Bulletproof backpack sales soar after deadly mass shootings

Bulletproof backpack sales soar after deadly mass shootings, but here are some things to know before shelling out hundreds of dollars.

On 8/5/19 at 9:02 PM EDTDeadly mass shootings over the weekend have led to a heavy increase in sales for bulletproof backpacks as the start of school nears for most of America's children.

Zrazhevskiy said those who are now purchasing bulletproof backpacks are not necessarily survivalists, but rather everyday ordinary people wanting to add an extra safety measure for their children in the case of a shooting scenario. Though bulletproof backpacks may seem like one way of safeguarding students, they're not guaranteed total protection, they might not be allowed in many schools and they are not cheap.

Bulletproof backpacks can be bought in several places from Academy to Amazon.com, home and office supply stores, and other sports outlets and survivalists retailers.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

Newsweek /  🏆 468. in US

Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Bulletproof backpack sales soar after deadly mass shootings, but are they worth it?Bulletproof backpack sales soar after deadly mass shootings, but here are some things to know before shelling out hundreds of dollars.
Read more »

Disney Seeks to Shut Down Avenger and Princess-Themed Bulletproof Backpacks
Read more »

Disney fires back at company selling Avengers and princess-themed bulletproof backpacksThe Walt Disney Co. wants to shut down TuffyPacks from selling Disney-themed bulletproof backpacks.
Read more »

Bulletproof backpacks have become another back-to-school stapleGuard Dog Security's ProShield Scout backpacks are stocked for back-to-school season at Office Max and Office Depot stores and on the retailers' website. Signs on the display say, 'protection in session' and 'bullet resistant backpack.' The office supply stores are not alone. Such products are becoming more mainstream.
Read more »

Bulletproof Backpacks Are Selling Out In Some StatesThis is our reality.
Read more »