A Sad Product For An Even Sadder Reality
According to a recent study, around 40 percent of parents say they’re “very concerned” about a school shooting, and half of them say they would purchase a bulletproof backpack for their child. After a rise in school shootings across the United States, bulletproof backpack sales went up 300%.
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While bulletproof backpacks are not a solution to the real problem, many parents believe taking this small precaution can potentially save their children’s lives. Investing in mental health initiatives and enforcing better gun legislation is a much more significant step in the fight against school shootings. What’s your take on bulletproof backpacks? Necessary or overreacting?