Stanchion with enhanced stability and safety

A stanchion with an anti-tilt mechanism to enhance stability and user safety, the stanchion comprising:

• a base comprising a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a central opening disposed therethrough and extending from the top surface to the bottom surface, the central opening in the base comprising an inner surface with a locking protrusion coupled thereto;
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• an elongated body coupled to the base and comprising a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end of the elongated body rotatably mounted to the central opening of the base and comprising a pair of tabs;
• wherein the elongated body is configured to rotate to a first position to permit one of the pair of tabs to engage with the locking protrusion on the inner surface of the base, thereby locking the elongated body to the base, wherein the elongated body is configured to rotate to a second position with the pair of tabs disengaged from the locking protrusion on the inner surface of the base, thereby unlocking the elongated body from the base.