Nomad,what about this? We are looking for something for a fancy situation,all the rest as discussed,can you vouch to this?

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Nope. I prefer the standard hooked cane. Lots of reasons, camouflage being one of them. The hook is very useful against an adversary. There are a lot of ways to carry a weapon, but in your hand is the best. Nobody has ever questioned my cane. Of course I am 73, which probably helps.

Watch some of the YouTube videos to get an idea of technique. Simple stuff that is easy to practice.

I also have been badly beaten. It does change ones attitude about self protection. That said, I usually have a .380 in my pocket. However the pistol is not something to use in all circumstances. The cane provides a measured response.