A N.J. school is getting armored shields to protect students and teachers in a mass shooting. Will others follow?

Gloucester City High School is getting 250 emergency response shields, designed to help protect students and teachers in the event of an active shooter situation.

Gloucester City Police Officers inspect the bullets impacts on a steel shield designed to protect students and teachers against gun violence. Wednesday, December 14, 2022. The test was done at the Holt Logistics Corp. grounds in Gloucester City, N.J.Read moreJose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer

by Melanie Burney

Updated Dec. 14, 2022, 6:43 p.m. ET

Published Dec. 14, 2022, 5:53 p.m. ET