Beyond working to extinguish infernos, an Arizona fire captain is doing his part to help keep schools safe from gun violence by creating a line of bulletproof vests for children and teachers.

MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- With kids going back to class soon, parents are thinking about getting school supplies. But some might be surprised by what they see on the shelves at some stores. Backpacks ...

Bulletproof backpacks are ... She made sure that her kids' teachers ... He started Bullet Blocker in 2007 when he got the idea after cutting up one of his own bulletproof vests from his days ...

More parents are sending their kids to school with bulletproof backpacks. (Photo: CBS2) As CBS2's Kenneth Craig, reported, the "Bulletsafe" panel is a $99 insert that can slide into a backpack.

5 On Your Side tested the Guard Dog Proshield II backpack. It says 'bulletproof' on the label, but if you look at the fine print, it's only rated to stop handguns.

In Arizona, a body armor manufacturer called Amendment II says sales of its bulletproof children's backpacks — Avengers for boys, Disney princesses for girls — have risen more than 500 percent.

Parents terrified by the deadly school shooting in South Florida are spending big bucks on bulletproof backpacks for their kids, according to reports. Massachusetts-based Bullet Blocker — which ...

MADISON, Ala. – As school safety remains top of mind, WHNT News 19 is putting ballistic products marketed for children to the test. We bought two products: the BulletBlocker Clear backpack wh… ...

Essentially “nothing” is absolutely bulletproof. In a small percentage of instances, a bullet can pierce a vest or a bullet-resistant backpack that’s been rated to stop them. If properly cared for, ...

The photos are meant to look just like a back-to-school fashion ad, but feature kids wearing bulletproof vests. ... people weren't even thinking about selling bulletproof backpacks," he said.

Nardone is the president of BulletSafe, a maker of bulletproof vests, and the product he introduced was bulletproof panels that fit inside of backpacks. The panels are 10 inches by 12 inches, and ...