Personal Protection: Bulletproofing Your Book Bag 

Many people have mentioned steel plate. Remember, lots of schools have metal detectors. Also remember that body armor is prohibited in some places so the AR plates, the Kevlar book bags, etc. may not be available to everyone. then there's the matter of cost. The ceramic tile was $1.97 How much does the tactical back pack cost? And remember, you have to get your books out of your bag without everyone seeing the tile. So the armor has to be under the books even if it may be more effective on top of them.

I was hoping to see the Paul produce a backpack from his jacket pocket. "I'm using the red Jansport, 21 liter dual strap three pocket shoulder carried backpack"

Well, that's something I have in common with a 9mm. Can't get through an algebra book.

Imagine being a local librarian and seeing Paul's face when he returns those books. You be the judge.

Stoned guy: "uhhh why you got a duct tape wrapped tile, plexiglass, and body armor in your bag? Sober guy: "why are you talking to a 2 liter of orange soda?"

That dang 9th pellet flyer struck again!

Cashier: That’s a lot of fleece, whatcha making? Paul: A new and improved high tech fleece bullet stop.

"As they say, it's all fun and games till somebody pulls out an m16" -Paul Harrell

I've discovered that copies of the US Tax Code will stop just about anything providing you have wagon to haul them around with.

" I have a few guns, let's see what we can learn". Sounds good.

"Remember....it's all fun and games until someone pulls out a M16." - Words to live by!

"We're not going to talk about the politics of governing bodies...who have shown again and again that they're incapable of protecting us, but still pass and enforce regulations prohibiting us from protecting ourselves." Enough said right there.

Did anyone feel Paul's heart break a little having to do this topic?

I wish i was half the man his jacket is...

This must've been incredibly uncomfortable to shoot, record, and edit this entire thing. Thank you for this, I hope this could potentially help someone.

Who is this impostor? It's not raining when he's filming. Must be fake.

I know this comment is just that. A comment but I’m a retired firefighter and I’ve used 511 brand gear bags and the backpacks they sell have a compartment in the pack panel that will fit an armor plate if you should choose to put one in it. Like I said just a comment. Love the videos keep them coming 2A for life.

Just had a thought.... Step one: Cut 3A armor to fit backpack. Step two: paint a face and hair onto body armor. Step three: Tell anyone who asks that it is an art project, or their child's spirit totem.

I know a guy who was working part time at an automotive shop which was owned by a sort of shady owner near Culver City, CA when some of the shady owner's acquaintances dropped in for a visit... and a hit. The visitors went about executing the owner, and decided to shoot everyone in the place, probably so as to leave no witnesses. So my acquaintance was working on a car when the shooting started. A scumbag came around the rear of the car and shot my acquaintance from his left side. My acquaintance had quite the pot belly going on. The .380 went through his belly from the left side and exited through the right side, causing some tissue damage but missing most of the abdominal muscle, and missing the intestines all together. My acquaintance also carried loads of old business cards in his wallet, as he never threw _anything_ away. So after being shot through the abdomen, he turned to his right and started to run from the threat. The shooter fired a second shot. Feeling the pain of being shot a second time, my acquaintance fell face down on the floor and played dead. As it turned out, he was shot right in the ass but the .380 caliber FMJ bullet was stopped by his wallet. He was the only one in the shop to survive. The acquaintance was a friend of my ex-father-in-law is still alive as far as I know. He was never exceptionally wise, but hopefully he learned to stay away from shady people. What does any of this have to do with book bags? Not much, except that a book bag with books in it CAN save your ass if you're lucky enough.

I would love to see a public official at the scene of whatever “mass shooting” explaining during a press conference why body armor isn’t legal in that jurisdiction and name which politicians voted for it.

Paul Harrell is the RU-vid version of Saturday Morning Cartoons.

I'd love to see you cover rust and gun care. Living in the PNW I'm sure you have forgotten more about rust prevention then I can learn.

Paul walks up to the register at a bookstore. Cashier: "Doing some light reading during lockdown I see." Paul: "Oh, it's not for me, it's for my gun."

I can't imagine the poor trash man who found a backpack full of bullet holes and soaked in red liquid

The major error with this test is paul always stacks his rounds through the same exact hole. If you had a mortal shoot it, it might have a different outcome.

