Expandable batons in California, who is exempt?

[mxpatriot51]

I always thought they were illegal for anyone but LE, but I see on LA Police Gear's website they will sell to persons with a military ID.

Can military legally possess them? I tried to find the law on that one, but couldn't.

[sorensen440]

Cant some security gaurds possess them as well?

[leelaw]

Sworn Peace Officers may. Security guards with a guard card, and expandable baton card may carry while on uniform patrol. I don't know about military, but I doubt it.

[mxpatriot51]

That's what I had heard previously, but LAPG will ship them if they get a copy of my military ID.

I don't want something illegal, but if I can legally have it, I definitely want one.

[CSDGuy]

I would imagine that Military, in the scope of their duties, would be able to possess and/or use batons, including expandable ones. I'd be surprised, however, if they'd be allowed "off-base" when not being used during an exercise.

[PonchoTA]

What about the telescoping spring-type?

[JDay]

That's what I had heard previously, but LAPG will ship them if they get a copy of my military ID.

I don't want something illegal, but if I can legally have it, I definitely want one.

The assumption is that you will be using it in your official duties.

[yellowfin]

I gather majorettes can buy them, as well.

[plm61]

Batons

I always thought they were illegal for anyone but LE, but I see on LA Police Gear's website they will sell to persons with a military ID.

I looked into this recently after a close call with a pit bull.

It is a misdemeanor for first time bust on carrying a concealed handgun. It is a felony for illegal possession of an expandable baton. Go figure.

[lehn20]

Anyone can buy them. LAPG just decided to have less liability and require MIL/LEO/Security permits.

a concealed ASP in CA is a felony.

[bohoki]

i'm a bit confused

since baton=billyclub
also wrench-billyclub,baseball bat=billyclub,chunk of rebar=billyclub,crowbar=billyclub

is simple possession of an expandable baton in ones home a crime?

[DedEye]

i'm a bit confused

since baton=billyclub
also wrench-billyclub,baseball bat=billyclub,chunk of rebar=billyclub,crowbar=billyclub

is simple possession of an expandable baton in ones home a crime?

To my understanding, yes. Possession is controlled, not just carrying.

[Dr. Strangelove]

I'm sorry, I'm new to Calif. law. This thread is about the legality of purchasing what again? A stick that can get bigger if you want it to? Holy crap guys...

[JDay]

I looked into this recently after a close call with a pit bull.

It is a misdemeanor for first time bust on carrying a concealed handgun. It is a felony for illegal possession of an expandable baton. Go figure.

It's also a felony for first time possession of a concealed knife.

[hawk81]

You can own them, it is just some companies will not sell them to you. I carried one when I worked at the Fontana swap meet as a security guard, and I didn't even have a permit for one. It was ok, because it was private property. The owner didn't have a problem with it.