Christmas Miracles
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“People don’t want children to know what they need to know. They want their
kids to know what they ought to need to know. If you’re a teacher you’re in
a c...
MEMES THAT MADE ME LAUGH TODAY 12-27
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*MEMES THAT MADE ME LAUGH TODAY 12-27*
Big Education Ape: HAIRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAIRY HANUKKAH TOO!
https://bigeducat...
Perhaps this is a meaningless ramble
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but I am choosing to reflect on a number of disparate topics that are
currently on my mind. Perhaps I should start by explaining that I have been
at leas...
"You Climbed Up There!"
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"Teacher Tom, look at me!"
The boy called out from where he stood, clinging to the trunk of one of our
playground cedars. He was standing on a root that...
Bad AI Writing Advice
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There is so much bad advice for teachers out there concerning how to use AI
in the classroom. Some of the worst advice surrounds AI use for writing
assignm...
80 years old today!!
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It’s true: I’m 80 years old today! When I was 24, I thought making it to 30
would be a miracle–it was and it is. Keep rising, keep fighting for a world
at ...
December Parent Engagement Resources
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Parent involvement in schools ⬆️. 87% of K–12 students from
English-speaking families had parents who reported attending a general
school meeting in 2019, ...
About the Social Security Fairness Act
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On December 21, 2024, the US Senate passed the Social Security Fairness
Act, otherwise known as HR 82, a bill that restores full Social Security
benefits t...
The 2024 NPE “Coal in the Stocking” Awards
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At NPE, we know who is naughty and nice when it comes to supporting our
public schools and their students.
The post The 2024 NPE “Coal in the Stocking” A...
Big Lies of Education: Grade Retention
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The Big Lie of grade retention in the US is that it is often hidden within
larger reading legislation and policy, notably since the 2010s: Westall and
Cumm...
Juntos lo haremos
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En el año que viene, tendremos que tomar decisiones difíciles sobre quienes
queremos ser en cada comunidad y como nación. Ha sido un año muy intenso.
Desde...
WTF, Democratic Caucus?
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Why is the failure of this current budget bill being blamed on Republicans
when almost every single Democrat voted against it? If only half of the
Dems had...
San Diego School Board Election Outcomes
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By Thomas Ultican 12/17/2024 Before the recent election, I wrote
recommendations for several school board seats in San Diego County. The San
Diego County R...
SPI Supports SB 48 to Keep ICE Off School Campuses
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond sponsors Senate Bill 48 to keep
Immigration and Customs Enforcement off of school campuses, protecting
school attendance...
Schrödinger’s Cat
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Schrödinger’s cat is a famous thought experiment in which the renowned
scientist pondered how a cat in a closed box could be thought of as
simultaneously a...
In Memoriam: Nikki Giovanni
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The literary and cultural world has lost an irreplaceable voice with the
passing of Nikki Giovanni. As one of the most celebrated poets and
activists of ou...
Education Has Failed and What Can We Do Next?
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Education has failed to prepare children for the world today. Despite the
increased investment, impactful reforms, hardworking teachers and school
leaders,...
Defining Productivity, Cost, and Efficiency
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Recycled material here… The central problem with US public schools is often
characterized as an efficiency problem. We spend a lot and don’t get much
for i...
Try Substack?
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Seems like the popular new thing. Here’s my first try – it’s about
yesterday’s UFT Retired Teachers Chapter meeting – first ever not run by
Unity. (Spoiler...
Number 18 — A barely-hanging-on Blogoversary
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Blogoversary #18 SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 I started this blog while I was still
teaching, in 2006. I had just begun my 31st year as an educator. Just like
in pre...
Student "Growth" Measures Are STILL Biased
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This caught my attention:
New Jersey school districts may soon be evaluated differently, *with a
greater emphasis on student growth* as compared to stud...
AIN’T IT AWFUL
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As the terrible feelings of dread and angst spread across the world the
great majority of the American people feel powerless before the onslaught
of those ...
The Sky is Falling, or is it?
