Which item is an Impact Weapon?

• A. OC Spray
• B. Fist
• C. Straight Baton
• D. Taser

Answer: (C)

An impact weapon is a tool designed to deliver a blunt physical strike to gain control of a situation. The straight baton fits this role because it is a rigid, handheld instrument specifically intended to deliver controlled blows, creating distance and potential temporary incapacitation to help an officer control a subject with a lower risk of serious harm.

OC spray is a chemical irritant, not a tool for delivering an impact. A fist is a body part capable of striking, but it isn’t a manufactured instrument or equipment designed for impact. A taser delivers electrical energy through probes, not a blunt strike.