Abstract: An expandable baton including a handle tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a channel extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The expandable baton further includes a striking rod dimensioned to slide within the channel and having a retention end. In addition, the expandable baton further includes an end cap attached to the proximal end of the handle tube. The end cap includes a well chamber with a retention magnet that is configured to attract the striking rod. The retention magnet retains the collapsed position by attracting the striking rod. The well chamber also has a collar that is separated from the retention magnet by a determined distance, such that there is a separation between the collar and the retention magnet. The collar is configured to abut the retention end of the striking rod while the expandable baton is in a collapsed position.

Abstract: An end cap accessory for use with a baton. The end cap accessory includes an attachment section that removably attaches to an end of a handle section of a baton. The end cap further includes a tubular section with an opening that faces away from the attachment section, wherein the tubular section includes therein a battery compartment for holding a battery, a light source operable to emit a light when powered by the battery, and a lens operable to focus the light emitted by the light source towards the opening. In addition, the end cap includes a push button positioned on an exterior surface of the tubular section, wherein the push button is operable to activate the light source to emit light when held in a depressed position.