| One of the most under utilized, yet effective self | | | | There are several types of basic self defense strikes |
| defense impact weapons is the police style | | | | you can use with impact weapons such as batons. |
| expandable friction lock baton. Law enforcement | | | | The slashing strike is similar to that of swing a |
| personnel take full advantage of these batons using | | | | baseball bat, this is the most powerful type of strike |
| them daily. Civilians for the most part are just | | | | but also takes the longest amount of time in order to |
| becoming familiar with the weapon. | | | | complete the action and gain the momentum |
| | | | necessary to be effective.Jabbing or poking can be |
| The expandable baton is an excellent self defense | | | | extremely effective, especially in close quarter |
| weapon. Made of solid steel the handle is lined with a | | | | combat. Jabbing to the abdomen, groin and chest are |
| comfortable, durable and gripping foam. The baton is | | | | great target areas. |
| thickest at the base and becomes more narrow | | | | A thrust is a striking move that follows the motion of |
| toward the top of the shaft. In the closed position it | | | | a uppercut punch. The thrust is an especially |
| makes for an excellent “blocking weapon” as | | | | effective move from the closed position. A strike to |
| well as a pressure point tool. In the closed position | | | | the solar plexus or neck of an attacker can end an |
| the baton is compact, between seven and ten inches | | | | attack quickly. |
| depending upon model. With the flip of the wrist the | | | | Police batons are also great for self defense against |
| baton more than doubles in length and becomes a | | | | aggressive dogs. If you walk, or jog chances are |
| very powerful striking weapon. | | | | you’ve come across an unleashed dog that |
| Expandable batons use friction lock technology, which | | | | would like to take your legs off. Many people walk |
| allows them to easily expand the unit while ensuring it | | | | with a stick or piece of wood. Well the expandable |
| locks in the expanded position to ensure it does not | | | | baton is compact and convenient to carry in its |
| collapse when needed most. In order to collapse the | | | | compact position. Again, with the flip of your wrist it |
| baton you must strike the tip of the baton on a hard | | | | locks in the expanded position allowing you to keep |
| surface releasing the friction lock bearings. | | | | that dog at bay. |
| One strike can literally shatter bone. A huge | | | | Batons are nearly indestructible, they are made of |
| advantage of these police style batons are the | | | | solid steel and should last you a lifetime. So unlike |
| extended reach, at up to 26? in length you can | | | | other self defense products, you won’t need to |
| create valuable distance between yourself and the | | | | replace them over time. You can certainly choose to |
| attacker. This allows you to stay outside of the | | | | spend over $100 bucks for some of the name brand |
| attackers reach at the same time you are able to | | | | batons, or you can spend less than half that amount |
| strike at any and allow exposed body parts as well | | | | for our Stun Master economy batons. The quality is |
| as their weapon. Concentrate on striking areas such | | | | excellent and you can add an LED light attachment |
| as the elbow, knee, wrist, hand, ribs, and head. | | | | which will turn your baton into a bright led flashlight. I |
| Strikes to these areas can be extremely debilitating | | | | encourage you to learn more by visiting our baton |
| and end confrontation quickly. | | | | web page. |