will be complying with this one as well. I know it to be true!

Posted by: rambleon on June 30 2010 5:27 PM

Why doesn't dope dealing qualify as one of the jobs requiring a vest?

Posted by: supertech on June 30 2010 8:06 PM

Another avenue to protect ourselves taken away by the socialists. Stay tuned - more to come.

Posted by: Palopu on June 30 2010 9:50 PM

Hopefully someone will take this issue to the Supreme Court. Who the hell do these people think they are telling us what we can wear.

When will people come to realize that there are only two groups of people who kill other people on a regular basis. One is the criminal element and the other is the Police forces.

Very few law abiding citizens shoot each other, and so then the question is. Why are we being subjected to these laws.

This is just one of hundreds of laws that are being passed in the last few years that restrict our rights as free citizens.

Are our politicians to stupid to see that all these laws are an infringement on our rights, or do they just not care.

Posted by: supertech on July 1 2010 7:51 AM

I guess we have to start collecting signatures for every act these people come up with. If everyone would email the BC govt about this and cause a crash to their computers, they might get the picture. I've done it.

Posted by: Chester on July 3 2010 9:41 AM

One has to be reminded that the group who make the laws are an untouchable group. They are the appointed ones. They are not accountable to anyone. They have an agenda and are influenced by someone. Ever wonder why so many from the legal justice system become politicians?

Have a close look at the Human Rights Commission? (thought police?) We pay them to abuse us. I suggest they be abolished immediately.

Federal subsidy's for political parties? Imagine supporting a party whose only agenda is to tear this country apart. And we allow this to continue? Why? Political parties are really private organizations of individuals who band together for political reasons. The subsidy should be discontinued and donation limits raised. No one should be forced to support any party directly or indirectly.