Patent ID: 7971516

Claim:
A portable ballistic shield comprising a ballistic panel, the ballistic panel having a generally rectangular shape with two opposed upper cutaways, the ballistic panel further comprising an upper portion joined to a lower portion at an angle greater than zero degrees, wherein the portable ballistic shield has an inner side that faces a user, and an outer side that faces away from a user, the ballistic shield further comprising an arm strap affixed to the inner side of the ballistic shield in the lower left region of the ballistic shield, an arm strap affixed to the inner side of the ballistic shield in the lower right region of the ballistic shield, a handle affixed to the inner side of the ballistic shield in the upper left region of the ballistic shield, a handle affixed to the inner side of the ballistic shield in the upper right region of the ballistic shield, and a plurality of cutouts for receiving straps from a rucksack, wherein each of the plurality of cutouts comprises a strap brace disposed at an intermediate position in the cutout thereby creating an opening adapted to receive a strap of a rucksack.