The Mundbora Training Bag, designed to protect through specialty strap configuration and slash-resistant facing. Handcrafted by the Amish community in Northern Maine.
ALICE Training® gives educators and staff decision-making tools for violent critical incidents — options that can be used alone or in combination, not a rigid checklist. Mundbora Body Shields are designed to be worn every day, so when an alert comes, protection is already on the body rather than locked away.
Mundbora is not affiliated with ALICE Training Institute. ALICE® is a registered trademark. The matrix below is intended to help safety planners think through how different bags and insert combinations may support trained response options — not to replace certified instruction.
Recognize danger through senses, announcements, or notifications.
Secure the room, barricade entry points, and prepare while help is on the way.
Share accurate, real-time information so others can make sound decisions.
As a last resort, disrupt an intruder's focus with noise, movement, and distraction.
Leave the danger zone quickly when a safe path is available.
Each row shows how a Mundbora bag — or bag with an optional insert — may support trained ALICE options. Relevance reflects practical utility during that phase, not a prescribed sequence. Your team may use one option or several.
| Product | Alert | Lockdown | Inform | Counter | Evacuate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Shield Backpack 6″ or 8″ panel · daily carry | Worn on arrival — no retrieval step when danger is recognized. | Front panel deploys as a barrier; straps can assist door tie-down. | Hands stay free for phones and PA coordination. | Slash-resistant facing adds protection if confrontation is unavoidable. | Back-worn shield protects during hallway movement; hands free for exits. |
| Body Shield Computer Bag 4″ panel · laptop carry | Natural fit for staff who already carry a computer bag daily. | Compact panel for door-adjacent positioning in offices and classrooms. | Laptop and phone remain accessible for alerts and coordination. | Lightweight shield for staff who need mobility in tighter spaces. | Single-shoulder carry keeps one hand open while moving to rally points. |
| SD Body Shield Self-defense series · streamlined | Always accessible for staff assigned to high-traffic areas. | Quick to position; suited for rapid room securing. | Minimal bulk while communicating with others. | Purpose-built for close-quarters self-defense scenarios. | Lighter profile supports faster movement through corridors. |
| SD Computer Bag Self-defense series · computer bag | Discrete everyday carry for administrators and itinerant staff. | Deployable panel while securing an office or conference room. | Device access for real-time updates during a lockdown. | Balanced option when counter is a trained last resort. | Portable protection while guiding students toward exits. |
| Training Bag Specialty straps · slash-resistant facing | Ideal for drills — staff practice with the same gear they'll carry. | Strap configuration supports improvised barricade techniques. | Useful in scenario training for communication under stress. | Designed for physical engagement training and last-resort defense. | Supports evacuation drills with realistic carry weight and handling. |
| Any bag + Bullet-Resistant Panel Level IIIA insert · optional upgrade | Pre-installed insert means no assembly during an incident. | Added ballistic protection when sheltering near doors or windows. | No change to communication workflow. | Stronger barrier if an intruder enters the secured space. | Back-facing protection while moving through open areas. |
| Any bag + Anti-Stab Board Stab-resistant insert · optional upgrade | Ready when alert transitions to close-contact threat. | Reinforces the panel held against a door or barricade. | — | Purpose-built for edged-weapon scenarios during counter actions. | Carried passively during egress. |
| Any bag + Trauma Pad Insert Behind-panel cushioning · optional upgrade | Passive readiness — no action required at alert. | Reduces blunt-force injury if pressed against a door under impact. | — | Backface protection if the panel absorbs a strike. | Comfort and protection during prolonged movement to rally points. |
Training builds judgment. Mundbora adds something training alone cannot — a physical barrier that is already with the person making decisions. That combination can increase confidence during drills and, in the worst case, improve the odds for staff and students they protect.
Body shields integrate into existing safety protocols without requiring new infrastructure. They are carried like any other bag, which means protection stays normalized rather than stigmatized.
Mundbora Body Shields use robust 1000 denier Cordura and practical backpack or computer-bag proportions for work, school, and travel.
A UHMWPE cut-resistant front panel helps protect against slashes, sharp objects, and impact while keeping the bag familiar to carry.
Bullet-resistant, anti-stab, trauma-pad, and rifle special-threat inserts are available separately to tailor protection to your needs.