[Cannoneer No. 4]

A transparent gun shield might not be a bad idea.

Being able to quickly put a high volume of firepower on the people who are trying to kill you is often better than passive protection like armor. If the transparent gun shield can still let the gun and the gunner do their jobs, it is probably good. If it gets in the way or slows the gunner down, it may cause more problems than it is worth.

[ChadGore]

Re: A transparent gun shield might not be a bad idea.

Perhaps I'm over engineering, but . . .
With this mount taking the load, why not put optics on the gun and the camera/trigger on the dash of the cab ?

Didn't the IDF have a gun that could "shoot around corners" with the barrel seperated from the LCD screen and trigger ?

[SoCal Pubbie]

I DO not a bit about plastic! Lexan, which is actually a brand name for polycarbonate, is the stuff bullet proof glass is made of. It is practically indestructible. It is however, soft, so it deforms but does not break, unlike acrylic, but its softness allows it to scratch easily. In short order it might be tough to see through the thing in the field, particularly in a sandy environment. There are very fine sanding/polishing kits for plastic that I have heard are used for aircraft canopies, though I don't know if that is just for the factory or also used in the field.

I think you are right. The idea is to move fast and fire, not get buttoned up like a tank. I still wonder is some sort of shield might still be useful though.

[archy]

Being able to quickly put a high volume of firepower on the people who are trying to kill you is often better than passive protection like armor.

So invite some friends to the party....