Which item is NOT an example of a less lethal weapon?

• A. Dart fire stun gun (DSFG)
• B. Conducted electrical weapons (CEW)
• C. Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray
• D. Baseball bat

Answer: (D)

Less-lethal tools are chosen because they’re designed to incapacitate with a lower risk of causing fatal injury when used properly. Dart-fired stun devices and conducted electrical weapons deliver an electrical shock from a distance to disrupt movement and gain control, which helps reduce the likelihood of serious harm compared to grabbing or striking. OC spray irritates the eyes and throat to deter and disorient a person, again aiming to stop risky behavior with minimal fatal risk. A baseball bat, however, is a blunt-force instrument whose primary purpose is to deliver a hard strike, and it carries a high potential for serious injury or death, especially if misused or applied to vulnerable areas. Because of that, it isn’t considered a less-lethal option.