ASP batons

[Erud]

Never had any trouble buying anything at Streicher's as a non-"qualified" type.

[CraigJS]

Bought 2 here, http://www.thehomesecuritysuperstore.co ... mpaign=pla

No problems and nice price.

Thanks guys but I'm outta here. Be safe...

[ktech]

Keep in mind that a baton could very well be a LETHAL weapon, especially in the hands of somebody without baton training. If you pull one on somebody, especially on a police officer or somebody with a firearm and carry permit, they may be justified in putting some holes in your body.

This. I've worked in a capacity where I was trained with a baton, and we were trained that unless you'd be justified using lethal force, think twice before deploying a baton. A poorly placed shot from a baton can break bones or (in the case of squishy bits, like the head) kill.

[CJB]

My department's use of force continuum puts TASER and Pepper Spray before Baton, respectively.

I agree with the two previous posts. Most anyone on the business end of an ASP should be in fear of great bodily harm.