### Question
How is the "body armor" defined?


### Answer
The term **body armor** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 10533* as follows -

> any product sold or offered for sale as personal protective body covering intended to protect against gunfire, stabbing, or other physical harm

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10533*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ARMOR VESTS**

