Unfortunately schools just aren't as safe as they used to be. These protective blankets could go a long way when it comes to saving the lives of students.
Steve Walker said that tragedies like Sandy Hook and recent tornado outbreaks inspired this blanket.
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It would “stop that blunt-force trauma,” like bullets or rubble.
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The blanket has straps so it can be worn like a backpack. It’ll be made with lightweight padding used for ballistic armor.
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The blankets are cheaper than tornado shelters, plus children wouldn’t need to leave the classroom in the event of an emergency.
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The company is encouraging school administrators to make its protective blankets part of their protocols.