Armadillo

 

Developed as the ultimate lightweight multipurpose shield for police use, later becoming the most widely used shield in both the UK and worldwide for police and security forces.

 

Intermediate Armadillo Shields are designed for pure tactics and form part of the CDS Training package to gain the best possible advantages over rioters securing arrests, dispersing crowds and advancing the front-line awaiting long-shield formations to consolidate ground won. From that safe barrier Less Lethals can be fired, decisions made under total safety even if under attack and safe withdrawal if necessary.