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“Companies like Guard Dog Security, Bullet Blocker and TuffyPacks designed bulletproof backpacks to quell those concerns.”
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“Requirements for becoming a Guard Dog Security Dealer:
Florida Tax ID/Resale ID is required for Florida dealers.Must be able to fulfill minimum order requirements.Must be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and service about Guard Dog Security products and safety.”
Florida Tax ID/Resale ID is required for Florida dealers.Must be able to fulfill minimum order requirements.Must be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and service about Guard Dog Security products and safety.”
“Yasir Sheikh, president of Guard Dog Security”
They do not protect from rifles.
They do not protect from rifles.
“Yasir Sheikh, the company’s president, declined to say how many backpacks it had sold but said that demand surges after each mass shooting.”
More money after each shooting! Cool.
Did I mention they don’t protect from rifles?
More money after each shooting! Cool.
Did I mention they don’t protect from rifles?
“Steve Naremore founded Houston-based TuffyPacks... Naremore, noting sales of the shields tripled in the days after the mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso last week that killed at least 22 people”
“The only people enjoying it are the people selling the backpacks,” says Ponnell Scroggins of Milwaukee, a father of six children, ages 3 to 14. “They’re making plenty of money right now. And they’re doing it off of something that was very unfortunate.”
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“Our sales of our backpacks and inserts have increased approximately 200% over the past few years," Bullet Blocker founder Joe Curran said. "During the back-to-school season, we sell many of our products to parents, teachers and college students."
“Curran started Bullet Blocker in 2007 following the Virginia Tech shooting using his knowledge and experience as a U.S. Army ranger, deputy sheriff and firearms instructor.Bullet Blocker backpacks start at $160, with inserts starting at $99 The products are made in Lowell, Mass”
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“The ProShield Scout backpacks are manufactured in China and sell for between $99 and $119, weighing just about 1 pound more than a regular backpack.”
“The ProShield Scout backpacks are manufactured in China and sell for between $99 and $119, weighing just about 1 pound more than a regular backpack.”
“Marketing that claims NIJ testing or certification for such products is false, many school shooters have used AR-15 rifles, which neither the Guard Dog nor the Bullet Blocker backpacks are marketed to protect against.”
they don’t protect against rifles (it bears repeating)
they don’t protect against rifles (it bears repeating)
