Are extendable batons legal in the Philippines?

[businessdoctor]

Based on PD No . 9 (Oct 2, 1972):

"... 3. It is unlawful to carry outside of residence any bladed, pointed or blunt weapon such as "fan knife," "spear," "dagger," "bolo," "balisong," "barong," "kris," or club, except where such articles are being used as necessary tools or implements to earn a livelihood and while being used in connection therewith; and any person found guilty thereof shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment ranging from five to ten years as a Military Court/Tribunal/Commission may direct..."

Does this cover the baton (perhaps one can argue that it is a club)?

And if so, can we use the excuse that the reason why we're carrying it is because we are instructors and these are "necessary tools to earn a livelihood"? [Or the same excuse for those carrying knives, "We're instructors and we need these to teach our students".]

Any lawyers out there who could shed light on this issue?

[burungkol]

kumbaga kapag mukha kang kriminal .. hehehe.. na checkpoint ako wearing my barong... pero kinuha pa din nila.. well good to know na nakakadaan ka ng mrt/lrt kasi i tried it once hindi ako pinapasok.. bawal "daw" i used to travel from magallanes to north..

and kung wala namang batas regarding baton, eh paano kung mukha talagang kriminal. pero hindi naman pala.. so para lang silang nag assume. kung walang batas re: baton, dapat hindi sila manita .. minsan kasi ang basehan eh ay ang itsura ng tao.. dami kong kilalang mga mukhang kriminal eh.. 2 dun pari.. 3 or 4 dun pulis.. tangalan mo nga ng uniporme yung barkada kong pulis, akyat bahay gang ang itsura eh.. hehehehe.

Its not the actual looks or pogi-ness of the person.... it is the image of your intent. If you are projecting and you would look like you have bad intentions, then Yes, huli ka! Regarding your barong, sayang naman yon! but actually there's a certain (and safe) way to carry your arms when travelling. Batons are still considered as deadly weapons.

[burungkol]

Based on PD No . 9 (Oct 2, 1972):

"... 3. It is unlawful to carry outside of residence any bladed, pointed or blunt weapon such as "fan knife," "spear," "dagger," "bolo," "balisong," "barong," "kris," or club, except where such articles are being used as necessary tools or implements to earn a livelihood and while being used in connection therewith; and any person found guilty thereof shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment ranging from five to ten years as a Military Court/Tribunal/Commission may direct..."

Does this cover the baton (perhaps one can argue that it is a club)?

And if so, can we use the excuse that the reason why we're carrying it is because we are instructors and these are "necessary tools to earn a livelihood"? [Or the same excuse for those carrying knives, "We're instructors and we need these to teach our students".]

Any lawyers out there who could shed light on this issue?

I am not a lawyer, but yes, a baton is a club by definition. A club (also known as cudgel, baton, truncheon, night stick or bludgeon) is among the simplest of all weapons. A club is essentially a short staff, or stick, usually made of wood, and wielded as a weapon that is mainly used to hit someone or something.

[mortalpitbulls]

mahirap na magpasok ng mga ganyan sa lrt santolan... may x-ray machine na sila...

[genezide13]

Its not the actual looks or pogi-ness of the person.... it is the image of your intent. If you are projecting and you would look like you have bad intentions, then Yes, huli ka! Regarding your barong, sayang naman yon! but actually there's a certain (and safe) way to carry your arms when travelling. Batons are still considered as deadly weapons.

yup sir i got your point.. im just playin a lil bit on that post of mine..

i dont bring baton nowaways.. i have my ptcfor for my other weapon.. no hassle even sa checkpoints..

[littlebadboy]

I am not a lawyer, but yes, a baton is a club by definition. A club (also known as cudgel, baton, truncheon, night stick or bludgeon) is among the simplest of all weapons. A club is essentially a short staff, or stick, usually made of wood, and wielded as a weapon that is mainly used to hit someone or something.

Paano kaya ngayon, eh national sport na ang arnis... paano yung mga estudyante na may dalang arnis stick papuntang school? May loopholes ang batas natin.

[mortalpitbulls]

Paano kaya ngayon, eh national sport na ang arnis... paano yung mga estudyante na may dalang arnis stick papuntang school? May loopholes ang batas natin.

siguro gawa na lang ng magandang excuse... gagamitin sa field demo sa school, gamitin sa pe or what so ever

[burungkol]

Paano kaya ngayon, eh national sport na ang arnis... paano yung mga estudyante na may dalang arnis stick papuntang school? May loopholes ang batas natin.

dapat nakasuot ng gi... tapos nakasabit ang arnis sling bag sa likod parang ninja ooops, parang may old video noon sa lumang forum.

[shootodog]

ako minsan ganun. sinasabi ko gagamitin ko sa pagtuturo. kaya kelangan ko yung baston, tapos yung blunt knife tapos yung blunt bolo tapos yung live knife tapos...

[genezide13]

dapat nakasuot ng gi... tapos nakasabit ang arnis sling bag sa likod parang ninja ooops, parang may old video noon sa lumang forum.

ayus naka GI.. gusto ko pa naman mag aral ng arnis... marunong ako ng konti pero gusto kong palawakin.. kaso cavite na ak nauwi.. kadalasan ng klase malayo sa lugar ko..