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Well, this is the first anniversary of the introduction of Generative AI in
the form of ChatGPT to the world of education. Before it was a week old,
over o...
Vote NO on the UFT Contract. Here is Why:
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The best reason to vote no on this contract is this: UFT Unity* lied* to us
in 2018. They misrepresented that contract. It was predicated on deals we
wer...
Metaphors in ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
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In this article, we will explore the powerful use of metaphors in Martin
Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” ...
Read more
Testimony to the CPS Truancy Task Force
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I prepared testimony for one of two public hearings held by the Chicago
Public Schools Truancy Task Force, a body mandated by state legislation.
The meetin...
There Is A Teacher Shortage.Not.
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THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE. And just to be sure you understand, it’s not
that teachers don’t want to teach. It’s not that there aren’t enough
teachers cer...
Book Banning Turns to Dick and Jane
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Breaking News: Dateline February 4, 2022 - Parents in Dimwitty, Alabama
have asked the Dimwitty Board of Education to ban the children's primer *Fun
with...
Have You Heard Has a New Website
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TweetHave You Heard has a new website. Visit us at
www.haveyouheardpodcast.com to find our latest episodes and our entire
archive. And be sure to check out...
Follow me at Substack
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I've moved. Follow me at Substack
I'm now posting regularly at Substack. You can subscribe for free to my new
Edu/Pol blog at michaelklonsky.substack.com
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Aspiring Teachers Get New Help Paying For College
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[image: colorful classroom pattern]
*; Credit: shuoshu/Getty Images*
Cory Turner | NPR
New rules kick in today that will help aspiring teachers pay for c...
Tips Akses Situs Judi Qq Tanpa Perlu Takut Nawala
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Kegiatan berjudi slot melalui situs judi qq online, sekarang sudah
dilakukan oleh banyak penjudi Indonesia. Tentu, Kamu yang sedang membaca
artikel ini a...
The Threat of Integration
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I have lived in the same house in the Miracle Mile section of Los Angeles
for over 30 years, where up until now I have had little or no interaction
with th...
We fight for a democracy worthy of us all!
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The nation stands at a crossroads, said NEA President Lily Eskelsen García
in her final keynote address to the 2020 NEA Representative Assembly and
it’s up...
The Passing Of Chaz 1951-2020 Age 69
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I am the son of Chaz and like to inform you that he passed away this
afternoon from the COVID virus. My father passed in peace beside his loved
ones. We ar...
The Fight For Our Children
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*The number of suicides among people ages 10 to 24 nationally increased by
56 percent between 2007 and 2017, according to a new federal report showing
the ...
Read to Self: Just a Kid and a Book.
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Date: Monday, January 5, 2020 Place: My classroom Student: Mrs.Mims, could
we start doing Read to Self again because I got this great book for
Christmas an...
Keeping Progressive Schools Alive
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Dear Friends and Colleagues, Happy New Year and a special thanks to those
who respond to past blogs about choice, et al. I always mean to respond to
each c...
Reminiscences
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I just finished dumping the rest of my lesson plans. I guess I held on to
the calculus ones for so long because I spent so much time working on them
an...
Just Asking for some Teachers I know.
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Recently Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers stated, We must … recognize that
part of supporting our kids in the classroom means supporting the educators
who t...
Cara Menang Bermain Judi Bola Online
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Bermain judi bola online tentu saja memiliki kesenangannya tersendiri baik
itu mendapatkan keuntungan maupun ketika menantikan hasil skor pada sebuah
perta...
A Critique of Standards-Based Grading
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It first happened to me about ten years ago. I was beginning my third year
of teaching in a new school in Washington, DC. Social studies teachers were
si...
My First and Last Visit to Hudson Yards
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Figuring I did not need to invite any more darkness and vulgarity into my
head than that provided on a daily basis from Trump’s White House, and
after read...
The World According to Michelle Rhee
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The men behind the curtain fashioning the brave new world of corporate run
education in America! Michelle Rhee is the founder of StudentsFirst, The
New T...
Whose Opinions Matter in Education World?
