I am trying to illustrate, that just because something has military application, and can be used as an advantage in a mass shooting situation, the majority of the use is used for nonviolent means.
Most vests protect LEOs, and military personnel. Most ARs are used responsibly, and/or for their purpose by qualified/responsible people.
Give someone body armor, and an AR, and they are more deadly than without…
Some would say that their AR, is for protection. Same as a vest. The intent of the (law abiding) owner, is protection.
As mentioned above, the vest won’t stop a determined SWAT team, or government force. Just like an AR, won’t stop any serious government army. Well organized militia, or what not. Body armor should fall into the same category as an AR…