Before I could carry a pistol I carried a ASP baton. Those expandable batons are the best in the world. I still have mine after 8 years, It looks beat up but it functions just as strong and just like it is brand new. Check your local laws but if you carry a baton and some OC spray you should be good. Be careful about concealed carry though, check your local laws. I have been harrassed about my baton for just having it but I always kept it in the open in my car and have always had it returned by law enforcement.