OBG, Yea, and I think that any structure hit with a 36" piece of solid hickory moving at speed is gonna be dysfunctional if not broken. It also extends your "sphere of influence" over other contact weapons. I'm not convinced I'd choose to confront an edged weapon or gun with my stick, but if I can deliver a disabling blow before they can access their weapon and get off the x, maybe I'd have a chance and that's why I also carry other tools. Regards, Jim