Riot shields as steering wheels

When faced with a cop with a round riot shield in one hand and a bludgeon in the other and you feel in danger of being struck, try this.

The cop will most likely be holding the shield in their left hand so they can hit you with the right. Round shields typically have two straps on the inside, the cop puts his arm through one up to the elbow, and grips the other with his hand.

Grab the shield at the top and bottom, with your right hand at the bottom and your left hand at the top. Then turn it anti-clockwise, like using a steering wheel to turn left, and at the same time lift it.
(If the cop has the shield on his right arm, then turn it clockwise for the same affect.)

This should force the cop to bend to his right, his striking arm down, and give you time to get away or think what to do next.

Lifting at the same time gives the cop the option to cling onto the shield and be controlled, or let go, and you now have a useful shield against subsequent bludgeon blows.

Practice this with your mates using cardboard or wooden shields.

Let’s stay safe out there people.