A baton or truncheon (nightstick or billy-club) is essentially a stick of less than arms-length, usually made of wood, plastic, or metal.
State Baton Laws
The following is a comprehensive compilation of the laws on civilian carry of batons, also called nightsticks or billy clubs, in each state of the US. The baton is a roughly cylindrical club weapon used predominately by law enforcement, corrections and security personnel as a less-than-lethal measure. For more information please use the link below and be aware of the restrictions. weaponlaws.wikidot.com/state-baton-laws
