I can’t take it anymore[emoji857]!!!!!

“Tactical” has come to mean anything that looks like it might someday have a role in combat or self defense.

The adjective itself means of or related to tactics.

“Tactics” means the planning and detailed direction of movement to achieve a desired outcome, either as part of a strategy or larger tactic.

So if airport security ever asks if my pen is “tactical”, I’ll be hard-put not to answer “Yes. I am planning to direct it’s action to sign my name on a car rental contract and effect mobilization of my family to achieve the strategic goal of a pleasurable vacation.”

How far through that would I get before the ninjas had me face-down on the floor.