Bulletproof Backpacks to Debut at Schools
The backpack, called "My Child's Pack," is available online at www.mychildspack.com through MJ Safety Solutions, a company started by Mike Pelonzi and Joe Curran. The backpack retails for $175, comes in two designs (both are large enough to carry a laptop computer) and multiple colors, and weighs just twenty ounces, about as much as a bottle of water - much less than a traditional bulletproof vest.
"My Child's Pack" deflects both bullets and knife attacks, and was designed to meet the standards set by the National Institute for Justice. The backpack provides protection from behind, but can also be used as a shield in the event of an attack. Research conducted during the testing of the pack has shown that it could stop 97 percent of bullets used in all school shootings since 1900.
In a poll on the Boston Herald's website, 36 percent of respondents said "yes," they would purchase the packs for their children. Also, a note on the company's website warns potential customers of difficulties in the ordering process due to "overwhelming response." The website also lists other options for ordering in the event that customers cannot complete their order online.
Many school districts, however, do not allow traditional backpacks to be carried into schools. They require either transparent or mesh backpacks, or they have banned them altogether. At schools in Pinellas County, Florida, the school district that includes St. Petersburg and Clearwater schools, the backpack policy is addressed by individual school principals. Many schools throughout the county do not allow children to carry backpacks at all.
The backpacks weren't scheduled to go on sale until a later date, but after reading an article in the Boston Herald printed a news report about the number of weapons that were confiscated from local schools in the past year, Mike Pelonzi pushed the release date forward to prepare students for the beginning of school. The backpacks are receiving national attention, especially in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech tragedy, and have been featured in many news outlets across the country. More information can be found at the company's website or by calling (978) 762-0044.
Resources: www.mychildspack.com
www.bostonherald.com
www.freerepublic.com
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/journals/254/body_armor.html
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18 Comments
Post a CommentThis was on the news a few days ago. While it sounds like a helpful item, children should not have to go to school wearing bullet-proof items. This indicates that more needs to be done by community leaders, residents and law officials to fight crime. Good article.
check out the range of bullet proof baby gear over at http://www.bulletproofbaby.net ... shocking!
I Think Its A Good Idea But Our Chicago Public School System Gives Out Mandatory Clear Bags To Wear. There Are Alre Metal Detectors In Schools. If You Are Wondering About Stray Bullets While Kids Are Walking Home Or Taking Buses. . Then Maybe You Should Be More Involved In Your Kids Activities. Why Have A High Price For A Bag When 90%of Inner City Kids Cant Even Afford A $20bag. The Rich Kids Who Have This 175dollar Bag Do Not Even Go To Schools In The Hood. The Odds Are Greater For Poor Kids To Get Shot.
This is the world we now live in. Protect the kids at any cost, some messed up things are happening in the schools.
Crazy that we have to think that this is a good thing isn't it? Good reporting.
If you're running away from a gunman, this is a good way to keep from getting capped in the back. I still think the best way to start preventing these things is to teach kids to fight. No mercy, no hesitation. If someone comes in with a gun, every able bodied person attacks them together - no obeying rules to face the wall and obediently wait for death. Yeah, some will get shot, but that's better than everyone. The survival instinct is the greatest one, and many people will always will in a battle against one.
This is actually kind of funny in a weird way. A perfect blend of fear mixed with capitalism and voila! Lots of products sold. These things should be about as effective as holding up a pencil for protection. And all of this is assuming that a stray bullet hits nowhere on a person's body (the other 95%) than the little that is covered by the backpack. Great idea for a home business though. May as well capitalize on a trend! ;-}
Robert Wilson
What on earth do you base that on? Surely not on Newton's Third Law! You might get a mean bruise, but you're not going down.
James, I thought they had the shirts already? I think it was on trendhunters.com.... eh, I could be wrong. lol. I couldnt agree with you more though.
I totally love this. Next, they'll be thinking of creating bulletproof T-Shirts, and then bulletproof jeans! "Fall into the Gap, where no bullets will bite your back!" Hell, maybe we should just give every student riot gear and be done with it.