something to ponder

[monkeybanana]

if you attach a monopod to the 70-200 IS lens without the body, does it become a weapon?

[xarqi]

The definition of a weapon lies in its use, not its construction, so the answer is "not intrinsically".
Wield it as a weapon, and the answer becomes "yes".

[monkeybanana]

many people here will have this weapon when the time calls for it

[forsaken]

the monopod on its own could still make a handy 'night stick' should the need arise. But as xarqi said it is more how an item is used.

[monkeybanana]

the monopod on its own could still make a handy 'night stick' should the need arise. But as xarqi said it is more how an item is used.

i was thinking more about a huge hammer. like what the Purdue Pete is carrying all the time.

[JAZZ D.P.G.]

Please don't expand upon this!!!!!!!!!!1

It's hard enough moving camera gear around without some PC idiot or security nut carrying on about weaponry made from camera gear :-(

This whole idea needs to disappear!!!!

[monkeybanana]

Please don't expand upon this!!!!!!!!!!1

It's hard enough moving camera gear around without some PC idiot or security nut carrying on about weaponry made from camera gear :-(

This whole idea needs to disappear!!!!

I am sorry but thats not what I intended...i was thinking more of self defense instead..

[Quad]

Is a belt with a padlock on it a weapon? A shoelace in the hands on the Boston strangler? How about Jackie Chan's jokes?

[Eagle]

Anything can be a weapon, and if your aware of all your surroundings you will no what you can use as one when and if needed.