Baton Definitions and Names

Baton Definitions and Names

  Whenever you see a police officer brandishing a baton or carrying it under his belt, you’d better feel intimidated and choose to follow the rules of law. Batons have been used for long since many centuries ago. However, they have been slowly phasing out in favor of newer and more modern … Read more

Florida Expandable Baton Laws

Florida Expandable Baton Laws

NOTE: This information is not provided as legal advice. Always consult a lawyer and seek legal guidance. Florida Statutes Title XLVI. Crimes § 790.001. Definitions (3)(a) “Concealed weapon” means any dirk, metallic knuckles, billie, tear gas gun, chemical weapon or device, or other deadly weapon carried on or about a person in such … Read more

Alabama Expandable Baton Laws

Alabama Expandable Baton Laws

NOTE: This information is not provided as legal advice. Always consult a lawyer and seek legal guidance. Section 13A-11-72: Certain persons forbidden to possess pistol. (a) No person who has been convicted in this state or elsewhere of committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence shall own a pistol or … Read more

New York Expandable Baton Laws

New York Expandable Baton Laws

NOTE:  This information is not provided as legal advice.  Always consult a lawyer and seek legal guidance. New York Laws: Penal : (265.00 – 265.40) Firearms And Other Dangerous Weapons § 265.01 Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. A person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon in … Read more

Massachusetts Expandable Baton Laws

Massachusetts Expandable Baton Laws

NOTE:  This information is not provided as legal advice.  Always consult a lawyer and seek legal guidance. The law says “Blackjack” not baton and in the following case the court has made a ruling that establishes that expandable batons are not considered blackjacks. – http://www.socialaw.com/slip.htm?cid=19527&sid=120 GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS PART IV. CRIMES, … Read more

Washington DC (District of Columbia) Expandable Baton Laws

Washington DC (District of Columbia) Expandable Baton Laws

NOTE: This information is not provided as legal advice. Always consult a lawyer and seek legal guidance. District of Columbia Official Code 2001 Edition: District of Columbia – § 22-4504. Carrying concealed weapons; possession of weapons during commission of crime of violence; penalty. (a) No person shall carry within the District of … Read more

State of Illinois Expandable Baton Law

State of Illinois Expandable Baton Law

See the latest statutes here: Sec. 24-1. Unlawful use of weapons. (a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly: (2) Carries or possesses with intent to use unlawfully against another, a dagger, dirk, billy, dangerous knife, razor, stiletto, broken bottle or another piece of glass, stun … Read more