Riot shields having ballistic properties

Abstract

A shield that is a riot shield that has certain ballistic properties. The shield is configured to give an individual protection during riots, and the like, from thrown cans, bottles, and rocks, among other projectiles, but also will give the user ballistic protection in the event that it is needed at the time.

1 . A shield having ballistic protection, said shield consisting of:
 A. A riot shield having a top portion;   B. firmly attached to an inside surface of said riot shield,   C. a ballistic shield, said ballistic shield having a back surface, said back surface having fixedly attached to said back surface, carrying handles for said ballistic shield;   D. said ballistic shield covering only a portion of said riot shield to provide open vision for a user near said top of said riot shield.