An elongated generally cylindrical body of rigid plastics material has a handle portion and an outer portion and defines a longitudinally extending internal bore or chamber. An elongated rod is supported within the chamber for longitudinal movement and has an outer end portion projecting into an enlarged portion of the chamber. In one embodiment, a fifth wheel release actuator is removably connected to the outer end portion of the rod, and the rod supports the actuator for movement between a retracted position within the chamber and an extended position projecting outwardly from the body where the inner end portion of the rod threadably connects with the body. The actuater includes a pivotal hook-like plate which may be repositioned to provide for pushing or pulling of the fifth wheel release handle. In a modification, the chamber confines a pressurized tear gas canister or container which is shifted axially for dispensing the gas in response to axial movement of the rod within the chamber.