"what's he got in his pocketses?"

[jahwarrior72]

well, here's what's in mine today:

mind you, i was wearing cargo pants today. normally, i forego the blackjack. so, what have you got in your pocketses?

[HiredGoon]

If you don't know, carrying a blackjack is illegal...unless you're a LEO.

"Title 18 § 908. Prohibited offensive weapons.
(a) Offense defined.--A person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree if, except as authorized by law, he makes repairs, sells, or otherwise deals in, uses, or possesses any offensive weapon.

(c) Definition.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:

"Offensive weapons."
Any bomb, grenade, machine gun, sawed-off shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches, firearm specially made or specially adapted for concealment or silent discharge, any blackjack, sandbag, metal knuckles, dagger, knife, razor or cutting instrument, the blade of which is exposed in an automatic way by switch, push-button, spring mechanism, or otherwise, or other implement for the infliction of serious bodily injury which serves no common lawful purpose.

(d) Exemptions.--The use and possession of blackjacks by the following persons in the course of their duties are exempt from this section:

Police officers, as defined by and who meet the requirements of the act of June 18, 1974 (P.L.359, No.120), referred to as the Municipal Police Education and Training Law.
Police officers of first class cities who have successfully completed training which is substantially equivalent to the program under the Municipal Police Education and Training Law.
Pennsylvania State Police officers.
Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the various counties who have satisfactorily met the requirements of the Municipal Police Education and Training Law.
Police officers employed by the Commonwealth who have satisfactorily met the requirements of the Municipal Police Education and Training Law.
Deputy sheriffs with adequate training as determined by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
Liquor Control Board agents who have satisfactorily met the requirements of the Municipal Police Education and Training Law".

That said...do you find that there is a tactical advantage in carrying a blackjack? Just curious.

[Swarner793]

Originally Posted by HiredGoon

That said...do find that there is a tactical advantage in carrying a blackjack? Just curious.

I agree with everything you said in your post about the legality of carrying a blackjack but just want to say ABSOLUTELY to this question. These things are amazing! I can hold a brick in one hand and strike it with a slapper in the other hand and it just breaks clean. Great way to get compliance with minimum effort That said, they can be dangerous because you could easily "over apply" force if one is not careful.

For the record, and any prosecutors reading, I do not carry one (anymore), it is not worth the risk. I have a Taser

Be safe.

Scott

[jahwarrior72]

i wasn't sure if they were legal or not....wasn't even sure if pocketknives were legal; i've had Scranton PD tell me they weren't. there's no more advantage than carrying a kubaton, i think, besides hitting alot harder. i guess it's going in the sock drawer....>sigh<...

[gnbrotz]

The B.U.G. is new and it remains to be seen how often it will be along, but outside of work, it's a very rare occasion that I don't have everything else with me. I'll soon be adding a tactical light as well.

[PisnNapalm]

To the OP. Dang dude... That's alot of stuff to carry. Are 3 knives really necessary? Just wondering.

[jahwarrior72]

Originally Posted by PisnNapalm

To the OP. Dang dude... That's alot of stuff to carry. Are 3 knives really necessary? Just wondering.

one is a necker, and i have lots of pockets...
i'm just in the habit of carrying a knife or two, since i was a kid.

[jahwarrior72]

Originally Posted by gnbrotz

The B.U.G. is new and it remains to be seen how often it will be along, but outside of work, it's a very rare occasion that I don't have everything else with me. I'll soon be adding a tactical light as well.

what holster is that? i've been looking for a paddle holster w/a retention lock for my sigma forever. i ve a nylon one from bianchi, but it's a belt holster, and it's too bulky.

[Lycanthrope]

Cherry Chapstick?

Lycanmanythinkitbutisayithrope

[Emptymag]

Originally Posted by Lycanthrope

Cherry Chapstick?

Lycanmanythinkitbutisayithrope

Now I see why jahwarrior carries a rape whistle.