body shield

noun

1. a small bulletproof shield attached to the arm for fending off projectiles, especially in a riot situation.

Example Sentences

“Paul was Tased between four to nine times while six other members of the Tactical Team held him down with a body shield and pressed down on his torso,” the lawsuit said.

From Washington Times

I let Moran go ahead as a body shield.

From Literature

In the video, Auburn Main Jail officials rush into a small, isolated cell, slamming Bangert into a wall with a body shield on May 14, 2017.

From Los Angeles Times

Guards remove the bag and record his blood-covered face, using a body shield to cover him partially, before leaving him in the cell.

From Los Angeles Times

“He’s got large goggles, boots. He’s got a full body shield.”

From Washington Post