Saps and Blackjacks

[Skofnung]

The way I look at it, if you are justified in hitting someone with a blackjack, you are justified to use deadly force, and thus the restriction on smacking the head is moot.

A blackjack is no less a deadly weapon in the eyes of the law than a knife. If you hit a fellow with one, you had best have a very compelling reason for doing so.

All that said, the collarbone would be a great less-lethal target, though you might miss and hit the head...

 

[B.D. Turner]

A 10" adjustable wrench works and is 50 states legal.

 

[Seven High]

A ballpean hammer also works and is legal to carry in your vehicle. Who knows what will happen after you use it though?

 

[Timthinker]

Skofnung, I agree with your assessment 100%. Any weapon such as a gun, knife, blackjack or even a wrench can be construed as a deadly weapon. Never use any of these items without a legitimate and compelling reason. Anyone who seriously thinks about self-defense should know the laws governing deadly force. Thanks for bringing up this point.


Timthinker

 

[B.D. Turner]

Pepper spray would be a better choice. You do not have to get close enough to touch the attacker, you can use it against more than one person at a time. OC spray will be legal where a firearm will likely be illegal. While OC is not legal everywhere there are many other places you can still live in freedom and protect yourself.