Patent ID: 8418595

Claim:
A convertible ballistic shield, comprising: a plurality of cooperating ballistic panels, each ballistic panel having a threat-side surface and a protected-side surface, and opposing end edges; a first elongated panel strap attached to the threat-side surface of one of said ballistic panels between its opposing end edges; a second elongated panel strap attached to the protected-side surface of an adjacent one of said ballistic panels between its opposing end edges; and a ring connector slidably linked to both of said first and second panel straps, and adapted for slidably interconnecting said adjacent panels together wherein the threat-side surface of one panel is adapted to overlie the protected-side surface of the adjacent panel, and said adjacent panels being slidably movable relative to one another such that an overall length of said ballistic shield is selectively adjustable between a fully retracted condition and a fully extended condition.