Bulletproof backpacks the sad reality for students in 2018 America
Following the recent school shooting in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, Florida, American parents have been looking into additional measures to keep their children safe.
One item that has been in demand since the tragic event have been bulletproof backpacks.
The schoolbags are set to not only act as a holder for their school supplies but also protect the owner from potential shooters.
The bags and inserts are priced anywhere from $140 to $350 and said to weigh less than a pound.
The students are taught to hold the backpacks in front of their chests in the event of an active shooter.
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