Abstract: A bullet proof shield includes a first plate hingedly mounted to a second plate, with the first plate and second plate defining a slot, with the slot having a slot first abutment edge and second abutment edge that are coplanar to provide support for a firearm to direct fire through the slot. The shield is arranged to accommodate hingedly directing the first plate to the second plate, having first and second handle slots at equal orientations below coplanar top edges of the first and second plates to permit ease of transport and storage of the shield construction. Spike members projecting downwardly of the plates permit ease of positioning of the plates with an underlying ground surface.