allenjp
Brown Belt
I have some questions about self defense laws in California. I work in a courthouse, so I could ask some of the deputies there but I don't want them to start looking for me to break the law so I though I would avoid that attention and ask here.
I already know that my local sherriff won't give me a ccw permit because in his mind only LEO's and those who donate to his election campaigns should have them. (I tried the legal way).
My question is what about other types of self defense instruments? I know possesion of batons is illegal, but what if I happen to be carrying a hanbo (I mean walking cane). If someone that is unarmed attacks me unprovoked, can I use that sort of "weapon" to defend myself?
Are all types of shuriken illegal to posess? Or is it just using them as an offensive weapon that's illegal? If it is legal to posses them, can I carry them? Can I use them against an unarmed attacker? What if there are more than one attacker?
What about an improvised kusari fundo (I mean...a small section of rope) in my pocket? If I use that against an unarmed attacker, is that illegal?
My purpose is that I want to be able to defend myself and my family if need be in the most efficient way possible. I am learning unarmed defense techniques, but of course a weapon is the preferred way to do this. I am not looking to be a tough guy, or the "big man on the block". Just the most effective way to legally defend my self. And of course there is always the possibility (or probability) that someone that decides to attack me may be armed...
Any police from California out there that can enlighten me? Any DA's or criminal defense attorneys that know this stuff?
Thanks guys (and gals).
I already know that my local sherriff won't give me a ccw permit because in his mind only LEO's and those who donate to his election campaigns should have them. (I tried the legal way).
My question is what about other types of self defense instruments? I know possesion of batons is illegal, but what if I happen to be carrying a hanbo (I mean walking cane). If someone that is unarmed attacks me unprovoked, can I use that sort of "weapon" to defend myself?
Are all types of shuriken illegal to posess? Or is it just using them as an offensive weapon that's illegal? If it is legal to posses them, can I carry them? Can I use them against an unarmed attacker? What if there are more than one attacker?
What about an improvised kusari fundo (I mean...a small section of rope) in my pocket? If I use that against an unarmed attacker, is that illegal?
My purpose is that I want to be able to defend myself and my family if need be in the most efficient way possible. I am learning unarmed defense techniques, but of course a weapon is the preferred way to do this. I am not looking to be a tough guy, or the "big man on the block". Just the most effective way to legally defend my self. And of course there is always the possibility (or probability) that someone that decides to attack me may be armed...
Any police from California out there that can enlighten me? Any DA's or criminal defense attorneys that know this stuff?
Thanks guys (and gals).