Ready for action!

Cross chest exposes arm, but it is very secure.

Forward hold is a little harder to control, but it moves the board closer to the shooter and away from the body, thus lessening impact.

Unfortunately she has not been able to figure out how to pick up the board.

Personally, I like the Cross Chest. Of course I do need to hold it a littler higher.

Of course having a weapon with your clipboard is a great option. This is Ballistic Clipboard at a gun show in 2007.

This is my personal favorite; protecting my beautiful face.