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Pierce. Picture the scenario. Are you really looking for a weapon for defence, or to threaten an attacker into submission/ retreat? I agree with Glatt & Buster that something like a bat (and an attitude) is far better at persuading a would-be robber that he's picked the wrong house. And more effective at a distance if substance abuse gives the attacker a false sense of invulnerabilty.

However if it's truly self defence - ie you are worried about your physical well-being, then I'd go with Syc. Use your body as a weapon, then there can be no worries about intention.

If you're not convinced you have the attitude to wield a bat as a dangerous weapon, or the discipline to train in self defence - move. Better a live realistic Pierce than a wounded or dead heroic one.