"In fact, let's think of those items that would be allowed into a courtroom or onto an airplane."

Oh, rats! There goes my frozen-dead-cat-weapon idea.

A long scarf, twisted, used as a garrote. Thin fabric, woven, not knitted.

Any group of smallish heavy objects in a sock, scarf or large handkerchief, used as a sap.

But I've got to admit that the good kick in the knee is probably my favorite. He can't defend his knees very well.

And once you get him down, kick the s**t out of him. (Start with his throat.) Marquis of Queensbury rules do not apply.

Sue