Made in the USA, this 21-inch telescoping baton, manufactured by Monadnock® (#2521—owned by Safariland Group)—uses three sections of black chrome plated steel tubing and a friction locking mechanism to ensure that the baton stays locked out when extended. The “Detective -21 With Standard Tip, Foam Grip and Black Chrome Finish” features: a 3-stage steel friction locking hardened shaft and ball tip; a firm foam grip over an electroless nickel-plated handle; precision parallel swages; and a bore guide end cap, black chrome finish on shafts, ball tip and an end cap.