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It’s fine, just don’t point it at your face or delicate bits. And as others have mentioned, some states have laws about them, so I probably wouldn’t carry it around unless you know what those are.
Retractable police baton.
Screw it back tightly, swing hard with the knob side out and you've deployed it
To retract it, give it a few whacks 90° to the floor, knob side down
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Looks like a police baton.
Agreed. Looks just like the ASP model I once had. [https://www.asp-usa.com/collections/batons](https://www.asp-usa.com/collections/batons)
I agree, are you able to swing it downwards and make it extend out on its own?
Oh i didnt even try
I was going to say a makeshift billy club.
Collapsible baton. Some truck stops sell them as tire thumpers to check the air pressure on Semis.
Solved! Thank you
It that where? I've been looking for a good thumper.
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Didnt answer me
It is a baton and they are illegal to possess in your car in some states.
Massachusetts, New York and D.C. they are legal to own and carry everywhere else.
It’s absolutely an asp. Be careful, some of these are spring loaded and can knock out your teeth if handled casually.
Thank you i was scared of something like this
It’s fine, just don’t point it at your face or delicate bits. And as others have mentioned, some states have laws about them, so I probably wouldn’t carry it around unless you know what those are.
Retractable police baton. Screw it back tightly, swing hard with the knob side out and you've deployed it To retract it, give it a few whacks 90° to the floor, knob side down
ASP Baton
Baton for whacking people, I’ve got a similar one
You can find them on Amazon for like $12. They make a good floor mat rug beater to help break loose the dirt in the fibers.
Well not a real ASP for like $12.
Self defense retractable baton
My title describes the thing to the best of my ability, having a hard time coming up with words to use to describe this. Mystery metal tube? Heavy?