We receive the “Run, Hide, Fight” training at my workplace. I would prefer to be able to carry without the fear of termination but it is good training nonetheless.

great info

Such a cool dude. Paul’s the Bob Ross of shooting.

holy hell, this is both sad and really interesting, makes me want to study a bit more the concept of bulletproofing stuff

You're a good and carring man,Paul.That a great topic,I'm just glad my children are grown adults.

This is a touchy subject, but I'm glad you covered it, Paul. Thanks. As a teacher, in a school district that prohibits teachers from conceal carrying (despite state laws allowing the opposite) it's important we look at alternative options of defending ourselves and our children.

Sad topic but can’t think of anyone better suited to discuss options

My kid is 14 and it's such a narrow window when she'll have the back pack: immediately before and after school. Without researching school shootings before writing this, I think most school shootings happen during school hours. So the fortified book bag won't do any good in the locker room. Plus, I couldn't pay my daughter to walk around with a book bag like that. Teens blab and she'd be like, "Look at this shit my dad is making me carry."

“It’s all fun and games until someone pulls out an M16”

Thank you Paul. This is a sobering subject and I'm glad you presented it in a straightforward manner.

The books idea is a good one. I've been sending my kids to school with cinder blocks in their book bags. It get's past the metal detectors but my kids are dumb as nails.

So, any update on the availability of the Paul Harrell action figures? 😁

"... and it might very well save the life of the person behind you"

Another great presentation. Here's a helpful note. It's not just kids that carry backpacks. Many adults work in settings where it would not be uncommon to bring a bookbag to work. They're so much more useful than say, a briefcase. However in addition to all of the items you determined to provide projectile resistance, add to that my ham and cheese sandwich on whole wheat and sometimes a small bag of chips or Oreos. Now let's take a look!

Thank you for everything. Every bit of knowledge and every minute that you spent putting these videos together. For the time that you invested in us as an audience. I'm pretty sure your getting this a lot but you helped me so much with your channel I could never repay you for your generosity. You are truly admired and loved deeply by all of us. I feel so lucky to have discovered your channel a few years ago and I plan on going back and taking notes so that I can pass what you taught us onto someone else. Your work will be remembered for many years to come. Im praying for you and your family. I know life isn't fair but this feels like a spike through my heart. Your what every man aspires to be, just having been yourself. Sorry for the essay but you are a hero to me. So once again thank you your immensely appreciated.

Thanks for making the Bullet Proofing Your Bookbag video.

Honestly, this is impressive. Time to wrap myself in books before work next year....

Somebody who cares about the well being of his fellow humans. While most just wants to blame others or argue anything under the sun when it comes to mass shootings, here is someone coming up with something. This is the best gun channel on youtube hands down and possibly the best youtube channel there is. This guy teaches alot more then just stuff about guns, people can learn alot from this channel and Paul Harell. I know this wasnt an easy video to make but im happy he did. If i ever have kids, guess what is gonna be in their backpacks?

Thank you for not talking politics about the incompetence of those who do nothing to protect us but time and again try to reduce our ability to protect ourselves. I appreciate your unbiased stance. I feel that I am just as unbiased.

Paul... do you ever just stop, and stare at how amazingly beautiful your area is?

In our HH-60H we had over the floor armor against small arms fire that was high density ceramic bonded between sheets of fibre glass. They were pretty effective at fast rope heights. The rounds would break the ceramic, but, the panels remained in service until they could be repaired or had full through failure. A little sealant, speed tape and paint, good to go. With random hits, (not stacking) full through failure was not experienced. The real problem with the armor is it is very heavy and impacted weight and balance of the helo limiting load and pax.

Keep up the good job! I love that when I see one of your videos the explanation given is detailed and not just something to complement guns being fired. This channel is one of the few that puts out videos that make me feel more educated after I see them, and not just entertained for 10 minutes.

Okay, fine; you've twisted my arm. Just registered with Patreon for the first time ever so I can subscribe. Keep on keeping on.

I remember having anywhere between 2 and 10 books a day, sometimes hard to even carry lol. Informative as always.. Keep up the great work!!

It is a dreadful topic but it’s needs to be talked about. Thanks for going there!

