The collapsible shield design originated from a police requirement to provide a long shield which could also be easily carried in a standard police car. The collapsible shield enables the operator to expand the shield to the preferred length and to then lock it is position.

Specifications
Dimensions	Fully extended, 1200mm x 750mm (47" x 29.5")
	Closed, 800mm x 750mm (31.5" x 29.5")
Weight	NIJ Level IIIA format weighs 13.5kgs (30lb)
Window Size (Small)	250mm x 100mm (10" x 4")
Window Size (Large)	400mm x 100mm (16" x 4")
Color	Standard colour is Black other colours are available at additional cost.
Accessories	A quick fit bracket has been developed that allows the attachment of high powered lighting systems.

United Shield is a leading manufacturer of ballistic protection equipment, with global headquarters based in Michigan, USA, and design and manufacturing operations in Hampshire, UK. They manufacture an extensive range of products from market leading ballistic protection materials, and all their products are designed to meet international ballistic standards, such as US-NIJ and MIL-STD, UK-HOSDB, and NATO-STANAG.

United Shield is an ISO 9001:2008 approved company