British Parents Buying Stab-Proof Uniforms

This back-to-school season is clearly becoming one of the most paranoia-filled seasons yet—and companies are cashing in. Chris Null wrote about MJ Safety Solution, a U.S. based company that sells bulletproof backpacks to offer students some level of protection in case they're ever caught in the middle of a school shooting. The website brings to mind the fact that 328 school shooting have occured since 1999, leaving 229 dead and 422 injured. And with the recent shooting in Virginia Tech still fresh in our minds, the idea of spending $175 on a backpack to protect junior in school seems plausible.

Over in Britain parents have similar concerns, except they're more worried about their children being stabbed on their way to school. Bladerunner is known for creating kevlar lined armoured vests for British troops in Iraq, but recently they've gotten requests for uniforms from parents who want the extra peace of mind. Therefore, the company has begun production on a small number of stab-proof uniforms lined with kevlar, which is five times stronger than steel. According to an AP report, each uniform will cost parents an estimated $260, and will only be created upon request.

I wonder how many parents will consider home schooling next year?

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