How many Riot Shields does it take to stop Arrows ?

Published on August 14, 2019
Duration: 13:28

This video, presented by Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced individual with knowledge of archery kinetics and various bow types, tests the effectiveness of riot shields against different archery projectiles. It details penetration tests using a recurve bow, a compound bow (PSE Stinger at 300-350 fps), and a high-performance crossbow (TenPoint Nitro XRT at 470 fps and 190 ft-lbs). The results demonstrate that standard riot shields offer limited protection against powerful archery equipment, with multiple shields and specialized bolts required for significant resistance.

Quick Summary

Standard Polycarbonate/Plastic riot shields offer limited protection against powerful archery equipment. A TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow (470 fps, 190 ft-lbs) penetrated two shields completely, while a compound bow (300-350 fps) achieved significant penetration through one shield.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Riot Shields vs Archery
  2. 01:13Recurve Bow Penetration Test
  3. 03:36PSE Stinger Compound Bow Overview
  4. 04:24Compound Bow Shield Penetration
  5. 06:56TenPoint Nitro XRT Crossbow Specs
  6. 08:30Crossbow Bolt Penetration Test
  7. 10:11Final Test: Broadheads vs Multiple Shields

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the penetration capability of a TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow against riot shields?

The TenPoint Nitro XRT, shooting at 470 fps with 190 ft-lbs of energy, easily penetrates one riot shield, passes through a water jug, and penetrates a second shield. With a Muzzy broadhead, it penetrates two shields completely and impacts a third.

How effective are standard riot shields against compound bows?

Standard Polycarbonate/Plastic riot shields offer limited resistance to compound bows. In testing, an arrow from a PSE Stinger compound bow (300-350 fps) achieved significant penetration, passing through one shield and nearly exiting the back.

Can a recurve bow penetrate a riot shield?

Yes, a recurve bow with field tips can penetrate a riot shield to some extent. The arrow in the test caused slight penetration and cracked the back of the shield but did not pass through completely.

What are the specifications of the TenPoint Nitro XRT crossbow?

The TenPoint Nitro XRT is described as the world's fastest production crossbow, capable of shooting at 470 feet per second (fps) and delivering approximately 190 foot-pounds (ft-lbs) of energy.

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