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Algernon Moncrieff

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Thu Jun 12, 2014, 01:23 AM Jun 2014

Iowa Teachers’ Invention Could Save Lives in School Shooting Situation

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Some Iowa teachers have taken the protection of their students and themselves into their own hands thanks to a creative safety solution.

“The Sleeve” is a twelve gauge carbon steel case that slides over the door’s closer arm, securing it from the inside. It has been tested by engineers and is able to withstand over 550 foot-pounds of pressure.


Complete article and video: http://whotv.com/2014/06/11/iowa-teachers-invention-could-save-lives-in-school-shooting-situation/




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Iowa Teachers’ Invention Could Save Lives in School Shooting Situation (Original Post) Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2014 OP
simple and effective xxqqqzme Jun 2014 #1
Hey, that's my hometown..... all american girl Jun 2014 #2
Where else would an All-American Girl be from? Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2014 #5
What an annoying website... Antler Jun 2014 #3
1) Agreed & 2 ) Sorry Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2014 #4
I agree... Antler Jun 2014 #6
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