In another thread I mentioned going to a Memphis grizzlies basketball game. Another member informed me that they do have metal detectors. What would be something that will make it past security that would provide at least a little protection?

You can always rock a nylon knife.

A sharpened toothbrush handle.

I suggest you leave early enough to get a decent parking space and travel to and from your vehicle with others as much as possible. Once inside the FedEx forum, you'll be just fine.

A Irish Shillelagh Blackthorn Wooden Walking Stick

A quality EDC light that has an impact bezel or, able to handle strikes.

Being in an arena, power outages or, low-light performances having a small handheld light is pretty handy. Was leaving a baseball game after a night game, and the lights went out in the stairwell, I whipped out my Surefire and led the way out. Can easily see how things can get stupid at a concert or, other event depending on attendees.

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Originally posted by HRK:
A Irish Shillelagh Blackthorn Wooden Walking Stick

Can you be more specific?

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Originally posted by corsair:
A quality EDC light that has an impact bezel or, able to handle strikes.

Not a bad idea.
Maybe one of those reinforced umbrellas, if rain is in the forecast & you aren't the cane type.

I got lit up going through a metal detector at a John Prine concert in Chicago a few years back. The metal was my Leatherman. The guard just looked at me, rolled his eyes, and said,"go ahead".

Defensive weapon is between your ears.
As far as a tool to use:
Blackthorn walking stick I strolled right through college football security without a blink.

Tactical pen, with training and practice.

Reinforced umbrella.

Open hand/closed fist.

Carbon microfiber weapons- but you'll have to explain yourself and likely only be able to use against one assailant.

Flashlight, but if it has crenellations be prepared to be denied entry.

Would a mono pod for a camera be allowed in?

Link

Disney allows them while not allowing selfie sticks.

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Any walking cane.

Carbide tipped aluminum tube trekking poles with the tip concealed in a rubber tip cover. Explain you have balance issues and these are used to help balance.

Its a three foot long spear. And you have two!

On planes, internationally; secure. gov facilities. Never been stopped.

Kubotan ... on your keys.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kubotan

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Originally posted by ChuckFinley:
Defensive weapon is between your ears.

This. It's more important than any weapon.


If you're going to carry an implement, a flashlight is a good idea to have anyway, but I'd steer away from the overtly "tactical" ones with spikes or crenellations, as those are often viewed as weapons and not allowed in secure areas. You can use a normal EDC flashlight as an impact weapon/kubaton if needed, without any fancy bezel.

Look for a metal-bodied flashlight that's thin enough to allow you to make a complete fist around it comfortably, without being too thick or thin. You'll want it to be long enough to be held in your fist with your thumb over the top and then protrude a couple inches past the bottom of your fist, but not much more than that. Then use it in an overhand "hammer fist" style of striking.

Something like this:

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Kubotan ... on your keys.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kubotan

My wife used to have one similar to this on her keys
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...dia/File:Kubotan.jpg

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Originally posted by ChuckFinley:

Flashlight, but if it has crenellations be prepared to be denied entry.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:

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Originally posted by ChuckFinley:
Defensive weapon is between your ears.

This. It's more important than any weapon.


If you're going to carry an implement, a flashlight is a good idea to have anyway, but I'd steer away from the overtly "tactical" ones with spikes or crenellations, as those are often viewed as weapons and not allowed in secure areas. You can use a normal EDC flashlight as an impact weapon/kubaton if needed, without any fancy bezel.

Yup, don't be surprised, some bezel edges are a bit over-the-top when it comes to their designs...reminds me when Rambo-inspired knives came out You're not looking to julienne the attacker just give them enough of a stun so you can egress or, control the situation.

The real threat is being knocked over and trampled in the crowd in a mass casualty event.

A flashlight, good supportive shoes with decent ankle and toe protection, and a firm understanding of the stadium layout and exits would be what I would bring.

A cane or umbrella might in fact be too unwieldy in a crowd. Maybe large format magazine, tightly rolled up and bundled would make something a little closer to baton size. Something like a photography or architecture magazine from the bookstore. You can slip in a sheet of wax paper to the center pages and leave a few strips of duct tape in there to bind it up.

Another thought just popped into my head, which may or may not be kind of silly....

Hard motorcycle elbow armor, worn under a jacket or sweatshirt, would give you a significant space clearing advantage. Even in a mosh pit, a a thrown elbow is an effective way to clear people away from you.

If you're okay getting up close, I carry a garrote whenever I fly.