Using text books as protection?

[Reyn]

There was a test i saw and i cant remember where but a guy took some text books and did some testing with common handgun calibers. This came after one of the school shootings and he was advocating using the books and putting a backpack on. The books stopped the rounds and i thought it was very informative. I just dont remember how many books it took. It was less than i thought. These were hardback books. It's not much but it could make a difference. I advised my kids if they are caught and cant get out to take their backpack and cover up. Again,not much but better than nothing.

 

[novaDAK]

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot31.htm

I don't know if this is what you're talking about but it's the only one I've seen.

 

[psyopspec]

More of a strategies and tactics question, but yes school books make excellent impromptu weapons (if flung) in the face of nothing more powerful being available.

Writing utensils can be sharp enough with the proper force behind them. Doors can be sometimes be barricaded with the use of a chair. Cell phones are good to have. OC spray is legal in many areas.

Edit: I see that you meant for defensive use. In that case, certainly better than nothing.

 

[gaudio5]

Mythbusters i belive did this study and the only bullet that penetrated was a 357 mag round at 20ft

 

[Reyn]

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot31.htm

I don't know if this is what you're talking about but it's the only one I've seen

It wasnt that. This was a guy i think on the local news i believe.He was shooting through the backpack itself but thanks for that link. I havent visited the Box of truth in a while. That was very informative.