After Newtown, Sales Rise for Armored Backpacks

The reaction to the deadly Connecticut school shooting can be seen at self-defense retailers across the U.S., with a rise in anxious parents buying armored backpacks for children. (Dec. 19)

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[rollsroycemarantz]

Manufacturers just trying to make money off the dead bodies of these kids (RiP). How can a bullet proof backpack provide any protection when it's inside a locker 95% of the time during school and also when the kids are sitting in class?

[GreatgoatonFire]

Why is AP showing a one minute long commercial for that company?

I was under the impression that this was a news channel not a exploitative BS one.

[yoransom]

Of course I was being sarcastic; I don't even have kids. What's wrong with you?

[jrcharney]

Of course there is no penetration. Using a small handgun will be like getting punched in the back. Now ASSAULT RIFLES (which these things should be tested with because EVERY ONE OF OUR WORST SHOOTINGS WERE DONE WITH ASSAULT RIFLES) will turn the kids who buy this crap into swiss cheese. Kids shouldn't wear armor to school. ADULTS SHOULD DISARM THEMSELVES! Seek Professional Help!

[AR15Truther3]

how about having better security at schools?

[netoec]

This is Karma people, you dont go killing other countries kids, without geting a few KIA of your own.

[videoluvr4204]

this whole idea is nice and all but what happens when the bullets hit you in the arms, legs, and/or HEAD

i will not allow my children to return to school until bullet-proof bodysuits have been created, with fashionable colors so my child can wear a different color for each day of the week

[sirhorsechoker]

Y'all are hard on the armor salesman. He makes armor for a living. Damn. Let him make it.

[mrdashes1]

this guy is having a field day.

[orest227]

couldnt agree more. more useless garbage for people to buy.