This would probably work just as well too.
they actually make smaller metal bats for home security, theres one on my wifes side of the bed, heres the one we bought off amazon,
https://www.amazon.com/Farsler-Baseball-Aluminum-Thickened-Self-Defense/dp/B0874HYW4K/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=self+defense+bat&qid=1636346305&sr=8-8
cheap as heck, but seriously great