It would come in handy for attacking base one (You know the pile of snow that people can fire over, but cant be hit) well people could be up-front with shield's keeping the people with guns equiped safe untill they made it past the stairs, thus avoiding being lamed.
I Have to say i like Raeiphon's version better and maybie (if you include a melee attack with the shield but would be better without) when you swing it to bash someone, you are exposed and can be damaged?. Nevertheless Great Idea
