Posted on 11/17/2017 11:08:44 AM PST by w1n1
Point man on a tactical team in the military or Law Enforcement SWAT teams are usually assigned the “shield”. This lucky person has the extraordinary fun time to lug around a 20 pound Kevlar and peep through the small windows just to shoot one handed with their pistol. Though the shield has multiple purpose, it is a very clunky thing to use.
But, not bad as a bullet sponger, again as the person carrying one its a bitch if you’re taking some rounds.
Its a good thing that manufacturers are always thinking to innovate to help make things a little easier for the user.
Enter this tactical shield, it has an odd shape with a lot of cut outs. It appears that the cut outs are designed based on how one manipulates the shield with a weapon. The cut outs allow a weapon to be supported by the shield.
Watching this demo video is sorta comical but its second best (please excuse the “Inspector Clouseau” in the video) to give you an idea on how you can manipulate your pistol and shield. See the Universal shield video here.
Can it be thrown?
Does it bounce off objects and reliably return to the hand?
Is it made from a Vibranium Steel alloy?
Why not build the gun into the shield so that you don’t need to expose yourself to shoot?
After the action’s over you can dip it in Queso while knocking back a few beers. Just remember to get the bullets out or they’ll get stuck in your teeth.
These would have helped the US troops on D-Day.
It immediately drops the opponent...immediately. The pelvis and/or hip bones are shattered and they drop like a sack of potatoes allowing innumerable follow-up shots.
They would have been useful at Normandy, but now they’re more likely to be purchased by local code enforcers with DHS grants for no-knock raids for lawn mowing violations or people who put recyclables in the trash.
I saw one design that had just loose kevlar mat material that hung down below the shield. Like having a moving blanket hanging off the bottom down close to the ground. Probably hurt like a b*tch if someone did shoot you there, but it isn’t going to penetrate and it was flexible.
now that was funny.
however, for those who have issue, take it up with the fbi shooting school
A pelvic shot also has a great chance to hit the large blood vessels...femoral artery for one. They bleed fast.
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