mortablunt
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^ I would think that it would take a bit more skill. BTW, If you've ever seen the movie, The Power of One, there is a scene where the protagonist's love interest is killed by a single baton strike to the head.
I think some of these assertions about the shortfalls of a impact weapons are missing the point a bit.
Being dependent upon one tool to address all SD problems is handicapping yourself and using that tool as a crutch.
If anyone is considering purchasing a Baton, I would defiantly avoid the cheap ones. Most the cheap ones I've seen have a diamond type design on the grips and grips are made of plastic/rubber. They are all over the place, especially at gun shows and are really inexpensive.. usually 15-20 bucks. I got one as a gift one time and ended up bending it on a BG's thigh the first time using it and was ruined. Also heard stories of them flying into pieces when deployed.
The good ones usually have a foam grip and are name branded. They are much more expensive than the cheapys, but very much worth it.