Brady, Giffords, and Everytown are urging a federal court to uphold New York’s body armor ban, arguing ordinary Americans have no Second Amendment right to buy protective gear unless the state approves their profession.
Plaintiffs in Heeter v. James say New York’s body armor ban is unconstitutional because it blocks law-abiding citizens from acquiring common defensive equipment.
Judge Sinatra granted standing for a challenge to New York State’s ban on body armor. Sinatra decided that the challenge could proceed.
Armored Republic Holdings, LLC (d/b/a Armored Republic) is suing New York State over its body armor ban.