What’s a riot shield?

Riot shield is a common defensive instrument used by modern riot police and military. The concrete structure of riot shield includes shield plate and bracket plate. The shield plate of the anti-riot shield is mostly convex circular arc or curved rectangle, and the support plate is fixed on the back of the shield plate through the connecting piece. So do you know what a riot shield is?

A riot shield (police shield) is a type of light protection device deployed by police and some military organizations. Riot shields are generally long enough to cover a person of medium stature, from the top of their head to their knees, though smaller one-handed models can also be used. Riot shields are often used for riot control to protect users from melee attacks using blunt or sharp weapons and projectiles thrown. Riot shields have been shown to protect bearers and prevent protesters from breaking through police lines, but their use may actually encourage people to throw objects. Riot shields can also be used by protesters and made of simple materials, such as wood or scrap metal.

Riot shields are used in almost all countries with standardized police forces and are produced by many companies. They are usually used with batons. Most riot shields are made of transparent polycarbonate, allowing the user to see objects thrown at them.

Here I recommend a popular regular shield to give everyone a brief introduction：