Coin Sap - Opinions on how prosecutable this would be in Ca.

[Wulf]

http://www.mercop.com/docs/bag9.htm

[Matt C]

VERY. Carry that if jail sounds like fun. Especially now that you posted this, that's MORE than they need.

[CSACANNONEER]

With 58 DAs you'ld get 58 felony convictions! and, they'll take away your quarters so you can't do your laundry for your trial.

[M. Sage]

Slam dunk. Don't go there.

[BillCA]

Well, the "jolly roger" emblem probably won't help either.

If you carry around a sock with rolls of nickles or quarters and have indicated you'd use it as a weapon (sap) then you're likely to find yourself prosecuted if they find you. Making a leather carrier for it is just gilding the lily for the DA.

Now, on the other hand, if you create a coin carrier configured to let you neatly carry and access coins for bridge tolls (and you cross a bridge frequently) that's legal.

Note that it's also illegal to carry around a "bludgeon type" instrument. If you carry a Lousiville slugger 'cuz someone might want to play a little ball, it's legal. If you tell people you carry it to bash "a trouble-maker", you get to inspect your tax dollars supporting the local jail.

[bohoki]

Well, the "jolly roger" emblem probably won't help either.

If you carry around a sock with rolls of nickles or quarters and have indicated you'd use it as a weapon (sap) then you're likely to find yourself prosecuted if they find you. Making a leather carrier for it is just gilding the lily for the DA.

Now, on the other hand, if you create a coin carrier configured to let you neatly carry and access coins for bridge tolls (and you cross a bridge frequently) that's legal.

Note that it's also illegal to carry around a "bludgeon type" instrument. If you carry a Lousiville slugger 'cuz someone might want to play a little ball, it's legal. If you tell people you carry it to bash "a trouble-maker", you get to inspect your tax dollars supporting the local jail.

what about the 5 and 6 D cell maglights?

[Matt C]

what about the 5 and 6 D cell maglights?

That's a flashlight.... But if you hit someone with it who is raping your wife, it's a felony. Welcome to Kalifornialand.

[bohoki]

That's a flashlight.... But if you hit someone with it who is raping your wife, it's a felony. Welcome to Kalifornialand.

but that is a coinpurse

[Matt C]

but that is a coinpurse

According to the manufacturer it's also a weapon, and a "sap". Not even a "sap glove", but an actual "sap". Clearly, anyone who one own one is terrifyingly dangerous.

[CSACANNONEER]

what about the 5 and 6 D cell maglights?

If you hit someone with it, you will be charged with "assault with batteries".

[tyrist]

Carry the gun. Penalty is less severe.
Easy arrest and prosecution.

[bluestaterebel]

I have sap pockets, still cant carry sap

[stator]

I have sap pockets, still cant carry sap

Canadians have sap pockets because up there, they prefer $1 and $2 coins rather than printed money (loonie and twonie). One always knows if they are in Canada or not based upon the weight of coins in their pockets.

[M. Sage]

Now, on the other hand, if you create a coin carrier configured to let you neatly carry and access coins for bridge tolls (and you cross a bridge frequently) that's legal.

What bridge in California has a toll less than $4?!

[Rumpled]

Don't know about bridges, (maybe some of the smaller Delta bridges?)
but toll roads in OC have tolls as low a 50 cents.