A straight baton includes a bulbous or mushroom shaped cap which releasably receives a light device with a light element, multiple shaft sections including at least first, second, and third shaft sections, and a striking end. The first, second, and third shaft sections are cylindrically shaped, and each shaft section has predetermined inner and outer diameters, a predetermined length, and opposing ends. The inner diameter of the first shaft section is larger than the outer diameter of the second shaft section, and the inner diameter of the second shaft section is larger than the outer diameter of the third shaft section. The first shaft section is configured to enable the second shaft section to releasably retract into or extend out of the first shaft section, and the second shaft section is configured to enable the third shaft section to releasably retract into or extend out of the second shaft section.