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Bullet Proof Shield For Backpacks

Bullet Proof Shield for your Backpack

After the recent mass shooting in America, an inventor has developed an armoured shield that could easily fit in a student’s backpack and can stop bullets from 16 feet away.

The inventors name is Kerry Clark, and his company is called Backpack Shield.  The shields will fit in a standard 12 inch or 16 inch bag and protect against more than 30 bullets at a time.

US Air Marshalls are report to now be carrying these shields on planes as an added layer of protection. 

At $235 (USD), the shield is not cheap, but if it could save your life, worth the investment.

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Unusual Venue for Shooting Olympics 2012

Unusual Looking Building for Shooting Olympics 2012

The London Shooting Games Olympics 2012 has a rather unusual venue as a temporary measure. They will use the famous Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich. Shooting, Paralympic Shooting and Paralympic Archery will be using this space for the up and coming games.

The competitions will be hosted across three indoor ranges and three open air ranges. Construction is on track to be completed in December, ahead of international shooting test events next spring.

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