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Batons are also used for non-weapon purposes such as breaking windows to free individuals trapped in a vehicle, or turning out a suspect's pockets during a search (as a precaution against sharp objects). Some people other than law enforcement officers use batons as weapons because of their simple construction and easy concealment.
Open carry of non-restricted rifles is permitted only on hunting grounds such as crown land. Hunting with a restricted firearm (which includes handguns) is prohibited. Handgun registration became law in 1934, and automatic firearms registration was added in 1951. In 1969, laws classified firearms as "non-restricted", "restricted", and "prohibited".
Under normal circumstances, police in New Zealand carry pepper spray, batons, and Tasers, though all are trained with the Glock 17 pistol and Bushmaster M4 semi-automatic rifle. These firearms are carried in all frontline police vehicles and are available for use should a situation require it.
Canada has much stricter gun laws than the United States, but Canadians are allowed to own firearms providing they have a licence. (Reuters) -Canada's government introduced legislation on Monday ...
I tend to agree with Paladin656 responses. Also make note, batons are apparently legal to wear in Alaska and (western) Canada, while Canada makes many other less than lethal tools illegal such as simple pepper sprays. (Canada is known for being strict with firearms.) As for California, it is even illegal (the last I knew) to carry a baseball bat.
Stun guns, batons (or prods), cattle prods, shock collars, and belts administer an electric shock by direct contact, whereas Tasers fire projectiles that administer the shock through thin flexible wires. Long-range electroshock projectiles, which can be fired from ordinary shotguns and do not need the wires, have also been developed.
Canada's firearm laws are stated in the Firearms Act. The possession and acquisition licence (PAL) is distributed by the Canadian Firearms Program (a program operated within the RCMP ) and requires taking firearms safety courses (for non-restricted and restricted classifications) and passing a written and practical test with 80% or higher, an ...
Many laws about weapon possession contain exemptions for persons of specific occupations or allow for permission to be obtained from the government to lawfully possess the weapon. Generally, military personnel actively carrying out their duties are exempt from nearly any restriction other than internal policy and international treaties.