These guys are from Austin, TX…and as you know, things made in the center of
Texas have a reputation for being first-class.
Whether you’re a college student, doctor, lawyer,
business traveler, or concerned parent…an extra level of precaution might help
safeguard your (or your loved one’s) life in the event of an “Active Shooter”
situation. While you can not control when gun-related violence happens, you can
choose to do something to improve your odds of survival.
The Backpack
Shield slides into any backpack as small as 18" by 12”. Once in place, it
provides protection from handgun-caliber bullets and even knife attacks. These
have been discretely carried by USA Federal Air Marshals when traveling. What
does that tell you?
The Backpack Shield offers the highest (Level
IIIA) ballistic-resistance for handgun bullets. The Backpack Shield stops
hardened high-velocity 9 mm Full Metal Jacket (copper) and 44 Magnum (SWC)
rounds flat in their tracks. The patented Dupont Kevlar® composite polymer (10
times the strength of steel) opposing multilayer ballistic plate weighs less
than a text book. It measures 17" high by 12 " wide, and is less than 1/2"
thick.
There is virtually no damaging “ball-peen hammer” penetration
effect with the Backpack like seen with loose multi fabric "bullet proof vest"
style inserts. When hit, the Backpack Shield does not pocket-deform or “shred”
like other ballistic protection. It laterally flexes, and returns to it’s
original shape, easily surviving multiple hits.
The above plate was
shot with 32 rounds of pistol ammo ranging from 9mm to 45ACP.
The
Backpack Shield fits inside 1000's of standard size (High School & Collegiate)
backpacks. Also fits in some laptop cases, and similar size bags.
Use it
as an Active Shield - Get behind it and all handgun bullets are stopped.
Specifications: Construction: Pressure-laminated
Dupont Kevlar® sheets in opposing multilayers, precisely cut to shape, stapled
along the perimeter and edged with a bonded polymer “rim”. Size:17” high x 12 wide” x
.375” thick (Plate surface is roughly .25” thick) Weight: 2 lbs.
I generally don't review online purchases but felt I had to write this one. I ordered this ballistic shield to go inside my 8yr old's backpack. Whenever she is not with me she has her backpack. While her school practices "code red" drills and locks themselves in the closet already,I wanted to her to have an extra layer of protection, if nothing more than to make her feel safe until I get there.
The only thing I can say about the shield is that it is not too heavy and it fit perfectly into a standard LL Bean backpack. I hope that I never have to review its intended functionality.
I am writing this review about LaRue. The order shipped promptly and to my surprise when I opened the box, I found 3 copies of a pocket constitution including all amendments. I was amazed but it didn't end there. I also was shipped a copy of their most recent sniper competition on dvd, a Christmas ornament/bottom opener of the LaRue armadillo, some dry rub 'dillo dust, a LaRue hat, and a few catalogs. Talk about above and beyond!!!
Just got mine. Wow. These should be in everyone's kit. I can't get away with getting my wife another pistol for Christmas - going to get her one of these. Stay frosty.
I fly all the time - these work great on the airlines for a computer table (since the fold downs are too tight these days). Goes through xray with no issues - have carried it on every trip for 6 weeks now. Fantastic! Going to order more for my kids school packs. Get it!
This product was recommended by Chairborne Commandos on their weekly podcast. I travel extensively through out Latin America and I am always looking for ways to be safer, protected and over all prepared should anything / situations occur. Great recommendation CBC!
Thanks CBC!
This was a great addition for my team at the mall food court. We don't use them in backpacks though, preferring instead to duct tape them directly to our backs.
Backpack Shield BP3A Level IIIA Ballistic Plate
These guys are from Austin, TX…and as you know, things made in the center of Texas have a reputation for being first-class.
Whether you’re a college student, doctor, lawyer, business traveler, or concerned parent…an extra level of precaution might help safeguard your (or your loved one’s) life in the event of an “Active Shooter” situation. While you can not control when gun-related violence happens, you can choose to do something to improve your odds of survival.
The Backpack Shield slides into any backpack as small as 18" by 12”. Once in place, it provides protection from handgun-caliber bullets and even knife attacks. These have been discretely carried by USA Federal Air Marshals when traveling. What does that tell you?
The Backpack Shield offers the highest (Level IIIA) ballistic-resistance for handgun bullets. The Backpack Shield stops hardened high-velocity 9 mm Full Metal Jacket (copper) and 44 Magnum (SWC) rounds flat in their tracks. The patented Dupont Kevlar® composite polymer (10 times the strength of steel) opposing multilayer ballistic plate weighs less than a text book. It measures 17" high by 12 " wide, and is less than 1/2" thick.
There is virtually no damaging “ball-peen hammer” penetration effect with the Backpack like seen with loose multi fabric "bullet proof vest" style inserts. When hit, the Backpack Shield does not pocket-deform or “shred” like other ballistic protection. It laterally flexes, and returns to it’s original shape, easily surviving multiple hits.
The above plate was shot with 32 rounds of pistol ammo ranging from 9mm to 45ACP.
The Backpack Shield fits inside 1000's of standard size (High School & Collegiate) backpacks. Also fits in some laptop cases, and similar size bags.
Use it as an Active Shield - Get behind it and all handgun bullets are stopped.
Specifications:
Construction: Pressure-laminated Dupont Kevlar® sheets in opposing multilayers, precisely cut to shape, stapled along the perimeter and edged with a bonded polymer “rim”.
Size:17” high x 12 wide” x .375” thick (Plate surface is roughly .25” thick)
Weight: 2 lbs.
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