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It's hard to identify education heroes and sheroes. And perhaps even harder
to pinpoint just whose work is slanted, paid-for and dishonest.
Blockchain: Life on the Ledger
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Originally posted on Wrench in the Gears:
I created this video as a follow up to the one I prepared last year on
Social Impact Bonds. It is time to examine...
New Local Businesses in Sacramento
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Starting a new local business in Sacramento is a monumental task, but can
be accomplished with footwork, perseverance and knowledge. One must learn
the loc...
Lesson Plan: Rhyme and Rhythm in Poetry
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I’ve started a recent unit on poetry with my class. I’m not a poet, and I’m
not a poetry fan (I don’t hate it, but I’m a prose gal), so this makes it
harde...
The Apotheosis of Betsy DeVos
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Betsy Devos has drawn few headlines in recent months, and that is a good
thing for the Secretary of Education. Her tenure began with Vice President
Mike P...
Education Is a Civic Question
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In their final post to end Bridging Differences' decade-long run, Deborah
Meier and Harry Boyte urge readers to put the energy, talents, wisdom, and
hard w...
Site News: New Home for Education News & Commentary
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Quick! Get over there! The daily education news roundup and education
commentaries that you're probably looking for are now being published over
at The Gra...
Should We Be Grateful?
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In an odd turn of events, and with little explanation, Michigan Governor
Rick Snyder has decided to return the state’s School Reform Office back to
the Dep...
An Open Letter to NC Lawmakers
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An Open Letter to NC State Lawmakers and NC State Superintendent Mark
Johnson: I am a NC native, voter, and public school teacher. I am
addressing you all ...
The Secret to Fixing Schools (My Next Bestseller)
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The Secret to Fixing Schools (My next bestseller) Prologue I just finished
watching a fascinating documentary on Netflix entitled, “The Secret”. The
film p...
Farewell, Sleep
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Today is the official last day of my spring break. I've done a scientific
survey: My natural bedtime is 2 AM, and my natural wake up time is 9:41
AM. Tom...
REPORT: States With the Best and Worst Schools
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States With the Best (and Worst)Schools
By *Evan Comen, Michael B. Sauter, Samuel Stebbins and Thomas C. Frohlich*
January 20, 2017- http://247wallst.com
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Test Refusal = People Power
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In recent months, social media has been ablaze with talk of regular folk
taking action to resist the Trump agenda. Protests are a daily occurrence,
and ev...
Random Musings and Observations. . . .
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I’ve been gone a while from the blogging scene. Some of my more regular
readers no doubt noticed but did not hassle me about it. Thank you for
that. Sinc...
AB 934: A LEGISLATIVE FIX FOR VERGARA?
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By Michael Stratford | in the Politco Morning Education Report | via email
05/24/2016 10:00 AM EDT :: Two national education groups are backing a
Califor...
MY NEW BLOG
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My new blog will consist of fictitious headlines, meant to be a blend of
humor and satire. I apologize ahead of time if any other satirical site has
simila...
Thank you
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Dear Readers,
Thank you for visiting *The Perimeter Primate*. This blog is being retired
for the time being. Although I no longer post here, I do still s...
I am Retiring
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I have some news: I am retiring from the PBS NewsHour and Learning Matters.
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other
conte...
New Beginnings: Kickstarter and EdWeek Teacher
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Greetings to InterACT readers one and all! If you’ve been following posts
here recently you might recall that I’m moving my blogging activity to
other loca...
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School
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*“With Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School closing, Newark families must
move on.”* The Star-Ledger (NJ), 6/25/2013
NEWARK — Bobby and Troy Shanks saw the...
Thompson, Cheney, & Kinzinger Opening Statements at Select Committee Hearing | Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol
Hearing 5 was postponed from June 15 to Thursday and will target Trump’s alleged plot to influence and possibly replace the U.S. Attorney General in order to further false election claims. Set to testify are Jeffrey Rosen, who was then acting Attorney General, his deputy Richard Donoghue and Justice Department official Steve Engel. The hearing will begin at 1 p.m. ET, according to the Washington Post.
