Why do police wear bulletproof vests but not helmets?

90 \% of the time when an officer or military is shot, they are shot in the torso. Unless the shooter is a sniper, most people do not aim for the head when shooting. This is why bulletproof vest provide protection.

Why do criminals wear bulletproof vests?

High profile suspects who have committed crimes that anger the public to the extent that they fear for the suspected life are often fitted with bullet proof vests. The idea is to keep them alive during transport.

Can you get in trouble for wearing a bulletproof vest?

Bulletproof vests and all other body armor can be purchased online or face-to-face. However, it is illegal to for individuals to wear body armor while in possession of a dangerous weapon, other than a firearm, during the commission or attempted commission of any offense.

How heavy is full body armor?

Altogether the full system weighs some 16 pounds (7.25 kg), but it provides protection against 7.62-mm full-metal-jacket rifle bullets—a level of protection that earlier versions of body armour could not provide.

Is Bulletproof illegal?

California. In California, civilians can purchase and use a bulletproof vest, unless he or she has been convicted of a felony. Bulletproof vests and all other body armor can be purchased online or face-to-face.

Why can’t felons wear body armor?

A convicted felon may not own body armor. However, one may apply for a permit to own body armor. It is unlawful to wear bulletproof body armor as it relates to drug trafficking crimes or crimes of violence. If convicted a misdemeanor charge, fine or jail time may be applied.

Are there bullet proof tires?

Are there bulletproof tires? Technically there is nothing like bulletproof tire, but there are tires resistant with rubber or metal band inside. There are some other tires having an insert around the inside of the rim to provide control and degree of traction when the tire is shredded.