Are You In or Out?: Bullet Proof Backpack Panels

As parents we all want to protect our kids and do everything we can to ensure their safety. A friend of mine sent me an article on the next “necessary” item to protect your kid and yourself sent I. I thought this would be great dialogue. Here are the facts:
The Florida Christian School in Miami is now selling bulletproof backpack panels. The panels, which sell for $120 is inserted into backpacks, are part of the school’s effort to protect its students and teachers from a potential mass shooting. The school also has mandatory training for the teachers for how to handle those life-threatening situations.
Initially I had my very proud egotistical American moment and was very bothered by anyone feeling the need for this. The whole goal of foreign and domestic terrorism is to instill fear and disturb our way of life. So, I’m going to show I’m not afraid or giving in so I’ll never buy anything like this. About five minutes after reading this I had an epiphanous experience of pure religiousity. Mass shootings can happen anywhere so why wouldn’t I want my kid to have a chance in case something happens? Even further, I would want one of these panels in my own backpack as I travel pretty frequently. But then I think, am I going to be able to go through the airport with this thing.
The need for items like this was reserved for Presidents, government officials, and super wealthy people. I will say I’m angry that it has come to this. However, I’m not above this.
I am absolutely 100% probably in on buying one of these. You just never know when one something like this will come in handy and save your life. In fact there is a company that sells bulletproof clothing. I typically laugh at doomsday prepers, but tin this case I believe I’d rather error on the side of caution.

People sit on opposite sides of the “good guy with a gun” to stop mass shootings argument. Everyone has to be in favor of “smart kid with a bulletproof panel backpack” argument, right? Are You In or Out on Bullet Proof Backpack Panels?