provide enhanced security. The article reviews efforts from various countries, including bulletproof backpacks in Israel, bulletproof helmets and clothing in Colombia, detachable bulletproof jackets in the United Kingdom, and bulletproof backpacks in Mexico
In recent years, the alarming rise in school shootings worldwide has sparked concerns for children's safety. In response to these events, some countries and companies have developed innovative bulletproof products specifically designed for children, aiming to provide enhanced security. The article reviews efforts from various countries, including bulletproof backpacks in Israel, bulletproof helmets and clothing in Colombia, detachable bulletproof jackets in the United Kingdom, and bulletproof backpacks in Mexico. These innovative products are designed to safeguard children from potential threats, particularly in the context of school violence.
Survey of Children's Bulletproof Products Worldwide
Local time, May 24, 2022, Washington, USA – President Biden addresses the Texas elementary school shooting incident.
Local time, May 24, 2022, Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas – Police at the crime scene.
Local time, May 24, 2022, Uvalde, Texas – People comforting each other after the elementary school shooting.
Local time, August 30, 2018, Israel – An employee at Masada Armour, a protective equipment manufacturer, showcases a civilian bulletproof backpack designed for students.
Local time, June 20, 2019, Bogotá, Colombia – Miguel Caballero factory displays children's bulletproof helmets.
Local time, June 20, 2019, Bogotá, Colombia – Miguel Caballero factory exhibits children's bulletproof plates.
Local time, June 20, 2019, Bogotá, Colombia – Miguel Caballero factory showcases children's bulletproof clothing, backpacks, and more.
Local time, May 23, 2019, Bath, United Kingdom – Student Theo O'Shaughnessy designs a detachable bulletproof jacket using nylon buckles, Kevlar fibers, and other materials. It features 3 inches (approximately 7.62 cm) thick Kevlar patches to protect vital body parts. The jacket can be worn on both sides.
Local time, November 25, 2016, Mexico – 11-year-old Juan David Hernandez Rojas demonstrates his invention, a bulletproof backpack. The backpack, labeled "Safety Backpack," weighs 5 kilograms (11 pounds) and includes a bulletproof steel plate, an emergency alarm, a GPS locator, a flashlight, and a mobile phone charger.