The United Shield LW RRS 21" x 30" Shield - Level IIIA is a versatile ballistic shield designed for tactical use by law enforcement and security personnel. It provides high-level ballistic protection in a compact and lightweight design.
RRS Shield Line
The United Shield RRS shield is a multifunctional ambidextrous shield suitable for both left and right-handed operators. It adapts well to various tactical scenarios including dynamic entry, hostage situations, domestic settings, and routine patrols. Featuring the proven ERT tri-grip handle design, it offers operators multiple grip options for deploying long weapons or handguns. The shield is available in multiple ballistic protection levels including Level IIIA, Lightweight (LW) IIIA, Lightweight III+, and options with or without a viewport.
Features
- United Shield ERT tri-grip handle
- Loop on rear of shield for added versatility
- Available with standard viewport or MXV viewport
- Ambidextrous design for left and right-handed users
Ballistic Performance
Available in Level IIIA and Lightweight IIIA ballistic protection levels, the shield protects against:
- .357 Sig 125 grain TMJ at 1450 ft/s
- .44 Magnum 240 grain Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point at 1450 ft/s
- Level III+ variants offer multi-hit capability against rifle threats such as:
- 7.62×51 NATO Ball (M80)
- 7.62×39 123 gr AK47 MSC
- 5.56×45 55gr M193
- 5.56×45 62gr Federal Bonded (LE223T3)
Level IIIA Special Threats
- 9mm +P+ 127 grain Supreme Expansion Technology (SXT) projectiles
- .357 SIG 115 grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) projectiles
- .357 SIG 125 grain Gold Dot Hollow Point (GDHP) projectiles
- .40 caliber 95 grain Aguila projectiles
- 9mm Fiocchi 115 grain FMJ projectiles
- 5.7×28 40-grain Hornady V-Max (Blue Tip) projectiles
- 5.7×28 27-grain SS195 Lead-free Hollow Point (LFHP) projectiles
- 7.62×25 95 grain Tokarev FMJ projectiles
Dimensions and Weight
- Level IIIA RRS – 21” x 30”: 8.7 lbs (without viewport), viewport version not available
- Level IIIA MXV RRS – 24” x 36”: viewport version weighs 15.2 lbs
- Lightweight IIIA MXV RRS – 24” x 36”: viewport version weighs 13.2 lbs
- Lightweight III+ RRS – 21” x 30”: 15.43 lbs (without viewport), 23.01 lbs (with viewport)
- Lightweight III+ RRS – 24” x 36”: 19.82 lbs (without viewport), 27.40 lbs (with viewport)
Color and Options
- Standard color is black carbon fiber for standard IIIA, black paint for LW IIIA, and black Cordura wrap for level III and LW III+
- Other colors and finishes available by special order
- Additional options include multiple LED lighting systems and custom handle configurations
- Various signage options are available including Police, Sheriff, and custom designs