Hearing 6 on June 23 is meant to detail how “Trump summoned a violent mob and directed them, illegally, to march on the U.S. Capitol” and how he failed to act to stop those same people as they invaded the Capitol building. No date is yet set for these proceedings.
UPDATE ALL 4 DAYS VIDEO: HOUSE JANUARY 6 COMMITTEE: PUBLIC HEARINGS
– DAY 1&2&3&4
HOUSE JANUARY 6 COMMITTEE: PUBLIC HEARINGS – DAY 2
When are the next January 6 Committee hearings?
The panel's next scheduled hearings are on Tuesday, June 21 at 1 p.m. ET and Thursday, June 23 at 1 p.m. ET.
Here's the roadmap for the committee's next hearings, according to Cheney's presentation during the first primetime hearing:
The fourth hearing will cover how Trump "corruptly pressured state legislators and election officials to change election results," featuring witnesses including Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and former Georgia voting systems implementation manager Gabriel Sterling.
The fifth hearing will detail how Trump "corruptly planned to replace the Attorney General of the United States, so the US Justice Department would spread his false stolen election claims."
And, in the final hearing, Cheney said: "you will hear a moment-by-moment account of the hours-long attack for more than half a dozen White House staff both live in the hearing room and via videotape testimony." How to watch the House January 6 committee hearings on the Capitol attack https://www.businessinsider.com/house-january-6-committee-live-hearing-schedule-2022-6?
Fox News Guest Calls ‘Bullshit’ on Network for Trying to Cover Up
Humans have been trying to protect themselves against weapons for many, many centuries. With the advent of gunpowder-propelled projectiles the military got really serious about looking for a solution. It was not until the 1970's and the DuPont's invention of Kevlar ballistic fabric that any real headway was made.
The innovative layering of thin but strong fabrics provided the much needed combination of being lightweight as well as resistant to penetration but projectiles.
Bulletproof really means bullet resistant. Nothing is 100% guaranteed and Dupont's testing indicates that there is a 95% probability of survival if you are shot with most handgun rounds while wearing a protective vest.
It did not take long for industry to realize that they could use the same materials and insert them into all kinds of things to make them bulletproof. Recently, this has led to the new industry of making backpacks bulletproof.
In recent times, the body armor industry has taken what they have learned from decades of making bullet resistant body armor and used it to create special panels that can be inserted into all sizes of backpacks
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Bulletproof Ratings
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) sets minimum performance standards for bulletproof protection in their 0101.06 Armor Protection Levels Standard. The current standard is broken down into five different threat levels.
As all handbag and briefcase bulletproofing is NIJ Level IIA, we only focus on it's abilities. You can read more about the NIJ standards and what level will stop what ammunition on our Bulletproof Backpack page.
NIJ Level IIA (handguns) - This level of protection is becoming less and less common.
NIJ Level II(handguns) - This level of protection is an improvement on the performance of Level IIA products. It not only protects again larger rounds but it also protects the wearer against more of the impact force from the projectile. This is one of the more common materials used in lightweight vest and clothing.
No rifle ammunition protection
Protects from everything listed in Level IIA and:
Protects from .357 Magnum JSP (Jacketed Soft Point) bullets
NIJ Level IIIA(handguns) - This level is the most widely used for soft armor although some hard plate armor is also rated at the NIJ IIIA level. NIJ Level IIA is the protection most commonly used in manufacturing most Bulletproof Clothing.
No rifle ammunition protection
Protects from everything listed in Level IIA and:
Protects from .357 Sig FMJ FN (Flat Nose) bullets
Protects from .44 Magnum SJHP (Semi Jacketed Hollow Point)
NIJ Level III (Rifles) - These plates are designed to withstand up to six spaced rifle bullet strikes. Level III plates can be heavy.
NIJ Level III+ (Rifles) - This is not a recognized NIJ Rating but it is one that has been adopted by plate armor manufacturers to recognize their ability to stop more and faster rounds.
NIJ Level IV (Armor Piercing Rifles) - This is the highest rated in the 0101.06 standard.
