Tactical Pen:Fact or Fiction

nova83tx · March 29th, 2008, 01:45 AM

With travel to many anti-gun countries, I have been looking for alternate SD tools for EDC.

I ran across Tactical/Self-Defense/Combat Writing Pens on another Forum, and was wondering if anyone here carries or has used anything like this.

These could work well with Kubotan techniques, and would obviously be better then the pen that you recently walked off with from your local bank.

They boast features such as "lightweight aircraft aluminum" and "fluted barrels," but does this justify the price of $70+?

Here are a few links to 3 different models I have been looking at :

Timberline LCP Combat Pen :
TIMBERLINE LIGHT COMBAT PEN - #700

Mil-Tac Tactical Defense Pen :
Mil-Tac Tactical Defense Pen 5.25" Black Aluminum Elishewitz Designed

Perrin Pen :
Perrin Concepts Writing Pen

So what say you wise sages? Is this more gimmick and marketing ploys to sell a few office supplies, or a legitimate SD tool. If this seems like a useful tool, I would love to hear recommendations and why a certain model may work well over others.

Also, can anyone see any problems with TSA agents while flying, or customs agents entering/exiting borders?

Any experiences or thoughts would be very helpful.

QKShooter · March 29th, 2008, 03:45 AM

Cold Steel has the unbreakable glass reinforced plastic SHARKIE

- made to look like a Sharpie marker. They are really pretty inexpensive on Ebay. Like $5.00 + Shipping.

Pete Zaria · March 29th, 2008, 04:08 AM

I'd be interested to see how Airport Security likes it, but it's not a bad idea for a last-ditch, take-anywhere backup weapon. I sure as heck wouldn't want it to be my primary defensive tool, if possible.

I wonder if the TSA would let you carry a pool ball in a sock? Tell them it's your lucky 8-ball, and the sock is to keep it from getting scratched?

The "combat pen" is an interesting concept, let us know what you think if you decide to order one. I'd seriously consider building one.

Peace,
Pete Zaria.

UpOn2Wheels · March 29th, 2008, 07:58 AM

Let's not forget my personal favorite - sharpened #2 pencils.

Very effective at close range, easy to cary and no airport restrictions. They work equally well on BGs and the undead, too.

SIXTO · March 29th, 2008, 08:26 AM

See my signature.

Any quality pen will do just fine for the job.

David in FL · March 29th, 2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UpOn2Wheels

Let's not forget my personal favorite - sharpened #2 pencils.

Very effective at close range, easy to cary and no airport restrictions. They work equally well on BGs and the undead, too.

Shhhhhh.....don't tell TSA.

Ride4TheBrand · March 29th, 2008, 06:43 PM

In response to your query... yes; I believe it to be marketing hype in order to sell to all the "tacticool" crowd. And there are plenty of people willing to keep those companies in business.

Kerbouchard · March 29th, 2008, 06:48 PM

They look like pens to me.

I think you could do just as well at your local stationary store.

goawayfarm · March 29th, 2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Zaria

.....I wonder if the TSA would let you carry a pool ball in a sock? Tell them it's your lucky 8-ball, and the sock is to keep it from getting scratched?

.......
Peace,
Pete Zaria.

I carry a roll of quarters & a bandanna that has a pocket sewn in it....Just drop the roll into the pocket & 'swing away'....

bobcat35 · March 29th, 2008, 08:17 PM

M&M mini's tube full of quarters and reinforced with 100mph tape. it also serves as my first aid kit for minor cuts.

March 29th, 2008, 01:45 AM	#1
nova83tx Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 34	Tactical Pen:Fact or Fiction With travel to many anti-gun countries, I have been looking for alternate SD tools for EDC. I ran across Tactical/Self-Defense/Combat Writing Pens on another Forum, and was wondering if anyone here carries or has used anything like this. These could work well with Kubotan techniques, and would obviously be better then the pen that you recently walked off with from your local bank. They boast features such as "lightweight aircraft aluminum" and "fluted barrels," but does this justify the price of $70+? Here are a few links to 3 different models I have been looking at : Timberline LCP Combat Pen : TIMBERLINE LIGHT COMBAT PEN - #700 Mil-Tac Tactical Defense Pen : Mil-Tac Tactical Defense Pen 5.25" Black Aluminum Elishewitz Designed Perrin Pen : Perrin Concepts Writing Pen So what say you wise sages? Is this more gimmick and marketing ploys to sell a few office supplies, or a legitimate SD tool. If this seems like a useful tool, I would love to hear recommendations and why a certain model may work well over others. Also, can anyone see any problems with TSA agents while flying, or customs agents entering/exiting borders? Any experiences or thoughts would be very helpful. __________________ Glock 26 w/ CTAC IWB "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" - Theodore Roosevelt

March 29th, 2008, 04:08 AM	#3
Pete Zaria Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Near Seattle, WA Posts: 596	I'd be interested to see how Airport Security likes it, but it's not a bad idea for a last-ditch, take-anywhere backup weapon. I sure as heck wouldn't want it to be my primary defensive tool, if possible. I wonder if the TSA would let you carry a pool ball in a sock? Tell them it's your lucky 8-ball, and the sock is to keep it from getting scratched? The "combat pen" is an interesting concept, let us know what you think if you decide to order one. I'd seriously consider building one. Peace, Pete Zaria. __________________ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead "Booger Hook Off the Bang Switch" - unknown

March 29th, 2008, 08:26 AM	#5
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At home Posts: 7,812	See my signature. Any quality pen will do just fine for the job. __________________ This space for rent Trust, but verify

March 29th, 2008, 06:48 PM	#8
Kerbouchard VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,020	They look like pens to me. I think you could do just as well at your local stationary store. __________________ Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have committed to your mind is yours forever. http://miscmusings.townhall.com/ Who is John Galt?

March 29th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#10
bobcat35 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 499	M&M mini's tube full of quarters and reinforced with 100mph tape. it also serves as my first aid kit for minor cuts. __________________ shout shove show shoot. and if that don't work call for some arty. "Sir i understand that this is just a food drop. The trouble is nobody remembered to tell the enemy that" five reasons to stay in iraq http://www.thefinalrollcall.us/Pow~Mia.html

March 29th, 2008, 03:45 AM	#2
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Runthegun, PA. Posts: 18,013	Cold Steel has the unbreakable glass reinforced plastic SHARKIE - made to look like a Sharpie marker. They are really pretty inexpensive on Ebay. Like $5.00 + Shipping. __________________ *Support Our Troops* How Very Fortunate You Are To Have Two Arms To Put Into A Ward 57 T-Shirt. DC MEMBERS ~ PLEASE BUY A WARD 57 SHIRT. Click Here.

March 29th, 2008, 07:58 AM	#4
UpOn2Wheels Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 64	Let's not forget my personal favorite - sharpened #2 pencils. Very effective at close range, easy to cary and no airport restrictions. They work equally well on BGs and the undead, too.

March 29th, 2008, 06:43 PM	#7
Ride4TheBrand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 676	In response to your query... yes; I believe it to be marketing hype in order to sell to all the "tacticool" crowd. And there are plenty of people willing to keep those companies in business. __________________ "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." ~ John F. Kennedy

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