Venus Pax wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:21 am The Guard Dog one seems to be the best bet. I do not plan to tell her that her backpack is bulletproof. I think this would give her a false sense of security, and there are all sorts of issues I can foresee if she knew this. My plan is to tell her to put her backpack on if it is near her or to use it to shield herself. I don't want her wasting time looking for it or going back for it when she could simply vacate the building.
I do have a few concerns with the Guard Dog brand. For starters, I can't find a NIJ certification on this backpack to know that it has been tested by an outside agency. Another is that I really don't want anyone else knowing her backpack is bulletproof for a variety of reasons. I'm afraid the label will tip someone off.
Any ideas?
I'm also waffling on the Level IIIa rating, and wondering if it will be sufficient. I follow school shootings closely. They are going more toward rifle use. On the other hand, if the backpack is too heavy, it's too heavy.
Have a name tag made for your child and sew it over the guard dog patch. I agree with you about advertising both for security and anti theft. I also thought the same with rifle use. You could always add a plate. (I know it gets heavier)