As a retired correctional officer, I would prefer a riot baton which can be used for defense as well as offense.
What are most forces issued with now? They probably have a baton
> I would prefer a riot baton which can be used for defense as well as offense. <
Yes, you’re right. In my post #29 I was talking about a long stick, like as you said, a riot baton. Something very short is next to useless unless your plan is to give someone a skull fracture.
Which in some cases might be appropriate.