Does anyone know anything about the legality of a collapsible baton ("Asp") in Indiana?

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Allan DeGroot

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I know it is illegal to carry one in Pennsylvania, but I never really stopped to give a shit, I'm 61 so I'm not of a demographic to worry much about getting searched randomly, but I'm curious about the Law's in Indiana where I'm moving....
 

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heres what i found, sorry for the layout​

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Answer is at bottom ---

Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-31.5-2-86​

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), “deadly weapon” means the following:
(1) A loaded or unloaded firearm.
(2) A destructive device, , device, taser (as defined in IC 35-47-8-3 ) or electronic stun weapon (as defined in IC 35-47-8-1 ), equipment, chemical substance, or other material that in the manner it:
(A) is used;
(B) could ordinarily be used;  or
(C) is intended to be used;
is readily capable of causing serious bodily injury.
(3) An animal (as defined in IC 35-46-3-3 ) that is:
(A) readily capable of causing serious bodily injury;  and
(B) used in the commission or attempted commission of a crime.
(4) A biological disease, virus, or organism that is capable of causing serious bodily injury.
(b) The term does not include:
(1) a taser (as defined in IC 35-47-8-3 );
(2) an electronic stun weapon (as defined in IC 35-47-8-1 );
(3) a chemical designed to temporarily incapacitate a person;  or
(4)There are no current specific statutes in Indiana which permit or prohibit the open/concealed carrying or possession of collapsible or expandable batons, clubs, billies, blackjacks and other similar weap
 
This thread is veering slightly off track, I found the answer and posted it above, if anyone has any questions regarding it
Answer is at the bottom and it is basically screaming "gray area"
 
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