2019 US Virgin Islands Code
Title 14 - Crimes
Chapter 113 - Weapons
§ 2258. Proscription on possession of body armor by persons convicted of a violent felony
(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Body armor” means any bullet-resistant material intended to provide ballistic and trauma protection for the person wearing the body armor.
(2) “Crime of violence” means:
(A) a felony offense that has as an “element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another”, or
(B) any other offense that is a felony and that, by its nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense.
(3) “Employer” means any individual other than a person accused of violating this section who is employed by the accused’s business and oversees the accused’s activity. If the person accused has no supervisor, any other employee of the business may provide certification as an employer.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a crime of violence, as defined in this section, under the laws of the United States, the Virgin Islands or any other state, territory, government or county, to purchase, own, or possess body armor.
(c) Any person who has been convicted of a crime of violence, as defined in this section, under the laws of the United States, the Virgin Islands or any other state, territory, government or county who purchases, owns, or possesses body armor is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 3 years.
