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May 25, 2023 · The wood or synthetic-material tool has been known by other names—a nightstick, a baton, a mace, a truncheon—but billy club is a label that appears to have stuck.
A baton (also truncheon, nightstick, billy club, billystick, cosh, lathi, or simply stick) is a roughly cylindrical club made of wood, rubber, plastic, or metal. It is carried as a compliance tool and defensive weapon [1] by law-enforcement officers, correctional staff, security guards and military personnel.
Nov 16, 2016 · Billy clubs were the first less-lethal weapon used by police officers to subdue criminals and maintain public order. Known by many names, the police officer’s club, mace, truncheon, nightstick, or baton is as old as the profession itself.
A billy club is a heavy wooden club, especially used by police officers. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Feb 27, 2024 · A federal judge struck down a California law banning possession of club-like weapons, reversing his previous ruling from three years ago that upheld the prohibition on billy clubs, batons and similar blunt objects.
Feb 28, 2024 · State bans on weapons such as butterfly knives, pictured, and billy clubs are under new legal scrutiny as U.S. judges weigh a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that radically shifted 2nd Amendment...
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Billy Club is a scratch-made, ingredient focused restaurant situated in the heart of Buffalo’s historic Allentown district. The menu of inspired New American fare by Chef Joshua Noh is complemented by an impressive selection of craft cocktails, wine and beer.
