New Jersey, United States 
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Fast shipping (although website was a little delayed in providing a purchase confirmation). Has a good weight and a nice sound when rapidly extended. I work in NYC and have gotten more confrontations in the subway and the streets than I would like... having this on hand gives good peace of mind. -1 star because in the end you have to hold it at the umbrella head (the handle is the club end), and I can imagine women or smaller hands might have a hard time maintaining a firm grip when swinging.