"BANG STICK" Questions???

pojim · March 5, 2001, 03:41 PM

How could one acquire one of these? Are they only available within the diving community? Would on have to register such a device AOW because of the length?

Thanks,
pojim

Destructo6 · March 5, 2001, 04:55 PM

I think you'd have to register it as a AOW, since it doesn't fit conveniently into any typical category. Try to peruse the BATF's FAQ page and maybe you'll find some info without writing them a letter.

Double Naught Spy · March 5, 2001, 06:46 PM

I would check with diving sources to get one, but if you aren't using it for diving, I would be really interested in what new application you have for it. Personally, I don't see it as a good self defense type weapon. They are one shot only items (unless they have changed significantly in the last 10 years) and I would definitely not want to try one as a close quarters battle item.

Try using a search engine like http://www.google.com to find what you need.

dZ · March 5, 2001, 08:55 PM

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...?threadid=9059

Dave McC · March 5, 2001, 08:56 PM

I've an idea that use of a bangstick in any way other than its original mission would entangle one in a legal mess for years, and might just see the owner of same incarcerated for quite a period. As a loophole weapon, this looks good for a trip up the river...

I recall the furor over flare pens,which made lousy weapons but sure got Mike Wallace and his ilk all upset.

March 5, 2001, 03:41 PM	#1
pojim Member Join Date: December 20, 1999 Location: Milford, PA Posts: 61	How could one acquire one of these? Are they only available within the diving community? Would on have to register such a device AOW because of the length? Thanks, pojim

March 5, 2001, 04:55 PM	#2
Destructo6 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 1999 Location: Nogales, AZ USA Posts: 4,000	I think you'd have to register it as a AOW, since it doesn't fit conveniently into any typical category. Try to peruse the BATF's FAQ page and maybe you'll find some info without writing them a letter.

March 5, 2001, 06:46 PM	#3
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	I would check with diving sources to get one, but if you aren't using it for diving, I would be really interested in what new application you have for it. Personally, I don't see it as a good self defense type weapon. They are one shot only items (unless they have changed significantly in the last 10 years) and I would definitely not want to try one as a close quarters battle item. Try using a search engine like http://www.google.com to find what you need.

March 5, 2001, 08:55 PM	#4
dZ Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 1999 Location: Exiled, Fetid Swamp, DC Posts: 7,548	http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...?threadid=9059

March 5, 2001, 08:56 PM	#5
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	I've an idea that use of a bangstick in any way other than its original mission would entangle one in a legal mess for years, and might just see the owner of same incarcerated for quite a period. As a loophole weapon, this looks good for a trip up the river... I recall the furor over flare pens,which made lousy weapons but sure got Mike Wallace and his ilk all upset.