Abstract: A shutter system, comprising a frame assembly including first and second track members, each having first and second ends, and first and second end spacer members rigidly mounted to said first and second ends, respectively, so that said frame assembly defines a rectangular opening cooperatively larger than the opening of a window or door to be protected. A predetermined number of articulated and stackable slats having each first and second longitudinal sides, and first and second end sides. The slats being hingedly mounted to abutting slats, and further including a corresponding number of hinge pins journaled by the curved longitudinal folds of the longitudinal sides of abutting slats. The hinge pins have a cooperative length that extends beyond the width of the slats. The ends are removably lodged within the slots in the track members when deployed for protection of the window or door.