With the recent occurrences of shootings one can not simply cast the safety of their child off to the side. The whole, “it wont ever happen to me” mentality will get people killed. How often do you see these situations pop up on tv and see people taking cover anywhere they can and ultimately making themselves sitting ducks. There are better solutions to this, simply being complacent and hiding is no longer an option. Since you cant really send your child to school in a full plate carrier there are better options available.

Stealth Backpack

Designed to appear simple and inconspicuous this bag provides dozens of functions and features. This full-sized backpack provides superior utility when used in a tactical environment but can also be used in a wide range of off duty environments.

Padded air mesh back panel
Padded air mesh adjustable shoulder straps with sternum strap
Concealed padded zipper pocket built into kidney pad
Reinforced and padded grab and go carry handle
Padded side zippered electronics pocket with headphone pass through channel
Fleece lined top zipper pouch
Easy access hidden tab pistol pocket with loop for attaching holster (not included)
Two side zippered storage pockets with external mesh pouch
Front zippered pouch with office/organizer panel and external zippered pouch
Large main compartment with padded bottom containing a padded tablet sleeve, office/organizer panel, laptop sleeve that holds up to a 15″ laptop and universal strap slots for adding additional pouches
Concealed pass through opening for earphones or hydration tube

Ballistic Soft Panel -Rectangle Cut By Vism

Constructed of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) creating a light weight soft panel

Rated at level IIIA – capable of stopping 9mm and .44 Mag rounds up to 1,400 FPS
Flexible design allows the panel to conform to various shapes – ideal for use in body armor carriers, backpacks, laptop cases, and luggage.
Fully sealed to protect against liquids, chemicals, and other harsh elements
Ideal for use in VISM Plate Carriers
Available in 8”X10”, 10”X12”, and 11”x14” sizes
Weight: 0.75 lbs. (8”x10” Rectangle cut)
Weight: 1.1 lbs. (10”x12” Rectangle cut)
Weight: 1.37 lbs. (11”x14” Rectangle cut)

Not yet NIJ certified

Soft armor can be hidden anywhere and its lightweight so its not going to hinder your child’s mobility like a steel or some of the heavier ceramic plates might. Additionally books in front of the soft armor may provide additional protection. These two products presented are not the end all be all as we have a vast assortment of backpacks and ballistic panes that you can choose from. This is basically to give parents an idea of something they can do proactively to protect their kids at school, college, etc.

Photo credit: Mike Romer, Ashlyn Kirgin