Yes, you can legally wear a foldable baton in most states. California is the only state where it is illegal to own and transport extendable batons. In Massachusetts, New York and Washington D.C., batons are legal at home, but illegal to wear outside, open or hidden. It`s probably not illegal in itself if it`s not hidden. In short, no. As with the legality of these batons in general, there is no specific law or rule that states that carry hidden folding batons are illegal. However, ORS 166.240 has been interpreted by the courts of appeal as prohibiting the concealed carrying of objects that are « primarily intended to be used as weapons to inflict injury ». ORS 166.240 « Carrying hidden weapons » reads as follows: Extendable or foldable batons offer a non-lethal alternative to firearms. They can be useful when hiking in areas where there might be dangerous wildlife. They can also be used to separate fighting dogs or prevent dog attacks. And most importantly, they can be used against violent attackers in self-defense situations. Again, know your laws and your ability to use your stick effectively and safely.

Use it responsibly and wear it legally. For more information on non-lethal self-defense weapons, check out my articles on pepper spray tips, stun gun tips, or choosing a self-defense flashlight. Good luck and stay safe! In the military police or riot police, we practice using police batons to control crowds. Our goal is never to hurt, and certainly not to kill; So we use the threat of pain to induce control. A civilian who has to swing the stick in self-defense may also simply want to use the pain or threat of pain to defend himself. If you use a baton to cause pain, aim for the fleshy part of the thighs or arms. Give hard and complete turns and swing all the way, back and forth. Keep in mind that this is a less than lethal defense technique, so NEVER swing towards your face or head unless you are ready to seriously injure or kill.

No, unless you are a peace officer. For civilians, ORS 166,291 allows the issuance of a hidden handgun license in Oregon, but there is no such permit for knives, percussion rings, batons, or other weapons. A: Probably not – a court would probably consider it illegal. According to ORS 166.240, it is illegal to carry certain hidden weapons: « any knife with a blade that protrudes or swings in position by the force of a spring or by centrifugal force, any drik, dagger, ice axe, slingshot, metal peg or similar instrument the use of which could cause injury to the person or property of another person » www.oregonlaws.org/ors/166.240 instruments resembling batons are not mentioned. « Any similar instrument » could be interpreted by a police officer or the court or both to cover such elements, and that is what I would expect. Oregon`s concealed carrying permits are called « concealed handgun permits » and therefore do not apply to weapons other than handguns. It`s probably illegal to wear it hidden on your person, as it`s likely to be seen by the police/court as a « tool that could be used to harm someone else`s person or property. » Personal protective devices such as pepper spray, stun guns, or folding batons are legally permitted in Oregon and on the OU campus as long as they are legally used and not abused. If it is sold at the counter, everything is fine. Some knives and other equipment are illegal to carry.

Batons and sticks are generally legal to possess, except in California, where they are not legal for civilians. Checking your state`s laws for using and wearing batons is always a good idea and your main task. If you`re allowed to carry a baton or just want to keep one in your home as less than a deadly self-defense alternative, here are some more important aspects to keep in mind. In short, yes. There is no black-letter law in Oregon`s revised statutes that states that batons or folding batons may be purchased, possessed, or worn illegally. However, wearing them hidden is probably illegal (see below). In addition, transporting it to places where weapons are prohibited is definitely illegal. While it may be legal to openly possess or carry a folding baton, the illegal use of a baton that violates ORS 166,220 « Illegal Use of Weapons » or unlawfully threatens someone to use a baton may constitute a violation of ORS 163,190 « Threatening ». California is the only state where it is illegal to own and transport extendable batons.