Crossword Clue:

Convert to use as a weapon

Answer	Crossword Clue
ADAPTER	Accessory to convert a machine to a new use.
TAN	Convert to leather, as a hide
ADOPT	Decide to use, as a policy

SHARPEN	Prepare to use, as a pencil
UNCOILING	Preparing to use, as a hose
LOWERED	Prepared to use, as a boom mic
NOFUSS	Easy to use, as a cleaning product
UNROLL	Prepare to use, as a sleeping bag
INKED	Ready to use, as a stamp pad
BORK	Use defamation to block the confirmation of, as a Supreme Court nominee
RIOT	Event (as opposed to a sit-in) that might legitimize the use of pepper spray

BASEBALLCARDS	The Peck and Snyder Company pioneered the use of ... as advertising tools to sell a) candy; b) beverages; c) tobacco; d) sporting goods