rjluehrs No, it should not come apart during normal use, unless you unscrew it to take it apart. It is a striking or impact weapon; designed to hit objects which absorb impact. It is intended for personal def... No, it should not come apart during normal use, unless you unscrew it to take it apart. It is a striking or impact weapon; designed to hit objects which absorb impact. It is intended for personal defense, not for hitting concrete or steel; don't put a dent in it, or it won't deploy smoothly. In fact, this type of design is so strong, that the military trains their police never to use this at the shoulders or higher, because it can cause fatalities. Personally, I would recommend striking towards hands or legs, to prevent yourself from getting assaulted, and to prevent causing grevious bodily harm to othes. See More