Mass murder in the school of Florida has created a new trend in the market is at the peak of popularity of bulletproof backpacks.
Seriously concerned about the safety of their children, parents do not spare money on armored backpacks. A clear increase in demand at the end of the week, said many manufacturers and distributary product.
So, on Thursday, the next day after the infamous shooting, the company Bullet Blocker has recorded a 30 percent surge in sales, said owner Joe Curran to TMZ. One day the site was purchased 500 units cost from $200 to $500 — most of them left for Florida.
Popular backpacks weighing about 2 kg of Kevlar reinforced protective plate and available in different colors. According to the website, baby options able to protect against ammunition 9th, 44th, 45th and 357 caliber.
Curran, a former military man and father of two children, was founded by Bullet Blocker in 2007, after the mass murder at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He notes the sharp increase in sales after each similar incident.
Another seller of similar goods, Internet-shop Guard Dog Security offers a more affordable bulletproof backpacks. After the incident in Florida prices for the whole range reduced to $190, and 50% of the proceeds from sales the site promises to transfer the victims in the shooting and families of victims.
Recall that some legislators propose to arm teachers so they can protect kids from school shooters.
