Imperfect? I would go a bit further. This is a perfect solution to separate taxpayers from their money for absolutely NO gain.

Tornado protection? How is a tiny blanket going to protect someone and stay in place when the wind is is strong enough to blow furniture around?

Ballistic protection? Isn't using a bright red blanket a little like waving a bright object in front of a raging bull?

The "crazy world" we live in is one in which snake oil is purchased by those who should know better. "Think about the children"???