With active shooter threats becoming more common, many school districts are opting to require students to carry clear backpacks.

So, how did transparent bags become the solution to gun violence?  This isn't the first time that clear bags have been seen as a solution — or at least, one aspect of a larger solution — to violence. Following the Columbine shooting in 1999, schools adopted similar clear backpack policies.  Following terrorist violence at stadiums, the NFL and various collegiate conference stadiums stateside also began adopting clear bag policies. A clear backpack rule was implemented at the 2017 Women's March in Washington and is required at some music festivals and other large-scale events.

Due to clear backpacks seemingly becoming more mainstream requirements in a variety of settings, we have gotten hundreds of inquiries about how DefendAPack® won't work for them.  Thankfully, a clear backpack still works with the DefendAPack® Gear stand-alone vest!  

We have THREE DefendAPack® vest options for you to choose from and all of them will fit into ANY backpack, diaper bag, laptop case, or any larger bag that you currently carry!  Here are our three options!

Our CLASSIC Vest:

Lightweight vest can be easily carried or stored. Keep a vest under your desk, in your car, etc for quick reaction to an active shooter situation.

-  Stand-alone vest for those who do not wish to carry a backpack.  Store this sleek, lightweight, and versatile vest in our backpack, your backpack, your diaper bag, your laptop case, your carry on....ANY larger bag that you already use everyday. 

-  Perfect for all ages.

-  Vest is deployed and on in less than 15 seconds

-  Vest with TWO NIJ Level IIIA soft panels included.

Our PLUS Vest:

Keep a vest under your desk for quick reaction to an active shooter situation.

-  Stand-alone vest for those who do not wish to carry a backpack

-  Best for those who want an extra layer of protection on one side.  Handgun tested on one side and Assault rifle tested on the other.  You choose which side you wear each level of protection based upon whether you believe you will be a runner or a fighter!

-  Vest is deployed and on in less than 15 seconds

-  Vest with One Handgun Tested NIJ Level IIIA Plate and One Assault Rifle Tested NIJ Level III Plate included.

Our PREMIUM Vest:

-  Keep a vest under your desk for quick reaction to an active shooter situation.

-  Stand-alone vest for those who do not wish to carry a backpack

-  Best suited for those in regular high-risk situations.  Assault rifle tested.

-  Vest is deployed and on in less than 15 seconds

-  Vest with TWO NIJ Level III hard panels included.