In Tennessee, carrying a baseball bat for defense is not a viable option:
39-17-1307. Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon.
(a) (1) A person commits an offense who carries with the intent to go armed a firearm, a knife with a blade length exceeding four inches (4''), or a club.(emphasis added).
This law, originally a slave code, has been modernized, and applies to all.
Betcha didn't know that!
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I wonder if that applies to walking sticks / staffs / canes....
ReplyDeleteWhenever I carry a bat in my car, I always make sure there is a glove as well. It's not a club, it my bat to play baseball, officer.
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