A child accidentally brought a parent's gun to a YMCA camp at a school in Morganton, police say. Californians call on Donald Trump to declare state of emergency ...

In a unanimous 7-0 vote Tuesday, the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education approved a plan that would require all students to have clear backpacks for grades 5-12 beginning in the 2025-26 school ...

Bullet Blocker, another website that sells bulletproof backpacks “Proudly manufactured in the United States of America,” offers the backpacks at a hefty price, with backpacks starting at $225 ...

Parents who feel the need to send a child to school wearing a bulletproof backpack or nylon jacket — $750 at BulletBlocker — "might consider home schooling," she said.

Investigations Bulletproof backpacks surge in popularity, but can they keep your child safe at school? 5 On Your Side tested the Guard Dog Proshield II backpack.

CBS News tested a bullet-resistant backpack insert at a gun range. It stopped bullets from a handgun but was no match for an AR-15 rifle. The same can be said of many of the bulletproof backpacks ...

It's a startling trend as students head back to class. Following several mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, retailers are reporting a surge in bulletproof backpack sales – almost 300%, according ...

And make a purchase so your child won’t be one. When you’re shopping for school supplies this month, look for the most important items of all: The ones that guarantee* your child’s safety in a nation ...

Starting at $119.99, the Pro Shield Scout backpack is lighter, smaller and cheaper than their other bulletproof backpacks, which sell for up to $299.99, according to the company's website.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Kids are heading back to school soon and parents are stocking up on school supplies. In the wake of mass shootings in Ohio and Texas, more and more parents are adding safety ...

While the two ‘bulletproof’ backpacks did work to stop a bullet from going clear through the pack, the panels still sustained damage and could still cause injury to a child.

“The plus side of handing your child a bulletproof backpack is in some way you’re conveying to them implicitly that you want them to feel safe,” says Dr. Dave Anderson of the Child Mind ...