Abstract: A universally fitting modular ballistic garment having a harness member to which are connected various body protector members. A chest protector is formed of ballistic material and is removably secured onto the harness member by Valcro-type fasteners. Additional Velcro-type fasteners are provided both on the chest protector and the harness so that additional body protector members can be connected, as desired. The additional body protector members can include a back protector, a crotch protector and a trauma plate. Additionally shoulder pads and side panel pads can also be mounted onto the harness. In a modified form, the chest and back protector can be joined together by shoulder and side straps provided with Velcro-type fasteners.

Abstract: A spring whip which defines a defensive weapon for emergency use to disarm an attacker carrying and intending to use a knife, gun or any other type of offensive weapon, the spring whip having a hollow housing serving as a hand grip and providing an internal storage compartment for receiving plural lengths of helically wound springs, the springs being of sequentially increasing larger diameter size. The springs are operatively arranged relative to each other about a common axis so as to be maneuverable between a telescoped stored position within the housing compartment and an extended whipping position extending from one end of the housing. The lengths of springs are alternately wound in opposing clockwise and counter clockwise directions to facilitate moving between the telescoped stored position and the extended position, and also to permit threading together of adjacent sections, to thereby securely lock them in place in the extended position.

Abstract: A spring whip is formed of plural lengths of helically wound springs having respectively smaller diameters permitting them to be interconnected about a common axis. The springs are movable between a telescoped storage position, and an extended operative position. A hollow housing is provided both as a hand grip as well as a storage housing for the springs in a telescoped position. A magnet is located in the top of the housing and restrains the springs in their telescoped storage position. A weighted tip is formed at the distal end of the smallest diameter spring for aiding in the projection of the springs into their extended position, and simultaneously forming a closure for the housing when the springs are in their storage position.