Tactical Umbrellas Anyone ?

I have the Unbreakable Umbrella. It’s a nice high quality umbrella. Gives good service in rain with strong winds. It hits hard so be careful.

Add a bowler hat and you can be John Steed...

I have nearly bought an Unbreakable at least 6 times. Very nice invisible SD carry piece. As a physically fit 40 year old, a cane sticks out like a sore thumb. However, I so rarely find myself needing an umbrella, have yet to make the purchase.

I think the small collapsible version makes the most sense, but I think I would prefer the crook on the full length for traps and hooks and also like the distance and leverage it affords.

Shanghai McCoy said:

Add a bowler hat and you can be John Steed...

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You might have to explain that to some of the youngins here...............

Yes indeed, A much over looked option for S D and staying dry!

A good umbrella, regardless of your need for defense, is money well spent to ensure it there when you need to stay dry. I travel for a living and a good one is worth its weight unless you leave it somewhere.

Even a cheap umbrella can be very effective,,,
I once saw a woman poke a guy just under his sternum.

I saw blood gushing through his t-shirt,,,
It looked to me like a normal $10.00 umbrella.

Aarond

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Back around 1980 something someone was offering an Umbrella that had sturdy steel parts and the umbrella had under its outer layer level IIA soft armor. It was sold as a tool for bodyguards and a self defense defensive item.

Seemed like an interesting concept at least, though these days might want something like Second Chance Z9 armor

-kBob

I've had two of the Unbreakable Umbrellas, and I will say they are fabulous umbrellas. Never had to hit anyone with one, though!

Tactical umbrella? Great idea.

I'd look pretty silly with an umbrella of any sort down here in south Texas.
Either it's dry as a bone or blowing so hard that it would jerk it out of your hand.
-And I'm not even considering using a parasol... .

Living on Puget Sound (some folks think it rains occasionally here), I have carried an umbrella, infrequently, but had not really considered it as a defensive option (even though I have a substantial amount of baton training under my belt). Hmm. Will have to check in to those Unbreakable products.