Are collapsible batons legal for civilians in California?

Question

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Can i legally obtain and carry one of these around in California for self-defense?

Answer 1

only if your a security guard with a valid baton permit..

Answer 2

Illegal

Answer 3

No, in fact, carrying any type of baton in California by a civilian is a violation of penal code 12020. This violation constitutes a felony and you can be arrested on scene and taken to jail for having one in your possession.  

Answer 4

At the rate they are going even oxygen will soon be illegal for civilians in CA.

I guess that's to be expected when you let the liberal hypocrites run the place instead of the real Americans.