Nor will a nonmetallic kubotan or yawara stick, which is also less likely to be construed as an illegal weapon if done right. While proper application of a kubotan requires training, there's a lot to be said for the good old yawara-stick grip and pounding the snot out of any target that presents itself.HankB wrote:Being plastic, they won't set off a metal detector . . . even if the person carrying it is "wanded."
As for keeping it from being construed as a weapon, use a large permanent marker, (*not* the Cold Steel Sharkie, think normal WalMart Super Sharpie) small flashlight, or some other common item, and the prosecutor can't show up to court with a printout from the manufacturer's website touting it as a weapon.