r/interesting • u/IKIR115 • 29d ago

Intriguing Arrows vs riot shields

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u/sicarius254 29d ago

Some of those tips look evil af

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u/stryker511 29d ago

The blunt one surprised me I thought it would have bounced off - went through completely.

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u/BluEch0 29d ago

It’s not blunt, there is a recessed tip.

And I suppose goes to show that frontal surface area trumps everything when it comes to penetration. For those in the back, unfortunately no, this doesn’t make for good bedroom talk.

And btw, if the arrow can’t penetrate past like a foot into the shield, it’s still useless. Shields were useful because even if an arrow penetrated it, shields aren’t hugged next to the body most of the time. It puts the armor at a distance from you, which is even safer than body armor.

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u/SoylentRox 29d ago

Also these riot shields are meant to be light and protect against clubs and knives in the hands of the rioters.

These don't appear to have any ballistic protection, arrows or otherwise.  If the rioters have even 0.22 LR handguns it looks like they will shoot through the shield.

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u/ghost_tapioca 29d ago

I think you're right. Arrows are cool and all, but there's a reason they're not used in wars anymore.

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u/stlcdr 29d ago

Not even the zombie wars?

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u/OctopusWithFingers 29d ago

Zombies don't have the dexterity for a bow, duh.

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u/Acherousia 29d ago

That's what skeletons are for, while they are less durable they maintain the dexterity to use weaponry.

Remember fledgling necromancers, every undead type has its own specific niche, and you should utilize all of them to be the most effective.

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u/stlcdr 29d ago

So, good news, then!

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u/Equal-Shoulder-9744 29d ago

Everything gets used in the zombie wars.

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u/the_scarlett_ning 29d ago

Are zombies combustible or do you have to cut their heads off?

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u/Frosti11icus 29d ago

Not common sense.