Legal
You may legally purchase and possess body armor without a permit if you hold a valid firearms license issued under the Firearms Act in Canada.
In Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec, possession of body armor is 100% legal and there are no regulations restricting and purchase or possession of body armor of any type.
Please consult the local laws and regulations of each Canadian province to determine the legality of purchasing and possessing body armor. We only sell body armor within Canada and cannot ship overseas at this time. We will outline the basic rules here, however, we recommend you take the time to thoroughly research the laws applicable to you and assert you are responsible to ensure you abide by them. That being said, we also hold the personal view that all humans have the unalienable right to self defense and as such the right to purchase and possess body armor for the purposes of their survival. In that light, we suggest if legislation in your province is restrictive, you contact your local MLA and MP, and lobby for these restrictions to be lifted, such that your unalienable rights remain uninfringed.
British Colombia:
British Columbia’s Body Armour Control Act states you must have a permit to possess body armor. Any business or person that sells body armor to an individual without a permit may face a fine up to $100,000 and offenders could face up to six months in jail. If you possess body armor without a permit you could face a fine up to $10,000 and six months in jail. PAL holders are currently exempt.
Alberta:
Body Armour Control Act in June 2012. The Act requires anyone acquiring body armor to obtain a permit unless they are exempted (e.g., police officers). Anyone already possessing body armor was required to obtain a permit by December 15, 2012, or dispose of the body armor. After this initial six-month period, the possession of body armor without a permit became a chargeable offence. PAL holders are also currently exempt.
https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/plcng/cnmcs-plcng/ndx/snpss-en.aspx?n=125
Manitoba:
Manitoba law regulates the use of body armor and fortified vehicles within the province Manitoba.
Possessors require a permit to possess body armor unless the person is exempted from that requirement. A person or business who sells body armor within the province of Manitoba must have a license, unless the seller is exempted from this requirement.
Nunavut and North-West Territories, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador:
A special license is required to purchase and posses a body armor within these provinces and territories.
Regulations differ greatly from province to province. As such, Silver Lining Defense Corp highly suggests, before making a purchase of any type of body armor, to research and confirm local laws and regulations with authorities. We assume the purchaser has made every duty to ensure they are legally entitled to purchase and possess the products they acquire with us.
You will be asked for scans/uploads of both your valid Permit (if required), a valid Driver’s License, and valid PAL before sale of armor products can be completed. Again, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to follow the laws and regulations of the province or territory in which they reside. We believe that all humans have the right to possess and acquire armor. That being said, we do not condone breaking the law in any way. Please ensure you are following the laws and regulations of the province in which you live. If you are restricted from owning armor, please write your local MLA and MP and thoroughly communicate your dissatisfaction and formally file a complaint with their offices. Together, we can expand the legal ownership of passive defensive products and use them responsibly for the safety of ourselves, our families, and our loved ones.