### Question
How does JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT define body armor?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3796ll*, **body armor** is defined as:

> 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**

