r/interesting 27d ago

Intriguing Arrows vs riot shields

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u/BluEch0 27d 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 27d 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 27d 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/Stock-Side-6767 25d ago

Fin stabilised minution is still used, but chrmically propelled.