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


### Answer
The term **body armor** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3796ll* 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:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796ll*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;M-MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ARMOR VESTS**

