Posted: 7/2/2010 10:26:41 AM EDT
| Just wondering if anyone carries one? I a thinking of getting one to keep in my vehicle. Any reccomendations? |
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Yes BUT (and that's a BIG BUT)
I am LICENSED to do so. For God's sake check your state laws. ALSO, I have NEVER used it because I have yet to meet a situation that I couldn't diffuse with a lesser use of force option. You still have to close with your attacker to use a baton and I don't like getting that close to smelly bad guys. I prefer to pepper them down from 6-10 ft where they can't reach me. [flamethrower] |
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Carrying one concealed in NV requires approval beyond a basic CCW since we are required to qualify with each firearm we want to carry.
AZ's CCW allows you to carry any and all weapons concealed so you should have no problem carrying one if you have a CCW. I am not sure how your recent law allowing you to carry a firearm without a license applies to the ASP though. My understanding is that there are some differences in the dos and don'ts when carrying a firearm with a license and without. I see no reason to carry one though. Using an ASP has the same legal requirements as a firearm. If you need to defend yourself because you are afraid for your life or the lives of those around you a firearm makes a better force multiplier. If you run out of ammo you can always pistol whip them. |
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I used mine on deserving folks a few times, back in the day. Was always pleased with the effectiveness.
That being said, check your local laws very thoroughly and get training so, if you should have to use it, you don't end up charged with agg battery with a deadly weapon. It was explained to me that, here in NM, with training, it's considered less-than-lethal force (unless you strike a lethal target zone). Without training it's considered deadly force, even if used correctly. YMMV. Thanks, Lee |
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I keep one on my bicycle fer dawgs and sich. Carefull Texas considers them a illegal weapon. A club. It is a class a misdemeanor you do not want to get caught with one. I'm just kidding. The poor grammar was an effort to show that. It's rather pointless to tote around an ASP baton unless you're a uniformed officer with use of force restrictions / protocols. If I wanted to keep dogs off my heels, I'd use pepper. If I want to protect myself from criminals, I'll use a firearm. |
