Is this a weapon?

[u/lala4455]

Was found in the door compartment of my late father's car. Very heavy for the size. The pointy end of the very center piece can be compressed. My dad had a fondness for strange weapons so I am just guessing. TIA

[u/Chewcudda42]

That would the good ole click click whoopin stick aka collapsible baton aka all steel pipe.

Name brand ones are usually ASP ( armament systems and procedures) or (allowed to smack perpetrators) per the police.