Board Thread:Suggestions/@comment-25923133-20151218001217/@comment-26160923-20151222200145

Kevin7704 wrote: Iron ISO wrote: Riot shield wasn't strong enough to deflect bullets, unless it was build to deflect low caliber like pistols. it's a ballistic shield, not a riot shield

ballistic shield is built out of metal, so it withstands bullets

riot shield was meant to protect against objects like bottles, rocks, etc Ballistic shield is made out of plate metal melded with kevlar.

Riot shields can protect against small firearms. Riot officers use them.