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Only if you are amember of the police or armed forces in the persuance of your duties. For anyone else, no.
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∙ 11y agoThe police use them but it would be classified as an illegal offensive weapon if anyone else used one.
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Are batons legal in the UK?
In the UK, it is illegal for the general public to carry a baton in public for self-defense purposes. Possession of a baton without lawful authority or reasonable excuse is considered a criminal offense under the Offensive Weapons Act 1996. However, there are specific exemptions for law enforcement officers and some other professions.
Are expandable batons legal in New Jersey?
No.
Is it legal to sell steal Batons in California?
Yes they are, unless you are a police officer.
Are tactical batons legal in Illinois?
yes, no problem, as long as you aren't drunk and don't tell the police.
Are police batons legal in Massachusetts?
Only if you buy them from a police auction and are approved to own them. Police can use them as well.
Are batons illegal in the state of Ohio?
no you are allowed to have batons in Ohio
Are firecrackers legal in the UK?
Firecrackers are legal in the UK but fireworks are not Legal. So you can bye fireworks in the UK but not firecrackers.
Who ues a baton?
runners use batons in marathons - in team races where they pass the baton when they switch turns majorettes use batons when they twirl - thin metal batons! :)
Is ferreting legal in the UK?
Ferreting is both legal and popular in the UK.
Can you import an asp baton from the US to the UK would it get through UK custom?
Well the UK customs are very strict with Batons since they come under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Amendment Order 2004 it is illegal to sell any straight side handled or friction lock Truncheons / Batons and if its coming from the states then your only hope is that they package it well and write "Outdoor device" or something like that but i doubt it may not pass UK customs all depends if it clears then i guess its luck
What are the ratings and certificates for Batons and Baguettes - 2015?
Batons and Baguettes - 2015 is rated/received certificates of: New Zealand:M
Why are batons cylinder?
Originally, batons were flat, with very sharp edges. When conductors started bleeding all over their musical scores, it was decided to round these sharp edges and eventually the batons formed cylinders.
