Protective Table/Desk

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a table for use by at least one person in protection from attackers/aggressors and more particularly protection from an active shooter's bullets or other lethal projectiles.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for shielding persons from bullets and high-speed projectiles comprising:
 A. a table comprising:
 i. a table top comprising a top surface and a bottom surface; 
 ii. at least one handle coupled to the bottom surface; 
 iii. a plurality of legs coupled to, and extending perpendicularly downward from the bottom surface; 
 iv. the table top further comprising at least one layer of bullet-resistant material. 
   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the at least one layer of bullet resistant material is comprised of at least one of the following materials: fiberglass; steel; titanium; ceramic; shear-thickening fluid; or magnetorheological fluid. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the bullet-resistant material is comprised of Armorcore® material. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the bullet-resistant material is coated with at least one layer of durable material. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4  wherein the durable material comprises at least one layer of Tuff Coat® material. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the at least one handle is configured for gripping by human hands. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of legs are comprised of steel.