Any baton training classes in Chattanooga

[Junkstack]

To get the certification to be able to carry one?

[tartanphantom]

I'm sure the training is out there, but most girls start at a young age... and you'll need a little experience before you move up to "flaming batons" or knives.... :popcorn: :taunt:

 

 

 

Sorry, man... just kidding. There's got to be something out there... possible some of the personal defense schools who do more than just firearms?? Outside of that, the next choice would be a stint as  an LEO somewhere.

Edited July 28, 2014 by tartanphantom

[Jamie Jackson]

I not certain how it is in Chattanooga, but I contacted an instructor in Knoxville that trains various Security contractors (such as for Hospitals, etc) and set up a group training session.

That was 7 years ago fwiw... but I would think you'd be able to locate someone without great difficulty.

 

Good move btw. :up:

[Junkstack]

I not certain how it is in Chattanooga, but I contacted an instructor in Knoxville that trains various Security contractors (such as for Hospitals, etc) and set up a group training session.

That was 7 years ago fwiw... but I would think you'd be able to locate someone without great difficulty.

 

Good move btw. :up:

That's the problem. I don't know a single person and no one I know knows anyone. I swear there isn't anyone here. 

[Jamie Jackson]

Junkstack

 

I no longer have contact info for the gentleman that conducted our class. But a Google search under "baton, impact weapon training Tennessee" yielded several options open to civilians.

 

You may have to drive a bit, or you may be able to host a training class, but the training is available. You just gotta make it happen if you want it. :2cents:

[Junkstack]

Junkstack

 

I no longer have contact info for the gentleman that conducted our class. But a Google search under "baton, impact weapon training Tennessee" yielded several options open to civilians.

 

[b]You may have to drive a bit,[/b] or you may be able to host a training class, but the training is available. You just gotta make it happen if you want it. :2cents:

That was the point of this thread ;)

[Jamie Jackson]

That was the point of this thread ;)

 

LOL. I hear ya. :pleased:

 

My friend, I drove 240 miles round trip every Monday night to train for 4 hours and did that for 2 years. It was worth it to me to train with that particular group...invaluable to me... ymmv

 

Most of the instructors and or schools are willing to travel to a hosted class with as few as 10 attendees. Maybe that'll be an option for you.

 

Good luck with your endeavor Sir.

[Junkstack]

LOL. I hear ya. :pleased:

 

My friend, I drove 240 miles round trip every Monday night to train for 4 hours and did that for 2 years. It was worth it to me to train with that particular group...invaluable to me... ymmv

 

Most of the instructors and or schools are willing to travel to a hosted class with as few as 10 attendees. Maybe that'll be an option for you.

 

Good luck with your endeavor Sir.

Thanks. I'll get to contacting some and see if any are willing to travel.

[K191145]

Well the state legislature lifted knife restrictions, passed a bill not to charge a person who doesn't have a HCP to carry a loaded firearm in their vehicle, so I guess the next step is to pressure them to lift restrictions on carrying impact weapons and brass knuckles. That would be an option for some who don't have a HCP and want some protection.

[K191145]

I read some of the law and it used the word possession as well as carrying, it seems the language technically makes it an offense to even own a baton, even if it's in a drawer in your home but you can or could buy batons and slapjacks in Tennessee at gun shows etc. Like auto-knives before the law change, the way it read it was illegal to even own one even if you never carried it. Maybe someone could clarify that for me.

[Oh Shoot]

I read some of the law and it used the word possession as well as carrying, it seems the language technically makes it an offense to even own a baton, even if it's in a drawer in your home but you can or could buy batons and slapjacks in Tennessee at gun shows etc. Like auto-knives before the law change, the way it read it was illegal to even own one even if you never carried it. Maybe someone could clarify that for me.

 

First of all, batons and slapjacks are not banned weapons as switchblades were (and knuckles still are), just illegal to go armed with them without the training certificate, as they are "clubs".

