Self-defense baton with automated flare

A self-defense device comprising

• a telescopic structure and a combustion device;
• wherein the combustion device installs in the telescopic structure;
• wherein the combustion device generates a flame;
• wherein the telescopic structure is an extendable structure;
• wherein the telescopic structure is further defined with a collapsed position, an extended position, a proximal end, and a distal end;
• wherein the telescopic structure is stored in the collapsed position;
• wherein the telescopic structure:
• a) automatically extends from the collapsed position to the extended position and, b) ignites the combustion device such that the flame is presented at the distal end of the telescopic structure;
• wherein the collapsed position is the position of the telescopic structure that has the minimum span;
• wherein the extended position is the position of the telescopic structure that has the maximum span;
• wherein a the telescopic structure further comprises a first detent;
• wherein the first detent is located at the proximal end;
• wherein the telescopic structure is an extension structure;
• and
• wherein the release of the first detent automatically:
• a) extends the telescopic structure from the collapsed position to the extended position;
• and, b) ignites the combustion device such that the flame is presented at the distal end of the telescopic structure.