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Self Defense Pen

Blue Shield Tactical System’s Tactical Pen: The Multi-Tool of Pens

Blue Shield Tactical Systems LLC has a great product at an affordable price called the Blue Shield Tactical Pen.  The Blue Shield Tactical Pen is the multi-tool of pens with an ink pen, stylus, strike point, knife, and a glass break! Blue Shield Tactical Systems is owned and operated by an active-serving law enforcement officer.

Pen

The pen part of this tool is a black-ink ball point pen.  It comes with an ink in it and two refills.  If you use all these up, the company advises you can find replacements for it at most office supply stores.  Each section of the pen screws onto the other, making for a tight and clean fit.

Stylus

The stylus portion of this tool works exceptionally well.  I’ve struggled with getting some styluses to work on my iPhone with LifeProof case but this one works better than my finger.

Strike Point

The strike point is solid always ready to be used.  With the pen being used in this manner, it reminds me of the Kubotan I was given by my dad in the late 80’s!  It could easily be wielded as a self-defense tool if circumstances demanded it for striking or for gaining leverage against an opponent.

Knife

The knife is accessed in the middle of the pen.  The knife is short and blunt, making it perfect for opening an envelope at your desk or more. While not the emphasis of this pen, the knife could be just what the doctor ordered when walking to a car alone at night.

Glass Break

Unlike some other pen-based glass breaks, the emphasis on this tool isn’t the glass break.  If you need it, you simply unscrew the cap of the pen to expose it.  The removed section can be reattached at the opposite end for more purchase on the tool or just used as is.  The thickness and weight of the pen lends itself to staying in the hand and striking with a purpose.  The glass break is perfect for when you need to make an emergency exit after a collision or, for that matter, an emergency entrance.

What’s it Cost

The Blue Shield Tactical System’s Tactical Pen is bargained priced at only $14.95.  This purchase price includes taxes and shipping.  The Tactical Pen is slightly larger than a standard pen but will fit most shirt pockets or be easily placed inside a small purse or pocket.  When you head over to the website to purchase it, check out the training they offer and other products for sale.

Manufacturing Material

Aircraft grade aluminum with fitted rubber washers to keep out moisture and debris.

Who Needs This

Well, you probably do.  And at the low price-point, buy one for your spouse or kid going to college.  Head over to Blue Shield Tactical Systems and get yourself one.

1Tac Tactical Pen  | Aggressive Action/Self-Defense Pens

1Tac Tactical Pen  | Aggressive Action/Self-Defense Pens

There are many tools available for your EDC loadout, but a simple item like a pen is something that most likely will be available; in most circumstances. To use a coined phrase in a completely different aspect; “the pen is mightier than the sword.” A pen can simply be more than just an instrument for writing; it can be used as a tool for defensive or offensive purposes.

We need to stop incorrectly using the word tactical to explain equipment. Aggressive Action/Self-Defense pens (referred to further as AA/SD) pens are a becoming extremely popular with purveyors of military equipment and survival gear. There are so many to choose from; starting with simple looking instruments built with industrial-strength material, to others that have additional gadgets such as the so-called DNA catchers, glass breaks, knives, or flashlights. However, an AA/SD pen should have a few standard components. First, it needs to be made of material that can take the impact to a variety of hard materials. Second, the defensive pen must have a feature that reduces slippage; this is a must, in stressful situation perspiration increases and will reduce the ability to use this tool in the proper manner. Third must be able to write like a pen, otherwise it is not a pen.

1Tac Tactical Pen  | Aggressive Action/Self-Defense Pens

As someone who travels international at least once a month, my first impressions of the 1Tac Tactical Pen was very simple, “I cannot travel with this!” The pen came with a variety of other features that I simply wouldn’t use; An 80 lumens flashlight located on the cap; A Tungsten steel glass break-tip; A removable 1.25” steel razor blade located in another compartment of the pen; A ballpoint pen. There are a couple of items that I would ask to be enhanced on the pen; First, more aggressive integrated knuckle-curls or serrations to prevent slippage. Second, I would upgrade the ballpoint pen to either a fisher space cartridge or Schmidt Pressurized cartridge for writing in any environment. Third, a higher rated metal other than aluminum that can withstand more impact force.

While this pen may not be for someone who travels on aircraft frequently, it might have usefulness for patrol officers; who may want to have a secondary light. An EMT/Paramedic might use this tool and have a handy blade available for removing cloth like materials. I am sure the possibilities are endless for who else may want to use this pen, but for a low-profile, jet setting, plain guy, the pen is just not for me. If you are planning on carrying an AA/SD pen, please do yourself a favor and get some training on how to use this tool effectively.

Features:

  1. (1) Aircraft Grade Aluminum Tactical Pen (Matte Black)
  2. (1) Integrated Tungsten Steel Glass Break Tip
  3. (1) Removable Razor Sharp Steel Blade (1.25”in length)
  4. (1) Ballpoint Pen
  5. (1) Replacement Ballpoint Pen
  6. (1) 80 Lumen LED Light
  7. (1) Integrated Steel Pocket Clip for use as Cap-Light
  8. (2) Sets LR936 Replacement Batteries
  9. Weight: 1.23 oz
  10. Dimensions: 5.90”in length

Other Gear Seen in pictures:

  1. Tuffwriter – Precision Black found here for $95.95
  2. BattlBox Larkin Tactical Pen found here for $29.99

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