[2ndDivisionVet]

Whatever you do, don't arm the teachers, principals and parents...

[cripplecreek]

the latest in non-defense technology, tailored specifically to make dangerously defenseless people feel safe enough to get hurt.

[BlessedBeGod]

How much do you want to bet the blankets will be kept locked up, so that when they’re needed no one can get to them?

[Texas resident]

Whatever you do, don’t throw the book at monsters who shoot school kids.

[digger48]

How long did it take the shooter a SH to kill all of those kids?

And how long would it take after the first shot to get 25 six-year-olds strapped into these?

[Uncle Chip]

That’s it — have the kids take a nap when there is a shooting.

Nap in place.

Do these blankets come with pillows???

[Vendome]

Big deal.

They aren’t the only manufacturer of this product

[Secret Agent Man]

little bullet-resistant burritos.

just don’t ever teach them to fight back, or know how to safely handle a weapon or use it in ‘personal defense.

[Berlin_Freeper]

[call meVeronica]

Ping

[Telepathic Intruder]

I heard of one shooting where the shooter calmly went from desk to desk as the students were cowering behind them. Is a blanket going to help in that case? Probably not.

[SirPeredur]

I see this as an interesting product. Their need to market to schools might be questioned. I agree that an armed society is a polite society.

My interest is that if these had a silver Mylar backing they would be Very useful in the field. To provide some protection from night vision optics as well as obviate the need for foxholes against small arms would really peak my interest. If the price was less than $200, I’d buy a stack of them.

[aposiopetic]

Steve Walker, a podiatrist who conceptualized the blanket, told The Oklahoman that the idea came to him after two tragedies: the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, and the tornadoes in Oklahoma. He said the idea was to “stop that blunt-force trauma when that rubble is falling down on a child.”

And make sure they cover their feet in the process!

[Mastador1]

A 5/16 in. pad? Wow the impact won’t be lessened by much, sure it may prevent gunshot wounds but the potential for death and injuries will still exist.

[RegulatorCountry]

"... and the tornadoes in Oklahoma. He said the idea was to “stop that blunt-force trauma when that rubble is falling down on a child.”

Might want to reconsider that. Protection from bullets and high speed smaller projectiles is a good thing, but a blanket will only spare you the sight of rubble falling down on you. It's not a magic forcefield.

[Vince Ferrer]

The $1,000 blankets are a cheaper alternative to tornado shelters,

Ok, but what about tornadoes?

[xrmusn]

A while back some brain trust had figured a good product would be a BULLET PROOF BACK PACK.

After batting ideas back and forth some smart arse said

" Just put books in the bag -- it will be the same as putting armor on it."

[goodwithagun]

But those who are screaming about Miss America’s self defense comment say we shouldn’t have to protect ourselves!

[grobdriver]

the makers said it provided protection against bullets from a 12-gauge buckshot, a .22-caliber and a 9 mm, among others.

Would have done nothing - nothing - at Sandy Hook.

Has some validity for tornadoes - although a decent shelter would be hugely better...

[cycjec]

they will aver that this is “hardening the target”
the kids are *still* targets.