[MR] Could you whup 'em?

[Dexter Guptill]

Japanese / Korean technique. Their rioters have their own shields, and they
usually have a second rank of polearms, specifically quarterstaves. Even a
blunt-tipped staff, piked into a plexiglass faceshield will ruin someone's
day.

On 4/25/07, C. Brian Towey <cbt at ib-ent.com> wrote:
>
> Riot police in St. Petersburg beat some protesters last Sunday.  Here's
> their shield wall.  They are carrying 24" batons, by the look of them.
> What's your military opinion?  Remember, ankle shots are legal in a riot.
>


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