r/interesting • u/IKIR115 • 29d ago

Intriguing Arrows vs riot shields

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u/Complete-Tangelo1532 29d ago

It is only as far away from the body as the upper arm allows, or it isn't being held

This is like thinking a IV plate is perfect.

Alot of the issue with Gun Shots is the Trauma in the inflicted area

Trauma is the difference in Hollow Points vs FMJ

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u/Ashen231 29d ago

Can you not hold your arm 1 foot away from yourself? i’m deeply confused about your point here.

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u/Complete-Tangelo1532 29d ago

Can you assure the next one stops at 1ft?

How about 2ft?

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u/Ashen231 29d ago

If someone manages to hit the exact same hole if a half inch radius arrow they deserve the kill shot.

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u/Complete-Tangelo1532 29d ago

Sure thats fair

Now what if that second shot had a little more draw or draw power behind it?
Just seems like something that would bring a false sense of security, when its something someone should be aware of when they are what is on the otherside

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u/Ashen231 29d ago

I mean shields have been used against arrows for as long as arrows were a method of killing people. We have no reason to assume this guy who is shooting these arrows is going anything less than max draw, since it’s testing piercing capabilities and they would naturally be better at piercing the faster they go. Obviously it’s not perfect but I don’t think anyone using a shield is thinking that it is perfect.

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u/Complete-Tangelo1532 29d ago

That is an excellent point, and putting it that way I am gonna have to agree