ASP legal in TX?

Drizzt · October 11, 2001, 02:29 PM

How can I find out if ASP batons are legal for carry in TX? I've asked several differnt people (LEO, and others familiar with the law), but have not been able to get a definite answer. I also asked the question of the instructor while going through my CHL class, but he was unsure as well.

jadams951 · October 11, 2001, 08:18 PM

It easily fits the definition of a club under the definition of a club in the Texas Penal Code. Obviously, it's legal for me to carry one. Since a club fits in the elements of unlawful carrying a weapon it is an offense. So the answer to your question is no...it's not legal. But again officer discretion would come into play.

cbjessee@NH · October 13, 2001, 07:59 PM

I'm trying to gather whether non-LEO use of an expandable baton for self-defense is legal or illegal in most states. Almost all credible trainers seem to restrict training to LEOs, leaving the non-LEO ready access to most fully lethal weapons (firearms, edged weapons) but fewer less-than-lethal alternatives (impact weapons, in particular). Hence, a lot of people get in the "If you can't run away, shoot'em" mentality. Better than just "Shoot'em", but not as good (or legal) as matching force with force, for those that could if trained.

Comments and opinions welcome.

BRET

jadams951 · October 14, 2001, 08:53 AM

Let me add that it's not legal to own in your house but if you carry it outside of your house or in your car you could be looking at trouble.

TEXAS LAWMAN · October 14, 2001, 01:44 PM

jadams951 meant to say while it is legal to own an ASP (or club) in your home, you may not carry it outside your home.

October 11, 2001, 02:29 PM	#1
Drizzt Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2000 Location: Moscow on the Colorado, TX Posts: 2,560	ASP legal in TX? How can I find out if ASP batons are legal for carry in TX? I've asked several differnt people (LEO, and others familiar with the law), but have not been able to get a definite answer. I also asked the question of the instructor while going through my CHL class, but he was unsure as well. __________________ "That a free citizen should have to go before a committee, hat in hand, and pray for permission to bear arms - fantastic! Arm your daughter, sir, and pay no attention to petty bureaucrats." Robert Heinlein - Red Planet

October 11, 2001, 08:18 PM	#2
jadams951 Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2000 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 295	It easily fits the definition of a club under the definition of a club in the Texas Penal Code. Obviously, it's legal for me to carry one. Since a club fits in the elements of unlawful carrying a weapon it is an offense. So the answer to your question is no...it's not legal. But again officer discretion would come into play. __________________ Member: NRA, GOA, & TSRA

October 14, 2001, 08:53 AM	#4
jadams951 Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2000 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 295	Let me add that it's not legal to own in your house but if you carry it outside of your house or in your car you could be looking at trouble. __________________ Member: NRA, GOA, & TSRA

October 14, 2001, 01:44 PM	#5
TEXAS LAWMAN Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 1999 Posts: 304	What he meant to say....... jadams951 meant to say while it is legal to own an ASP (or club) in your home, you may not carry it outside your home.

October 13, 2001, 07:59 PM	#3
cbjessee@NH Junior member Join Date: July 14, 2001 Location: Bedford, NH Posts: 72	I'm trying to gather whether non-LEO use of an expandable baton for self-defense is legal or illegal in most states. Almost all credible trainers seem to restrict training to LEOs, leaving the non-LEO ready access to most fully lethal weapons (firearms, edged weapons) but fewer less-than-lethal alternatives (impact weapons, in particular). Hence, a lot of people get in the "If you can't run away, shoot'em" mentality. Better than just "Shoot'em", but not as good (or legal) as matching force with force, for those that could if trained. Comments and opinions welcome. BRET