The first thing that actually caught my attention was not necessarliy the bullet proof capability but rather the tornado shelter aspect. I have lived in Texas and Alabama for most of my life and I would love to know there was safe place for kids when an f5 tonado is bearing down on your location. I am not for certain but I bet that was the original plan since this company is from Oklahoma.
It is a shame that we now have to consider things like this as an option for school kids against an armed intruder. The company is going to make a ton of money no doubt. I like this idea better than arming teachers. At least they can use the space for something else when there is no crisis going on. I appreciate and respect your “devils advocate” opinions. I think we need more people like you to speak up and generate more productive discussions. Thanks for reading and interacting.
Well that brings up another question about tornado shelters. Because Oklahoma is one of "those" states that has always had the possibility of devastating tornadoes hitting schools and so forth, haven't they already created bunkers and/or shelters? I would think it would be in the main plans when the school is being built in areas prone to them... Now I'm curious, one of these days I'll ask my cousin on Facebook; she lives out there. My mother was born and raised there too, and I know every home had one... whether that carried over into newer construction though, I don't know...
One good thing about a tornado is at least there is some indication or warning they are coming toward you. (Unlike earthquakes where I grew up)... But, we can't predict a psycho with a gun, and yes, this would be better than arming those teachers.
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You would think that they would have installed shelters by now but amazingly most have not. I know that the Chickasaw tribe will install a shelter for their citizens that live in Oklahoma. I would be curious to hear what your cousin has to say too.
We'll talk!Well, I will definitely let you know @givonwayne! Matter of fact, she works in the real estate market at some capacity.