[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ASP Tactical Batons

Posted: 10/18/2008 8:45:37 AM EDT

I have always used the regular Chrome with Foamed Vinyl Grip. It is all steel and heavy compared to the Airweight ASP Batons. There are a view deputy's that have switched to this already, but in the ASP Law Enforcement catalog it says this about the Airweight models.

Airweight and DuraTec Batons weigh 45% less than steel models. They are not recommended for uniform duty use

Our dept's certified ASP Instructor is out and I can't get through to ASP to ask. Does anyone know why they put this information in the catalog about not using the Airweight for uniform duty use?

Posted: 10/18/2008 9:04:25 AM EDT

[#1]

Try hitting your self with a pencil.

Lack of weight sure doesn't help with the blunt force.

Posted: 10/18/2008 9:11:36 AM EDT

[#2]

They don't inflict pain as well as heavier batons, therefore they don't elicit compliance.

Posted: 10/18/2008 9:21:16 AM EDT

[#3]

I got hit on my calf mussel with the training baton back when I went through the ASP Training Course and it hurt like a bitch. I am not billy bad ass or anything, but I am not a pussy either. The training batons we used was the RedMan Training Batons.

Posted: 10/18/2008 1:50:29 PM EDT

[#4]

I've also heard the airweights tend to bend easier. Basically you use them once and buy a new one.

Posted: 10/18/2008 5:41:37 PM EDT

[#5]

I turned mine back in after we got tasers... I miss my hammer/pry bar/putter

Posted: 10/19/2008 10:29:13 AM EDT

[#6]

Same shit here. At quals they give us the steel ones to do DT. Aluminum ones are what we use for everyday carry.

Hmmmmm!

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