My Child's Pack (large) "It's the most, wonderful, time, of the year..." And increasingly, one of the most dangerous for our children. Violent incidents at and around schools are by no means limited to the United States, either. Even supposedly tranquil and crime-free Japan has seen its share of tragedy, most notably the June 8, 2001 "Osaka School Massacre" that saw 8 children killed and 13 wounded by crazed 37-year-old former janitor Mamoru Takuma.
My Child's Pack (small) A Massachusetts company called MJ Safety Solutions has come up with an innovative solution. It's called the "My Child's Pack", a lightweight, unobtrusive nylon backpack that features a ballistic back panel effective in stopping 97% of the most commonly used bullets, even rifle shots. The backpack acts much like the bulletproof vests police use, yet weighs one twentieth as much.
This video from TheBostonChannel features the vest being tested uisng live ammunition, plus a detailed interview with the founders of MJ Safety Solutions:
It's a shame that the joy and excitement of the new school year must be tempered with the knowledge that tragedy lurks behind every corner, but unfortunately it's a fact of life these days. If products like a bulletproof backpack save even one child's life, the investment is well worth it.
My Child's Pack gets the ultimate test
The $175 "My Child's Pack" comes in two sizes, comes in a range of colors and can be ordered direct from MJ Safety Solutions. (via The Raw Story)
Steve Levenstein
Japanese Innovations Writer
InventorSpot.com
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Submitted on August 19th, 2007 by oyun (not verified)thanks
Some Schools Have BANNED Backpacks
Submitted on August 19th, 2007 by Anonymous Rodney Dangerfield (not verified)Due to use for hiding weapons, etc., many students may not be permitted to carry these.
BUT BSG may want to boycott these for the fun of it.
stupid
Submitted on August 20th, 2007 by Anonymous (not verified)no front or head protection! This bag doesn't even buy piece of mind
useless
Submitted on August 20th, 2007 by Manny (not verified)The people that really need this (I.E. inner city school kids) aren't always going to be able to afford this backpack.
need, or want?
Submitted on August 20th, 2007 by Steve LevensteinThe My Child's Pack IS being marketed, its not a charity - so one might say that its true purpose is to protect parents' peace of mind, and not inner city parents either. And i'm not going to say Gun Control is the answer... we have that, as well as school shootings, up here in Canada :o(
pathetic
Submitted on August 21st, 2007 by Tom (not verified)I've never heard reference of any school shootings in the UK, people these days are too paranoid, unless you plan on walking into Harlem, NY with a big sign on your back with some racist abuse then you'd need that backpack and more, but the chances of your little kid getting popped in the back with a .50 is slim to say the least.
are your retarded? he said
Submitted on August 21st, 2007 by Anonymous (not verified)are your retarded? he said not limited to united states, he didn't mention any specific places such as the UK
and plus it isn't a stupid
Submitted on August 21st, 2007 by Anonymous (not verified)and plus it isn't a stupid idea, i mean they have perfume that smells like vagina and this one provides you with safety just incase the event does happen if it ever does and even when it doesn't, u're basically buying into feeling safe, just like people who buy guns to keep at thie rhouse, buy personal tasers etc
Bullet-proof Backpacks
Submitted on August 21st, 2007 by Anonymous The Reactor (not verified)just feed into the idea that there will be more school shootings and "create" a market by preying on concerned parents' fears of their children becoming victims. They also are a step toward making school shootings seem like a common occurrence when they are, relatively, rare.
And, if some kids are stupid/naive enough, I could see one of them ASKING a friend with a guy to shoot into the backpack while it is on to see if it really works....and the consequences could be tragic.
Maybe the bottleslingguy would like to boycott these backpacks?
Correction Below:
Submitted on August 21st, 2007 by Anonymous (not verified)"friend with a GUN" (not "guy).....ooops
Kids, don't try this at home...
Submitted on August 21st, 2007 by Steve LevensteinHopefully, kids with friends who have guns (a scary enough thought to begin with) won't be that stupid. People don't crash test cars to see if they'd survive - do they? Leave it to the guys from Jackass... 97/100 are pretty good odds, they might think.
actually people do crash
Submitted on August 22nd, 2007 by Anonymous (not verified)actually people do crash test cars to see if they survive. National Highway Transportation Safety Agency (NHTSA) crashes cars all the time and gives them safety ratings.
thats sick
Submitted on November 7th, 2007 by Anonymous (not verified)thats sick
oyunlar
Submitted on December 8th, 2007 by oyunlar (not verified)thank you nice site
Firmalar
Submitted on December 31st, 2007 by Firmalar (not verified)no front or head protection! This bag doesn't even buy piece of mind
Thanks
Submitted on February 18th, 2008 by Oyun (not verified)The people that really need this (I.E. inner city school kids) aren't always going to be able to afford this backpack
COME ON!
Submitted on May 4th, 2008 by AnonymousBackpacks are already bullet proof! Consider the amounts of books and paper kids carry in their backpacks--they're going to be okay.
Not every family can afford
Submitted on June 24th, 2008 by AnonymousNot every family can afford those backpacks.
There is regular less expensive offer at
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