What is an example of an 'intended' offensive weapon?

• A. A shield
• B. A hammer
• C. A dagger
• D. A hatchet

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is understanding what makes an object an “intended” offensive weapon: it’s about the purpose the item is designed to fulfill and its capacity to cause harm. A hammer is designed as a heavy, blunt striking tool whose core function is to deliver forceful blows. That built-in capability to inflict blunt trauma aligns with the concept of an offensive instrument, even though it is commonly used as a tool. In contrast, a shield is meant for defense, a dagger is a weapon by design but is specialized for stabbing, and a hatchet is primarily a tool that can be used offensively but isn’t defined by its primary purpose as a weapon. So, the hammer fits the idea of an “intended” offensive weapon based on its fundamental design as a powerful blunt instrument.