Blunt Force Trauma

[warthog]

I have a question for the lawyers and LEOs here on INGO

Do any officers yet carry a Baton? Or has it become one of those telescopic ones for ease of carry. After all, you wouldn't need to carry it nearby then put it into the belt when you have to get out at a scene. I remember many a policeman/woman doing this, though it wasn't always me they were coming to see. lol Just curios.

what is the preferred telescopic baton? I can never get them to collapse after flicking them out, without really beating on them, sometimes with a hammer... so I was wondering...

 

[Gabriel]

Honestly, I don't know many officers that even carry the collapsible batons anymore. I stopped years ago, mostly because I ran out of room on my belt and dumped most everything I'd never used. Most everyone on my department has stopped carrying theirs for the same reason.

Mine always closed after a quick tap on concrete, but they can be a pain occasionally.

We were issued the ASP batons, but I can't give you a comparison between them and any other as it's the only one I've ever had.

 

[Kutnupe14]

We have ONE officer that carries an on PR24... and he does more as a gag than anything (he's former LAPD). The asp (the telescopic one, lol), or expandable is certainly my preference. I have no idea the brand it was given to me from the PD from the get. To close it, I just slam it on the sidewalk. You can adjust the tensioner by unscrewing (typically) the butt end.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Honestly, I don't know many officers that even carry the collapsible batons anymore. I stopped years ago, mostly because I ran out of room on my belt and dumped most everything I'd never used. Most everyone on my department has stopped carrying theirs for the same reason.

Mine always closed after a quick tap on concrete, but they can be a pain occasionally.

We were issued the ASP batons, but I can't give you a comparison between them and any other as it's the only one I've ever had.

I always carry my asp. It's like my magic dog wand. When I go up to a home with a somewhat aggressive dog, flicking it out (the asp), and that snapping sound it makes is pretty well understood by pups, that while I won't shoot you, I will certainly beat you with it.

 

[Gabriel]

I always carry my asp. It's like my magic dog wand. When I go up to a home with a somewhat aggressive dog, flicking it out (the asp), and that snapping sound it makes is pretty well understood by pups, that while I won't shoot you, I will certainly beat you with it.

That's actually a good idea.

 

[warthog]

OK, thanks. I don't really need them anyway as it isn''t my job but I do think the expendables are cool. I must be flicking mine out way to hard or something though I might look into an ASP version. Who knows and thanks guys and stay safe. I appreciate the job you do and find the current state of affairs sad. Everyone thinks that it is OK if a person points a gun at you with bad intent but heaven help you if you shoot them instead.

 

[2A_Tom]

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[warthog]

The Home Security Superstore - ASP Expandable Baton – Disc Loc 16" - 22211 - Self Defense Products Online

thanks but I don't have that sort of money right now for something like this though it does seem to solve my problem, Thanks again.

 

[2A_Tom]

It was kind of a joke. I just carry a Bufford Pusser stick.

 

[Tomahawkman]

My department issues collapsible batons, While many carry them, most say they wont use them unless absolutely necessary because they have a reputation for bending and wrapping around legs and what not.