Armoured backpack sales soar in the US

After the Connecticut school massacre, Ken Larson and his wife have decided to buy their son an armoured backpack – even though the one-year-old won’t be in school for a few more years.

“My son’s life is invaluable,” said Mr Larson, 41, of Salt Lake City. “If I can get him a backpack for 200 dollars (€150) that makes him safer, I don’t even have to think about that.”