Rapier:Equipment standards - Armor - Armor requirements - Body and groin

Body and groin armor

1. Your torso, including the abdomen down to and including the groin in front, and the inner arm down to 4 inches (100 mm) below the armpit, must be covered by penetration resistant material.
2. The inner thigh extending 4 inches (100 mm) down from the groin is not required to be covered by penetration resistant material.
3. If you have testicles, they must be protected by groin protection equivalent to that provided by an athletic cup, secured by straps, or worn in a supporter or garment designed to hold the protection in place.