It consists of a rigid plate that weighs only 600 grams, like a notebook and less than a math book, and it protects at the moment so that the child can use it as a shield,” said Ballesteros.
He also specified that the company is developing products of this type with different levels of shielding which are tested by United States Institute of Justice, in accredited laboratories.
“We have a level 3 A, developed against 9mm, 44, and 45mm handguns. And we have another level 4, consisting of a top plate that protects against R-15 weapons and assault rifles,” he said.
He assured that “basically our mission is to save lives, that’s what we work for, that’s why we develop products, The situations are very difficult, however, we are providing a solution so that parents, grandmothers, uncles, are a little calmer about being able to send their children to school”.
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He added that the company Miguel Caballero has another patent for an undershirt that can be ballistic or bifunctional against attack by firearm or knife.
“We have clients, for example, in Germany who ask us for this shirt to go out more calmly to jog in the park in the early morning hours”he indicated.
He reported that “we have another option: it is a normal padded vest like those used by children in schools with a fully prepared armor, for a twelve-year-old boy to withstand the impact of an attack. We have also developed boards for a classroom where the teacher can lower it and turn it into a shield and other additional ones, such as the desk cover”.
He added that this service is accompanied by trainings for teachers, parents and children.
