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Posted: 4/19/2017 3:41:52 PM EDT
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Own, I would say yes but to carry my instinct is to say no. There is a list of items (like switchblades, saps, etc.) that are specifically forbidden. Batons may or may not be in there.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 5:45:12 PM EDT
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Open carry is fine, concealed is a gray area. Here's the VA code section for concealed carry: § 18.2-308. Carrying concealed weapons; exceptions; penalty
ASP, or collapsible batons, aren't mentioned specifically. However, the "like kind" wording opens the gray area if a baton is "like" a spring stick. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 5:57:25 PM EDT
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open carry is good but concealed is a no-no just like switchblades/auto knives open carry only.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 8:41:12 PM EDT
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FYI - I've heard a lot of LEOs say that the ASP type batons are somewhat less than effective, compared to the standard straight
batons. It would be pretty disappointing to use an ASP in a social situation only to discover that you have angered your opponent rather than discouraged them. 
-Warren- |
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Posted: 4/21/2017 10:40:41 AM EDT
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I'm an ASP instructor, and I view the ASP/Monadnock batons as being borderline useless. The Peacekeeper expandable baton, though...that's a different matter. That thing will change a person's mind. I would look into those if you're considering carrying an expandable baton.
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Posted: 4/21/2017 3:44:38 PM EDT
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I was looking at keeping one in a car since I'm not comfortable leaving a gun in my car all day long in a commuter lot
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Posted: 4/21/2017 3:54:52 PM EDT
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I was looking at keeping one in a car since I'm not comfortable leaving a gun in my car all day long in a commuter lot |
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Posted: 4/24/2017 12:59:14 AM EDT
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Things cops actually use ASP batons for:
1. Poking things to see what's under it 2. Dig through trash 3. Break windows 4. Jam in doors 5. Visual persuader for crowd control Not one of those things is "an effective impact weapon" You'd be better off with a can of OC and a hickory baton in your car. |
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Posted: 4/24/2017 9:43:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Things cops actually use ASP batons for: 1. Poking things to see what's under it 2. Dig through trash 3. Break windows 4. Jam in doors 5. Visual persuader for crowd control Not one of those things is "an effective impact weapon" You'd be better off with a can of OC and a hickory baton in your car. 1. Use to activate emergency equipment in coworker's car when you catch them sleeping. 2. Use to remove dead snake from vehicle spotlight that was put there by previously mentioned coworker 3. Stickball bat |
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Posted: 4/24/2017 10:52:21 AM EDT
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You forgot: 1. Use to activate emergency equipment in coworker's car when you catch them sleeping. 2. Use to remove dead snake from vehicle spotlight that was put there by previously mentioned coworker 3. Stickball bat |
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Posted: 4/26/2017 11:00:09 PM EDT
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I carried an ASP, and I would take back my old PR-24 side handled baton, with the Yawara knob any day!
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Posted: 5/6/2017 10:19:13 PM EDT
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small aluminum baseball bat. Keep a glove and ball in the car too.
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