DIY bullet resistant panel for a backpack
1 - create a template from cardboard that fits the inside of the backpack, closet to the back
2 - cut 6 layers of either fiberglass/carbon fiber/ kevlar / or other high tensile strength fabric to match the template
3 - cut 1 shape from 16 gage steel
4 - layer the fabric so that the fabric is at a 30 or 45 degree offset. Put the steel plate under the top layer of fabirc
5 - Us high strength fiberglas epoxy and push the epoxy into each layer so that the whole set of layers has expoxy in the fabric and between the layers
6 - press the template together and hold in place until the expoxy sets
7 - trim the excess, smo0th the edges, apply a layer of spray paint of a color that blends with the backpack.
8 - insert into the backpack so that the metal plate side is facing away from the child.
Using Kevlar, I have seen this stop pistols and shotgun rounds. Based on that performance, I believe it would stop the first .223 round. Now that I have my AR, I will have to test this at the range again.
WRT: 2
Ever cut Kevlar?
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So what’s the additional weight and thickness?