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Standardized tests, peer pressure and bullying are stressful enough. But today’s students (and their parents) have to cope with a whole new type of challenge — school shootings.

These incidents can grab the headlines and they are every parent’s nightmare. Nevertheless, they are still statistically rare. However, both school officials and parents are trying to take every step they can to make sure kids stay safe.

To that end, private companies and some school districts have been developing and exploring products that will help protect children in the event of a mass shooting in the classroom.

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The bulletproof panels are made by a company called Applied Fiber Concept, a firm that specializes in body armor. Experts say the panels will be able to stop bullets from most handguns, but probably not rounds coming from high-powered rifles and semi-automatic weapons.

Other companies are beginning to market products specifically designed to protect schoolchildren in the event of a mass shooting. A Massachusetts firm, called Bullet Blocker, has introduced a line of bulletproof backpacks, clothing, and binders, which are aimed (no pun intended) at stopping ammo from hitting its target.

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https://www.thealternativedaily.com/bull...or-school-kids/