Yep, only once. Brand new baton that collapsed after hitting a training pad. Yes It was properly extended.
It just failed thats all. I've not hit a pad since with one so I've not had one collapse again.

because they are only held open by friction. Mondanock (i think) autolocks are held open using a ball baring system and locks into place untill the officer presses a buton

I find that as long as I rack it properly it is a reliable piece of kit to depend on... although a tad awkward to try and put away again after racking using full strength... word is that they re-surfaced the pavement where I closed up last time

They have stopped us doing that on the floor in the Gym where we do Baton Training. You have to go outside now.

Just wondering 01mterr1 as your not a copper wondered how you knew thats all.

I know. I read it somewhere...cant remember where

Door of a public toilet?

He is a Superintendant really, a WWP Spy for the ACPO Ranks

Oh Oh. My cover is blown *RUN*RUN*

Niton catalogues good for more than one thing.

Tells you about all the Gucci functions of various batons me and 01mterr01 can't buy. Doh! I've still got my nice collection at home which I bought cheap before the ban on buying/selling/importing/giving away. Doesn't say I can't own them!

Also tells you almost the whole life story of Robert Hindi Jr! (i'll let you all go to read that bit now!)

Batons...NO...i do have a collection of model busses though. this is my favourite



I had a suprise seeing these 'bendy buses' used in Cardiff on sunday

That was so cruel

That bus is a Dublin bus and its a no. 10 its last stop is right beside Garda Hq. so now. Learn something new everyday

Whats cruel about that Dick? I learnt lots of things from graffitti like how "Sharon Luvs Tomo 4eva"