What defines an impact weapon?

An impact weapon is defined as an object that is designed to strike, inflicting blunt force trauma or delivering a physical impact. This category includes items such as batons or clubs that are intended to be used against a subject to control a situation or subdue an individual. The focus here is on the physical interaction where the weapon is used actively to strike an opponent, making "an object used for striking" the most accurate description.

The other choices do not align with this definition. An object that induces psychological fear or a weapon used solely for intimidation emphasizes the psychological aspect rather than the physical impact, which is not the primary purpose of an impact weapon. Likewise, non-lethal chemical agents do not fit the description of being an impact weapon as they rely on chemical properties for incapacitation rather than striking capability. Therefore, the emphasis on striking capability clearly identifies the nature of an impact weapon.