This easy to wear protective vest provides protection to the child's body from the waist up to the neck including the front, sides, and back. • Weighs aprox. 4.2lbs • NIJ Level IIIA protection • Sizes: small (6-8), Medium (10-12), large (14-16) • Gender: Unisex • Available in: Blue, Black, Tan, White & Camo
Detachable overlapped Kevlar® panels are secured via Velcro in the torso portion to provide ballistic protection regardless, whether or not the hoodie is zipped up. • Weighs 3 to 5lbs • NIJ Level IIIA protection (including head) • Sizes: small (6-8), medium (10-12), large (14-16) • Gender: Unisex • Available in: Natty Navy
This mesh-lined waterproof jacket can be worn all year round and the removable bulletproof liner offers front and back protective area coverage. • Weighs 3lbs • NIJ Level IIIA protection • Sizes: small , medium , large & X-large • Gender: Male or female • Available in: Black, blue, red, teal, pink & magenta
The Talos Ballistics NIJ IIIA Bulletproof Youths Fleece will help to give you a little extra peace of mind when out and about. • Weighs 3lbs • NIJ Level IIIA protection • Sizes: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18 • Gender: Unisex • Available in: Navy, black, red, cobalt, green & burgundy
The Talos Ballistics NIJ IIIA Bulletproof Woman's Raven Vest is prefect for today's busy woman. A drop tail makes sure to keep your back warm when bending over. • NIJ Level IIIA protection • Sizes: X-small, small, medium, large, X-large & XX-large • Gender: Women's • Available in: Brown, dark brown & woodland
The Talos Ballistics NIJ IIIA Bulletproof Woman's Barn Coat is a classic design that is easy to move in. With little touches like inverted pleats and buttoned patch pockets, it's no surprise this coat continues to be a customer favorite. • NIJ Level IIIA protection • Sizes: X-small, small, medium, large & X-large • Gender: Women's • Available in: Tan and loden
The MC Armor Cardinali Women's Level II Bulletproof waterproof quilted vest is made of polyester with leather finishes. It has three NIJ 0101.06 ballistic panels certified Level II: two in front overlapping, one in back for total protection. • NIJ Level II protection • Sizes: Medium, large & X-large • Gender: Women's • Available in: Navy blue
The MC Armor Novak Women's Level II Bulletproof Cape carefully constructed of baby alpaca with leather finishes, It has three NIJ 0101.06 ballistic panels certified Level II: two in front overlapping, one in back. • NIJ Level II protection • Sizes: Small, medium, large & X-large • Gender: Women's • Available in: Navy blue & camel
Full Wrap featuring side coverage is available to provide additional ballistic protection. When the full wrap is added to clothing, the front and back panels overlap on each side providing an added tactical advantage. • NIJ Level IIIA protection • Sizes: 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52 & 54 (short or long) • Gender: Unisex • Available in: Black, camel, vicuna & charcoal
The BulletBlocker NIJ IIIA Bulletproof Farm Coat is constructed of heavyweight sandstone duck with removable ballistic panels discreetly placed in the front and back of the jacket. Designed to hold all your gear with two inside pockets, two flapped chest pockets, and two front hand-warmer pockets. • NIJ Level IIIA protection • Sizes: Medium, large, X-large & 2X-large • Gender: Men's • Available in: Black, brown & dark brown
The Bulletproof Zone NIJ IIIA Bulletproof Leather Biker Vest is a pure classic. It is constructed from premium cowhide leather, lined with black nylon, and offers a discrete way to conceal a lightweight, NIJ IIIA bulletproof liner. A single back panel is perfect for displaying your club's colors. • NIJ Level IIIA protection • Sizes: Small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large & 3X-large • Gender: Men's • Available in: Black
This bulletproof Wrangler Western Denim vest with leather finishes conceals two removable NIJ Certified Level IIIA ballistic panels on front and back covering vital organs. These panels are manufactured with a flexible ballistic technology that fits the body ergonomics. • NIJ Level IIIA protection • Sizes:Medium, large, X-large & 2X-large • Gender: Men's • Available in: Black and hide