1 Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the following equipment designed for the protection of a person— a body armour providing ballistic or stabbing protection or both; b helmets providing ballistic or fragmentation protection, or both, including anti-riot helmets; c anti-riot shields and ballistic shields. 2 Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to— a any thing that is specially designed to protect persons for the following purposes— i participation in competitive sport; ii ensuring safety at work; b any thing mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b) when accompanying a person for that person's own protection.