### Question
What is the definition of body armor?


### Answer
The definition of **body armor** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 10534*:

> any product sold or offered for sale, in interstate or foreign commerce, as personal protective body covering intended to protect against gunfire, regardless of whether the product is to be worn alone or is sold as a complement to another product or garment

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10534*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ARMOR VESTS**

