I was an instructor for a department that used ASP batons. As a former Millwright I pointed out how friction locks were not able to stand vibration. They use Monadnock Autolock batons now. ASP was and still is a serious weapon. I skilled user could easily take out multiple attackers with ease. I still have a soft spot for the old ASP 26”. It’s served me well. ❤
I have the 26" ASP since 1999. I used sucessfully many times, including to control jail mutins. The friction lock failure is easily solved cleaning the baton with a good degreaser. Most lock failures are caused by lubrification or cleaning with WD-40 or similar.
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I was an instructor for a department that used ASP batons. As a former Millwright I pointed out how friction locks were not able to stand vibration. They use Monadnock Autolock batons now.
ASP was and still is a serious weapon. I skilled user could easily take out multiple attackers with ease. I still have a soft spot for the old ASP 26”. It’s served me well. ❤
I have the 26" ASP since 1999. I used sucessfully many times, including to control jail mutins. The friction lock failure is easily solved cleaning the baton with a good degreaser. Most lock failures are caused by lubrification or cleaning with WD-40 or similar.
i feel some of these techniques should be taught and used today, specifically control techniques.
Really good luck that those two guys at 1:05 both got appendicitis at the same time
I was waiting for the Keystone Cops to pull up and jump out the Patty wagon
I'm still in search of these old time instruction films but for a leather sap or blackjack...anyone?
That move at 7:50 LOL
Don't forget to "grasp his garment", if you know what I mean.
Very much like sword cutlass fighting.
@Sixgun Symphony they should bring ut back to vounter knives.
Years. 50s o 40s. ??
55 Chevy shown going down the street in the film. Just saying
The police car they drove away in was a 1958 Chevy
:)