Self Defence in the UK ( comment)

[BeardyMan]

One of those umbrellas is pretty pricey too NR. Nice to have, and triple usage (keeps the rain off, can use as walking stick, fend off hoards of rampaging studenty left wing types) - as Mary pointed out, do look a bit out of place in summer, but then I suppose here you can never really guarantee a dry day.

I'd quite like one of those push-the-button and the shaft extends umbrellas, but with a seriously beefed up spring. Shock tactic before you commence beatings.