(NEW YORK) — In the wake of yet another deadly shooting at a school, some parents are turning to bulletproof backpacks. But how much protection they actually offer is up for debate. “[Our bulletproof ...

Parents of public school students in New Orleans may soon be able to send their children to school wearing so-called bulletproof backpacks. On Tuesday, an Orleans Parish School Board committee gave ...

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Some stores in our area are now offering bulletproof backpacks as families prepare to head back to school. Channel 9′s Dave Faherty learned some of them have been sold in Burke ...

School shootings have led to a host of proposals, including calling on teachers to be armed. They've also fueled a stream of merchandise, including bulletproof backpacks, bulletproof hoodies and ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- A bulletproof backpack? It is something many parents would have never imagined when they were in school. With the help of certified instructors, Eyewitness News put one to the test.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some community activists in Chicago want children to carry bulletproof backpacks in an effort to stem the growing number of young gun violence victims. Violence Interrupters Executive ...

Bulletproof backpacks would be legal in public schools under a bill that breezed through the Legislature, nearing final approval Tuesday. The measure, Senate Bill 178, cleared the House 82-6 after a ...

Parents who are worried about the safety of their children while at school now have a new line of defense easily available at their local stores. OfficeDepot is now carrying Guard Dog Security ...

A private school in South Florida is offering bulletproof armor that students can use to protect themselves from gunfire. Florida Christian School in Miami-Dade County, which has students ranging from ...

In the arsenal of school-sponsored security measures, metal detectors, ID checks and security cameras are practically second nature. A bullet resistant backpack insert? Not so much. At Florida ...