BATON

Question 1

Justification – Baton:

Answer 1

The decision to use your baton rests with you. You may use your baton if in danger of being overpowered or to protect yourself or others from injury. The force used must always be reasonable.

Question 2

Baton – About:

Answer 2

• Made from spun aluminium.
• Hollow construction.
• 3.175cm in diameter.
• 66.04cm in length.
• Weighs 540g

Question 3

Expandable Baton/ASP Baton – About:

Answer 3

• Consists of two hollow, telescoping shafts contained within a handle.
• Made of 41/40 grade alloy steel.
• 51.28cm in length (expanded), 19.74cm (closed).
• Weighs 462g

Question 4

Baton – Strike Areas:

Answer 4

Primary: Leg (from below hip to tip of toes.
Secondary: Arm (from tip of fingers to point of shoulders.

Question 5

Advised Non-Strike Areas for Baton – (FK THANGS):

Answer 5

F – The facial area.
K – Kidney/Lower spinal.
T – Thoracic (Chest). 
H – Head.
A – Abdominal (Stomach) areas.
N - Neck/Nape of the
neck/Throat.
G – Groin.
S – Base of the skull.

Question 6

Name parts of the BATON:

Answer 6

• Tip
• Shaft
• Rubber Grommet
• Knurled Handle
• Butt

Question 7

Name parts of expendable baton:

Answer 7

• Tip
• End Shaft
• Middle Shaft
• Handle
• End Cap