It is the SOLE responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that all transactions conform to U.S. and Federal, State and Local Statutes, Codes, and Ordinances and the purchasor's local laws and regulations.
We Sell ONLY to Law-Abiding Adults
Body Armor is strictly intended for personal defence, regardless, we are very sensitive to the possibility that body armor may be misused by criminals. By purchasing body armor from us, you certify that you are law-abiding, of legal age, and have no felony convictions or criminal intent. We do not sell to convicted criminals, minors, and people with felonious intentions.
It is against the law for a person convicted of a 'crime of violence' to possess Body Armor under federal law (unless required by your employer, see, Sec. 931). It is also illegal under state law for a convicted felon to own armor in many states.
We cooperate with law enforcement to stop the use of vests by criminals.
If you have any criminal purpose in mind (or resell your armor to a criminal) you do NOT want to have purchased from Body Armor USA.
We reserve the right to refuse a sale to anyone, and the decision is at our sole discretion. By purchasing a vest from us you guarantee that you are not legally prohibited from buying body armor, and also that you are not associated with any criminal group, in any way, and have made the purchase for legitimate self defense purposes.
WARNING: U.S. EXPORT CONTROL LAWS
Level III and IV armor (Rifle Plates)
fall under the jurisdiction of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and are subject to the export control laws of the U.S. Government. Export or retransfer of Rifle Plates or Helmets with Accessories by any means to any foreign end user, or for any other end use, whether in the U.S. or abroad, without the written approval of the U.S. Department of State, is prohibited.
There is often an exemption for a U.S. person taking their personal protection with them in their luggage, and returning the armor to the US. For the requirements, click here.
Penalties for transgressions of export regulations can be severe, so be sure to exercise careful due diligence.
Level III-A, Level II, and Level II-A VESTS often have an export license exemption for many countries, but require a license from the Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) for a few select countries
Residents of Connecticut:
Are prohibited from buying Body Armor unless the sale is face to face (or unless the buyer is a police officer, Police Department, or military). We cannot ship to residents of Connecticut who are not police or military. In this case we are happy to meet with you in person for a nominal consultation fee.
NO Armor is 100% Bulletproof
A 'bulletproof' vest is better referred to as a bullet resistant vest. We only offer NIJ level IIIA+, for more information on ballistic threats and protection levels, please refer to the chart below.
Traditionally, soft body armor is not designed to protect you from:
rifle rounds
unusual high velocity pistol ammunition
pistol ammo fired from a rifle barrel
armor piercing ammunition
sharp-edged or pointed instruments (e.g., knives, icepicks, etc.), and/or
other unusual ammunition or situations...
Also, at some angles projectiles can slide, or deflect off the edges of Armor, or ricochet. Furthermore, projectiles that are successfully stopped by armor will always produce some level of injury, resulting in severe bruising, broken bones, and possibly serious internal injury or even death.
By purchasing Body Armor you assume ALL risks of use or misuse, and agree not to hold us liable in any way. In addition, YOU are responsible to ensure that your ballistic panels are positioned inner side IN, and outer side OUT if applicable (check the inside vest panel label).
We Assume NO Liability
Other than our GUARANTEE of Satisfaction or Manufacturer Warranty, as applicable, we neither assume, nor authorize any person to assume for us any liability in connection with the sale or use of the goods sold, and there are no oral agreements or warranties collateral to or affecting this agreement. We hereby give notice that any statement made by us in the sale of the goods, shall not create any warranty that the goods shall be fit for any particular purpose. Statements, images or descriptions are informational only, and not made or given as a warranty of the goods in any way. We specifically disavow any other representation, warranty, or liability related to the condition or use of the goods.
We do not cover any consequential damages, and our liability is limited to repairing or replacing defective goods according to PPSS Group Terms and Conditions. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, this product is sold "AS IS" and "WITH ALL FAULTS". The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the product is with the buyer. We are not an insurer, and bear no liability for any use, misuse, or failure to perform.
Standard Terms:
Returned Checks Subject to a $30 Fee.
Address Corrections due to Customer Error will be charged our cost from shipper of $5 to $10.
Any Invoice or Shipment Unpaid 30 days from date of Delivery is Liable for 1.5% per month Interest Charges payable from date of delivery.
Any shipment damage or loss in transit must be communicated to us within 2 business days from delivery to claim for damage or loss.
Any return requests must be brought to our attention within 7 days of your purchase. Returned items are subject to a restocking fee. Exchanged items are subject to additional shipping fees.
