Baton laws for civilin

[emerorlincoln]

Basically I do loss prevention and make a few "friends." No matter how polite I can be, there will always be ''friends."

I'd like to know if there is a civilian baton permit.

Being a security guard, can I get the added on baton permit to be able to carry off the clock or does that not work that way.

For whatever it's worth, in from San Mateo county, ca, so please only reply if your from my state

[RGDS]

Have you checked BSIS? Or your employer?

I have never heard of carrying a baton off duty for security guards. Are you over 21? Perhaps a CCW from Greg is in order?

[nobodyjr]

Just carry a knife. Or get a CCW. A baton alone is a poor defensive tool. Most cops don't even use them very much.

[retired]

Basically I do loss prevention and make a few "friends." No matter how polite I can be, there will always be ''friends."

I'd like to know if there is a civilian baton permit.

Being a security guard, can I get the added on baton permit to be able to carry off the clock or does that not work that way.

For whatever it's worth, in from San Mateo county, ca, so please only reply if your from my state

http://californiaguardcardonline.com/baton-permit/

[CCCSD]

You CANNOT carry a baton, ASP, or other impact device "off duty." It is a violation of the CA Penal Code.
You may NOT carry a baton while working unless certified and authorized by your employer.

[CityCop21]

even cops cant carry batons off duty. Get a CCW

[CA Cop]

even cops cant carry batons off duty. Get a CCW

You must not be a cop because we can if we want to, but it's rare to see cops carrying a full size baton off duty, maybe a short ASP.

[RGDS]

Can't and don't are two different things.

[LeeRoy]

even cops cant carry batons off duty. Get a CCW

Nothing in 22295 PC says we have to be on duty to carry. An off duty cop could carry a baton off duty legally if they so desired.

Word of advice. As an LP agent be professional with your arrestees. Treat them the way you would want to be treated. Don't demean, don't make it personal, and have friendly conversations whenever possible. You'll learn a lot about crooks that way and the vast majority will not harbor any ill will toward you later. They are just doing their job committing their crime. You're just doing your job stopping them.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Nothing in 22295 PC says we have to be on duty to carry. An off duty cop could carry a baton off duty legally if they so desired.

Word of advice. As an LP agent be professional with your arrestees. Treat them the way you would want to be treated. Don't demean, don't make it personal, and have friendly conversations whenever possible. You'll learn a lot about crooks that way and the vast majority will not harbor any ill will toward you later. They are just doing their job committing their crime. You're just doing your job stopping them.

^ Wisdom.