A ballistic blanket is provided and includes a pliable outer shell or
housing that encompasses an inner ballistic core which is housed or
contained within an inner shell or housing. Secured to exterior portions
of the ballistic blanket are a series of handles and one or more
attaching straps or buckles that facilitate the securement of devices
such as a carrier panel. In one design, the interior ballistic core
comprises a high performance fiber such as an aramid fiber, high
molecular weight polyethylene, a combination of high performance fiber
types, or a non-woven thermoplastic composite.