If I were a criminal... (Score 2, Insightful)

I'd want one of these. I'll be surprised if this type of jacket isn't classified as a weapon, with all of the regulatory implications. Can't imagine cops would look too kindly on a device that makes criminals literally untouchable.

"The jacket is designed for women only. Its small size and narrow armholes are intended to prevent men from using it as an offensive weapon. Whiton conceded that women could use it offensively, and that it would be hard for police to arrest anyone wearing one."

Riggght, so as long as no small men are interested in crime...