 

However, even the possession of the banned weapons switchblade and knuckles ownership at home was/is simple, as legal exception is per "the person's conduct was relative to dealing with the weapon solely as a curio, ornament or keepsake"

 

- OS

Edited July 30, 2014 by Oh Shoot

[Jamie Jackson]

Well the state legislature lifted knife restrictions, passed a bill not to charge a person who doesn't have a HCP to carry a loaded firearm in their vehicle, so I guess the next step is to pressure them to lift restrictions on carrying impact weapons and brass knuckles. That would be an option for some who don't have a HCP and want some protection.

 

An impact tool is, imho, an excellent adjunct tool for EDC, even if you do carry a handgun. Not every problem is a "shooting" problem.

 

Knife Rights was very instrumental in the legislative work regarding the blade issues here in TN. Great organization and much appreciated. :up:

 

 

I believe that Georgia was able to remove their restrictions on carrying impact tools and I know that Florida's permit system is a "Weapons" permit system, but I'm not certain as to the place impact tools occupy in it.

 

 

Anyone have any suggestions as to who would be the most likely legislator to contact to get the ball rolling on removing theses restrictions?

 

The knife issue demonstrated that the process is slow, but gives a decent template for change. We might as well get started on this.

[K191145]

An impact tool is, imho, an excellent adjunct tool for EDC, even if you do carry a handgun. Not every problem is a "shooting" problem.

 

Knife Rights was very instrumental in the legislative work regarding the blade issues here in TN. Great organization and much appreciated. :up:

 

 

I believe that Georgia was able to remove their restrictions on carrying impact tools and I know that Florida's permit system is a "Weapons" permit system, but I'm not certain as to the place impact tools occupy in it.

 

 

Anyone have any suggestions as to who would be the most likely legislator to contact to get the ball rolling on removing theses restrictions?

 

The knife issue demonstrated that the process is slow, but gives a decent template for change. We might as well get started on this.

 

Who was the sponcer of the bill to lift knife restrictions? What about Campfield, would he be interested in a bill to lift restrictions on impact weapons? A good letter explaning that some people who do not wish to carry a firearm may want to protect themselves with a baton or some kind of club type weapon. I actually think that may get some support. Explain to them some may not be able to afford a class, and, it is very difficult to find a class that will certify someone to carry an impact weapon.

[K191145]

First of all, batons and slapjacks are not banned weapons as switchblades were (and knuckles still are), just illegal to go armed with them without the training certificate, as they are "clubs".

 

However, even the possession of the banned weapons switchblade and knuckles ownership at home was/is simple, as legal exception is per "the person's conduct was relative to dealing with the weapon solely as a curio, ornament or keepsake"

 

- OS

 

Thanks for the clairification. I guess I can admitt I own a slapjack now but don't carry it. It's currently a keepsake I guess. :) I would however like to carry it, it's kind of big though. If the law ever changed since I play around with leather sometimes I could make a smaller type, an old 30s gangsters type and fill it with birdshot. I would also seek some training from a defense expert to learn how to use one without being leathal with it if I didn't have to.

[Jamie Jackson]

My plate is full until the first of the week. But I'll start drafting Campfield an e-mail. Can't hurt and it might at least get us rolling in the right direction.

[Oh Shoot]

Thanks for the clairification. I guess I can admitt I own a slapjack now but don't carry it. It's currently a keepsake I guess. :) I would however like to carry it, it's kind of big though. If the law ever changed since I play around with leather sometimes I could make a smaller type, an old 30s gangsters type and fill it with birdshot. I would also seek some training from a defense expert to learn how to use one without being leathal with it if I didn't have to.

 

Well, statute wording indicates that completing an acceptable training class would allow you to carry any "club", which would include your sap.

 

- OS

[Cruel Hand Luke]

I took the same class with Prag back in....wow...2006 I guess...where has the time gone?

 

Like he said, he contacted a gentleman in Knoxville who was certified to certify people and put it together and we had about 6 or 8 people come to a class in Maryville. I drove up from Chattanooga.

 

I'm certain if you do a little leg work and find an instructor and then list it on TGO you'd have several people interested in attending and make it worth while for the instructor. 

Edited July 31, 2014 by Cruel Hand Luke