Ballistic Shield Use

[Hata]

I read some where before, you can use a oil barrel to DIY a shield and you can even mount a tac light on top...

Let me see if I can remember what material used.
Oil Barrel; Plexiglass; window rubber molding (like those used on PC mod); 1" water pipe and angle pipe nipple for handle; Screws too add realism.

[Con Murder]

Only indoor and only for breaching scenerios. I cannot stand campers who sit in the one bunker with full cover for them and wait so I will not aid those style players with a shield!!

[DarkAngel]

What about Consumable shields? A Metal or Wood Frame where the body and internals are made of hard insulation foam, maybe 1 inch thick. Real shields after being shot a few times end up giving, heavier calibers also can go through it. So I figure higher FPS guns like bolt actions etc with heavier weights should be able to punch through it while higher rof guns shooting less than 300 would take 5-10 rounds to go through it. This would allow for limited use of the shield, and prevent bunkering.

Your thoughts?

[Donster]

Originally Posted by DarkAngel

What about Consumable shields? A Metal or Wood Frame where the body and internals are made of hard insulation foam, maybe 1 inch thick. Real shields after being shot a few times end up giving, heavier calibers also can go through it. So I figure higher FPS guns like bolt actions etc with heavier weights should be able to punch through it while higher rof guns shooting less than 300 would take 5-10 rounds to go through it. This would allow for limited use of the shield, and prevent bunkering.

Your thoughts?

i REALLY like that idea. that way snipers can have that extra little edge over standard troops with an anti-material purpose. also, it prevents the shield user's from running too close to people in fear of getting shot through the sheild. that, and the fact that they only have a pistol, really limits their combat effectiveness, thus balancing the game.

EDIT:

forgot to add, it should only be consumable up to a point. in that the frame and plexi-glass window should be made tough, but the actual sheild part should be consumable and be able to be replaced after each use . i.e.: the door frame is made to last, but the door (in this case the actual part that stops the bbs) is made to be consumable.

[DarkAngel]

If the idea is something that the community supports, I may consider making a prototype. Im not a huge shield user (I find them too bulky for outdoor use) but the idea intregues me.

[Oborous]

Originally Posted by FOX_111

Exacly, modern shields are as light as 10lbs. Depending on the size and accessories.
Ours was about 30-40lbs. It was a rugged bitch to carry. Good thing the handles where made like the real ones and confortable to use.

If you can find a decent sized, NIJ 0101.06 Level III or better shield for 10 lbs, please PM me with the details.

Originally Posted by DarkAngel

What about Consumable shields? A Metal or Wood Frame where the body and internals are made of hard insulation foam, maybe 1 inch thick. Real shields after being shot a few times end up giving, heavier calibers also can go through it. So I figure higher FPS guns like bolt actions etc with heavier weights should be able to punch through it while higher rof guns shooting less than 300 would take 5-10 rounds to go through it. This would allow for limited use of the shield, and prevent bunkering.

Your thoughts?

DonP, of Unconventional Airsoft, did some 'pain' testing of BB's that was shot into floral foam; that might work.

Modern shields, for non 7.62 AP rifle threats (aka Level IV shield) must be able to withstand six hits, with a specified proximity. There are a variety of armors that exceed this standard by a fair margin, assuming it's not close proximity (i.e. same hole).