EricReynolds
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I work in security and I regularly wear a vest to work. Last week a sheriff's deputy I sometimes work with noticed I had it on and stated she didn't think it was legal since new legislation that was just passed. I didn't hear anything about that. As far as I know it's completely legal for a civilian to wear armor in NY as long as they aren't a felon. I did hear that it's a class e felony for someone to be wearing a vest while illegally armed. I don't know what the deal is, but I have known LEOs that have a certain attitude about armed citizens, and a citizen wearing armor?! Who do I think I am?! I don't know if that's what's going on, but I haven't been wearing my vest to work since and I'd like to be able to do so again.