Kalashnikov Introduces Their Own Version Of The "Shield"

[Zappa]

They could have used a few of these in Charlottesville and Berkeley:

Kalashnikov's Ominous New Police 'Shield' Looks Like Something Out of a Soylent Green Reboot

Kalashnikov Concern, the Russian arms manufacturer best known for its eponymous line of rifles used by militaries and militants alike the world over, has developed a new riot control vehicle which looks like something straight out of a dystopian hellscape, but is unfortunately extremely real.

The vehicle, dubbed the “Shchit” or Shield in English, vaguely resembles a bulldozer except with an armored shield instead of a blade attached to its arms, Popular Mechanics wrote. When the Shield arrives, it lowers the shield into place in front of it, creating a tall barrier to impede crowds and projectiles.

The shield contains a raised platform for law enforcement or troops to stand behind, with slits for observation or—more ominously—firing projectiles on rioters or protesters from behind cover. The vehicle also boasts a water cannon.

Frankly, this thing is terrifying and looks like nothing more than the infamous “scoop” riot-dispersal vehicles from 1973 dystopian sci-fi movie Soylent Green—though it kind of makes the original concept look quaint. It’d be easier to get out of the way of a slow-moving garbage truck with a scoop attached than escape a mobile, mechanical shield wall lined with riot police firing tear gas, rubber bullets and god knows what else.

http://gizmodo.com/kalashnikovs-ominous-new-police-shield-looks-like-somet-1798569389

They picked a good name for it, I'm sure when people see it coming they yell "Oh Shchit!"

 

[LoginName]

So bad ass, they even put warnings in braille on the blade!

 

[BKM5]

"Oh Shchit!" >>> Dying over here [emoji23]

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[Fixxah]

Looks pretty moblie.

 

[CRSIII]

But we have origami, so.

 

[S&WMan]

So bad ass, they even put warnings in braille on the blade!

That's funny. +1

 

[mclina]

Why is the author so pro-rioter?

 

[CapeTech]

So, when will this be approved for MA compliance?

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[Dennis in MA]

Hmmmm. Kalishnikov Shield. I don't think I'll be IWB'ing that, $75 rebate or no $75 rebate.

 

[enbloc]

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[snax]

A-Team Approved!

 

[MAGA99]

Dear President Trump,

Please order 10 of these vehicles to be delivered by the end of the year to every major city in the continental US. I'm sure the money we're saving not having to pay welfare to illegals will make this more or less deficit neutral. Upon delivery, please tour every major city in the continental US and have a big ol' rally!! Thank you!