Its a sad day when you have to make these videos. But at least your giving sound advice and helpful things if you want to go that way. Thank you Paul Harrell

Lol I’ve never heard (in person) anyone call a back pack a book bag in my life, other than once. I love Paul’s Oregon accent.

just in time. needed a Harrell fix

Paul, I am a Fudd and also a teacher. The one flaw in your testing is that every student alive today will respond "What's a book?". Maybe your next demonstration could show us if a Panasonic, Dell or Apple laptop would work best with the laminated ceramic and 3A armor. Great video as always.

Paul always makes my day better.

Brilliant, simply brilliant! Ty.

12 min video out for 3 mins with 500+ likes. Go Paul!

When you realize that body armour rated for rifle calibres are expensive for a reason.

thanks Paul. Great as usual

Professional as always. Thank you Paul and crew.

Thumbs up for the shout out to Johnny B. He thinks you're the bees knees too, I think.

Last time I came this early I had to apologize profusely and blame stress from work

Appreciate the last few videos Paul. Timely, serious and informative. Thx

Sir I have been in law enforcement since June of 1976. I just would like to thank you for the information and thought provoking ideas. Very good thank you.

I remember back when We had Gun racks In Our truck's, 1 shotgun 1 rifle On School Grounds...

The legend

Great video. Thanks Paul !

Another Excellent video Paul 👍👍👍

AR500 sells level III backpack plates that slide into the laptop compartment of your bag. Little heavy, but you can trust your life on it.

Great content as usual, but all the same I agree I wish people didn't need this at all. That said, better it's out there for those who need it than unpublished for those who do.

Paul, Great videos! Appreciate all the knowledge you provide.

Good lessons, thanks Paul. 👍

6:50 let's get this out onto a tray, nice

Not as much fun as rucking around the PH "Meat Target". Teacher: "What's that smell coming from your backpack, Johnny?"

another excellent video covering a great topic ... Thanks Paul

You’re a good man for doing this. Information and education is great.

For anyone who wants to know they make bullet resistant book bags, with level 3a panels made in. Just do a quick Google search

Woohoo! Edit: Woohoo for another great video, not the relatively dark topic.

Great info as always !!!

AS always, very good material

I've just been informed that a number of books were reported missing from the "Self Help" section of Paul Harrel's library this morning.

Paul, I think I speak for most subscribers when I say I want a t-shirt that says: "It's all fun and games until someone pulls out an M16."

I have so much appreciation for you Paul. A great, level headed, and knowledgeable teacher and presenter. This is the only youtube channel I've ever checked at least once a week for new uploads, even though I have subscribed. Well done!

I love how each lesson is so crystal clear.... Thank you sir. God bless

Sometimes when I pick my grandson up from school his back pack is so heavy with books he asks me to carry it for him!! This is a second grader!! Anyone besides me see something wrong with that!

Hello, any update on that website using part of your video to sell a bed holster?

Much respect and gratitude, sir. My heart (and yours, too I’m sure) breaks that this information is needed.

Am I the only one that was surprised by Paul's choice of books? A plethora of really good stuff there!!

Love the video, but i feel the need to point out that you're more likely to die in transit to/from your school than in a school shooting. Speaking from personal experience, i was nearly run down at least twice and i knew a girl who spent 5 months in the hospital when a sedan sailed through a red light and hit her on a corner. I knew absolutely no-one, who knew anyone, who knew anyone that died in a school shooting. Graduated from highschool last year, so i think the anecdote is still relevant.

It's unfortunate that this video had to be made, but it's still very useful information.

Paul great job I appreciate your demeanor on this topic and the practical knowledge you brought to the table great job.

Another Great Video...You are a Vast Help to our community Paul...thank you...

Sad that this issue even arises. Happily though we have true patriots like mr Harrell to do conclusive test in the event of this being needed. I am going to put level 3+ (sorry forgot the +)soft armor in my kids backpacks before next year. Thanks for the videos and all the work you put into your videos and as always thank you for your service to your county. 💪🇺🇸

"In some states, citizens are not allowed to wear body armour" The government is onto something :0

Great information Paul!

Good to see Paul buying appropriate books ... he was JUICING those sodas

Would it be lighter to just get an ar500 steel plate in the backpack?

SECOND....AMENDMENT that is....👍🏻🇺🇸

Glad to see that you're still with us this year. Stay strong brother.

Thanks again Paul.