Weapon used in Lee Zeldin attack was $10 plastic cat keychain

The weapon used within the assault on Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin seems to be a plastic keychain fob that appears like a cartoon cat’s head and is marketed for “self-defense.”

Pictures of the Thursday incident in upstate Monroe County present accused assailant David Jakubonis, 43, with two black factors protruding from an merchandise held in his proper hand along with his index and center fingers.

The weapon resembles the “My Kitty Plastic Self-Protection Keychain Weapon,” which is designed to imitate a cat’s face with holes for its eyes and different cut-outs for its nostril and whiskers.

“Pointed cat ears make this keychain instrument ‘purrfect’ for self-defense!” based on The Dwelling Safety Superstore web site.

The positioning additionally says it may be used to “ship devastating strikes.”

David Jakubonis (left) allegedly brandished the sharp object at Zeldin throughout a speech in upstate New York.

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The My Kitty self-defense key chain retails for $9.99.

The weapon bears a “Made in USA” stamp and is bought on-line for $9.99.

It’s additionally provided in pink, crimson, white and purple, and the location describes it as “very stiff and robust,” “trendy, compact and light-weight,” and “straightforward to make use of and carry.”

A disclaimer warns that “buying a self-defense weapon, together with knuckle weapons … doesn't warrant that you could be legally buy, possess, or carry these merchandise based on any state or native legal guidelines.”