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Originally posted by aceto
The shield is meant to be held low to protect the body.. and people rioting over any kind of sports event are not victims if they get bashed in the head with a shield.
Originally posted by rcanem
You are correct the purpose of the shield is to form a wall with the ones to your right and left, that is no techique I was ever taught, but it has been a few years since I have taken the Riot Control training. The baton is used for all the bashing.
Originally posted by aceto