I've been surfing for biohazard supplies, just in case, and came across this wonderful EMS supply site with good prices. One of their products is an EMS window punch, which might be a good addition for someone's bug-out bag. Link

EMI WINDOW PUNCH , $6.99

Breaks glass with heat hardened steel tip
Knurled steel handle has built-in loaded spring
Handle turns to adjust for light or heavy strokes
Auto set and release
5" length

-- Anonymous, October 23, 2001

Answers

Might be a good self defense item as well. Think that little item would give someone a headache if you hit em in the head (eye) with it?

-- Anonymous, October 23, 2001

I knew there was something I liked about you, apoc!!!

-- Anonymous, October 23, 2001

Git, you've had a window punch fettish ever since someone suggested I could jump from my 38th floor office. What windows did you have in mind?

-- Anonymous, October 23, 2001

Well, if you would get one of those parachutes. . .

Nah, was thinking more of keeping one in the glove compartment. I hear so many wreck reports where the victims are trapped in the car simply because the door won't open. And you'd be amazed how many car fires there are.

-- Anonymous, October 23, 2001

If mycar was on fire, I doubt I would be thinking to go thru the glove box.

keep it in the pocket on the drivers door. Or somewhere close and within reach while you are driving. don't let it get buried.

Bugout bags should have a little pocket sewn to them to fit this item and other little things so they don't migrate to the bottom.

Get out your sewing kit and some scrap fabric, elastic banding might be helpful, and git to it.

-- Anonymous, October 23, 2001