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I recently got my ASP Baton back from storage. I got it a few years ago because I needed it for auxiliary police work. I remember much of the hands on training I received with it. It has been a few years though, and I cannot remember too many examples they used where the baton was necessary.
During my KY CCDW I learned the following statute:
I'm gathering that in order to carry this, I need the CCDW permit. Now, my question is, if I were to use the baton, is this the same as drawing say my Glock?
During the course, we were taught the baton is both a non-lethal and lethal weapon. Depending on where you were at on the use of force continuum (I have a thread here) you may strike green, yellow or red zones. Here is a helpful chart similar to what I was taught:
One of the ideas they taught us was this: You always remain one level of force higher than your opponent. If he has a fist you have OC. If he has a bat you have a gun, etc.
Can anyone point me to sources that discuss the use of batons in self-defense by a private citizen and resulting legal ramifications?
Thanks.
During my KY CCDW I learned the following statute:
"Deadly Weapon" means any of the following:
(a) A weapon of mass destruction;
(b)Any weapon from which a shot, readily capable of producing death or other serious physical injury, may be discharged;
(c)Any knife other than an ordinary pocket knife or hunting knife
(d) Billy, nightsick, or club;
(e)Nunchaku karate sticks
(f)Blackjack or slapjack
(g) Shuriken or death star; or
(h)Artificial knuckles made from metal, plastic, or other similar hard material
I'm gathering that in order to carry this, I need the CCDW permit. Now, my question is, if I were to use the baton, is this the same as drawing say my Glock?
During the course, we were taught the baton is both a non-lethal and lethal weapon. Depending on where you were at on the use of force continuum (I have a thread here) you may strike green, yellow or red zones. Here is a helpful chart similar to what I was taught:
One of the ideas they taught us was this: You always remain one level of force higher than your opponent. If he has a fist you have OC. If he has a bat you have a gun, etc.
Can anyone point me to sources that discuss the use of batons in self-defense by a private citizen and resulting legal ramifications?
Thanks.