A contrasting point to the American trend: where I live (Vancouver, Canada) it is illegal to possess bulletproof or stab-proof clothing without a permit. (!) In fact, even DIY-ing your own protection is illegal without a permit.
Personally, I find this philosophically hard to reconcile.
Personally, I find this philosophically hard to reconcile.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/busin...