Selecting Riot Shields: Material, Weight and Ballistic Options
Match the shield to the threat. Polycarbonate handles impact and chemical splash; ballistic composites are for situations where firearms are a realistic risk.
Weight and grip decide whether officers actually keep the shield up. A lighter shield used properly beats a heavy one dropped after ten minutes.
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We let officers carry three weights in training and pick one. Uptake and posture both improved.