ASP police batons are one of the most popular pieces of police equipment carried by law enforcement officers. ASP police batons come in many styles and lengths. Not all states allow the public to carry ASP batons so it is important to check your state's law. In addition to police batons, ASP manufactures handcuffs. Baton Defense has been providing ASP defense products since 2002.

ASP police batons are considered non lethal weapons but have the capabilities to be lethal if needed. What makes an ASP police baton different from a traditional police baton? The ASP batons are a collapsible baton that can easily fit on a police duty belt and are low profile creating an improved public image. Once expanded the baton stays locked in placed until it is tapped on a hard surface causing it to break down.

Why should you carry an ASP police baton over a traditional police baton? When an officer has to pull out the ASP baton and expands it, the subject he is dealing with knows the officer is serious. The sight alone of the baton expanding can sometime gain compliance from the uncooperative subject. The ASP batons are also better for the police equipment belt. They do not have any sharp edges which could cause damage to the police uniform or police duty gear belt. The lack of sharp edges also decreases the chance of the subject being cut.

The ASP police batons are available in a variety of lengths and finishes. The batons are available in the following lengths: 16", 21", 26", and 31". The 26" baton is the most common length purchased by law enforcement officers. The batons are available in the following finishes: Black chrome, Federal, Airweight, Electroless, Chrome, and Gold.

The black chrome ASP baton is the standard issued baton for most police departments. It has a foamed vinyl grip for a firm, durable hold. The baton is made of high carbon steel and portions are then coated with Zinc and hardcoat anodized black chrome to prevent corrosion.

The ASP Federal baton is the same baton as the black chrome baton but with a Santoprene grip. Santoprene is a thermoplastic rubber that has a high level of flexibility and durability. This material allows the grip to have a longer life span.

The ASP Airweight baton is made of aircraft grade aluminum. The Airweight Baton gives you a 45% reduction in weight while retaining 98% of the striking potential of the heavier batons. It is extremely strong and has a foam vinyl grip for a firm, durable hold.

The ASP DuraTec baton is the same baton as the Airweight baton but with a Santoprene grip. Once again, this grip has a longer lifespan that the traditional foam grip.

The ASP Electroless baton is designed for police officers that live in a high humidity environment. The baton is made of high carbon steel and then coated with Electroless nickel to provide the highest level of protection against corrosion. It has a foamed vinyl grip for a firm, durable hold.

If you are looking for the ultimate retirement gift or award, the ASP Gold baton is the perfect choice. It has a jewelry quality 18K finish and has the same standard features of all the other ASP batons.

If you are carrying an ASP baton then you need to have the correct carrier for it. The ASP SideBreak case overcomes the difficulties associated with traditional baton carriers. It is fashioned with the polymer technology of the finest firearms. The case will not easily mar or show wear. Leather grain, basketweave, high luster or ballistic weave designs are molded in so that it can match the rest of your police equipment. There is also the standard nylon case available. The case can easily be rotated by the wearer to any angle for best tactical draw.

ASP offers many accessories for their batons. A variety of endcaps are available that enhance the performance of the ASP baton. The leverage cap increases your striking potential and the Bust-A-Cap endcap allows you to break glass easily with one strike. A wrist strap cap is also available and this cap allows the user to secure the wrist strap to them so that they will never lose the ASP baton in a fight or foot pursuit. A tactical mirror can also be applied to the end of the baton which can help in clearing tight spots or corners.

In order to use the ASP police baton properly, you must practice with it a lot. If training dolls are available or real hand to hand combat training is taking place, ASP batons makes a training baton. The training baton has the same concept as a regular ASP baton, but is a softer material which reduces the chance of injury when being struck by it.

The ASP Handcuffs were designed based upon the input from officers and instructors in over 75 nations. As a result, this ASP design incorporates the practical features most requested by officers on the street. A stainless steel handcuff that weighs less than standard designs. A flat contact conical bow improves application. Complex "keyhole up" training procedures are no longer necessary. There is a keyway and double lock slot on each side of each restraint. A double lock warning bar is readily visible. Both double and single locks are released by turning the key in a single direction. The handcuffs are available in a hinged model or traditional chain link model.

The job of a police officer is getting tougher and tougher as each day passes. Subjects are becoming more violent and less cooperative with the police. With police equipment such as the ASP police batons and ASP handcuffs, it allows the police officer to gain the upper edge.

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