diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Shields/shields.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Shields/shields.yml
index 3bd4a89d5323..a52fac98c274 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Shields/shields.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Shields/shields.yml
@@ -84,10 +84,10 @@
           Slash: 1
 
 - type: entity
-  name: riot laser shield
+  name: ablative shield
   parent: [ BaseShield, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   id: RiotLaserShield
-  description: A riot shield built for withstanding lasers, but not much else.
+  description: An ablative shield built for withstanding lasers, but not much else.
   components:
     - type: Sprite
       state: riot_laser-icon
@@ -104,10 +104,10 @@
           Heat: 1
 
 - type: entity
-  name: riot bullet shield
+  name: ballistic shield
   parent: [ BaseShield, BaseRestrictedContraband ]
   id: RiotBulletShield
-  description: A ballistic riot shield built for withstanding bullets, but not much else.
+  description: A ballistic shield built for protecting against firearms, but not much else.
   components:
     - type: Sprite
       state: riot_bullet-icon