U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and House members introduced the Aaron Salter, Jr.
Responsible Body Armor Possession Act to ban civilian possession of enhanced body armor. - The bill is named after a retired police officer killed in the 2022 Buffalo Tops shooting.
- Enhanced body armor is defined as Level III or higher, capable of stopping rifle ammunition. - Law enforcement and military personnel are exempt from the ban.
- The legislation is endorsed by major gun safety groups. The bill aims to prevent tragedies like the Buffalo shooting, where the shooter's armor rendered security ineffective.