Subdue a Subject with a PR-24 Side Handle Baton (Part 1)

(191-376-5211) (2007 STP)

 

Conditions: You are performing law enforcement or security duties and wearing the appropriate gear according to the local or unit standing operating procedure (SOP), to include the side handle baton.  You encounter an aggressively resisting subject who threatens or attacks you by using his/her body or a rigid object.

 

Standards: Subdue the subject using the PR-24 side handle baton. Use only the force necessary to protect yourself and stop the subject from resisting by causing the subject to drop his/her weapon or comply with commands.

 

Performance Steps

 

1. Grip the baton using the basic grip.

             a. With the strong hand, grasp the short handle with a full grip ensuring that the thumb and index finger are touching or overlap.

             b. The side of the hand should be in contact with and rest firmly along the body of the PR-24, if the side of the hand loses contact, simply reach across with the support hand and tap upwards, reseating the grip or push the baton against the body to reseat the grip.

             c. Keeping the short handle up, tuck the long portion of the baton between your forearm and body.  NOTE: Because control is maintained by grasping the short handle, the thumb and index finger should always be in contact with one another.

 

2. Draw the baton.

             a. Demonstrated the cross draw without reverse spin.

                          (1) Start with the baton in its holder on your support side.

                          (2) With the support hand rotate the holder forward so the short handle is pointing upwards.

                          (3) With the strong hand, reach across the body and grasp the short handle using the basic grip. Slide the support hand to the collapsed long extended portion of the baton and grasp firmly.  With your strong hand, draw the baton and keeping it close to the body bring

the baton to the horizontal carry position.  NOTE: The baton should be extended forward, not rearward, as you draw it in both the cross draw with and without a reverse spin.

             b. Demonstrated the cross draw with reverse spin.

                          (1) Start with the PR-24 in its front draw holder (or special ring) on your support side.

                          (2) Repeat steps 2a(1)(2).

                          (3) Repeat step 2a(3) except instead of tucking the baton directly, allow it to spin outward and around still ending in the horizontal carry position.

             c. Demonstrated the power draw.

                          (1) Repeat steps 2a(1)(2).

                          (2) With the strong hand, reach across the body and grasp the short handle.  Use a reverse spin with full extension of the strong arm in a slightly downward arc in front of your body assuming the horizontal carry position (described in step 3b).  NOTE: Do not extend the baton as described in the cross draw. The power of the swing and gravity should fully extend the baton.

 

3. Carry the baton.  After drawing the baton assume one of the preceding carries and assume the basic defensive stance which is with the support hand up, support foot forward, knees slightly bent, toes pointed generally forward, and the body armor generally facing the subject.  Be prepared to defend yourself or take appropriate action.

             a. Demonstrated the horizontal carry position.  Using the basic grip, with the long extended portion of the baton placed between the upper arm, firmly against your body (tuck position), keeping the baton parallel to the ground.

             b. Demonstrated the vertical carry position.  The strong arm is fully extended down the strong side of the body with the short end of the PR-24 pointing toward the ground, and the knob pointing outward.  The baton is concealed from the front, behind your strong leg.  This is a

low-profile carry.  NOTE: For the above two carry positions the support hand will be held in a defensive position (above the waist).  From a defensive position the support hand can fend off a blow; be used to grab, pull, or push a subject; or to counterstrike, as well as help maintain balance.

             c. Demonstrated the two-handed carry position.  This is the same as the horizontal carry but with the support hand grasping the short portion (palm down) with approximately a two finger distance between the support hand and short handle.

             d. Long extended position—Use the strong hand to rotate the extended portion forward, until it is directly to the front with the support hand, grasp the long extended portion palm down two to four inches from the long extended end.  The extended end will be pointing directly at the opponent.  The strong-side elbow should be close to your body.  Ensure that the strong hand and wrist stay firmly in contact with the short portion to maintain a stable position.  NOTE: This position is the foundation for performing basic restraint techniques and should be practiced until proficiency is achieved.

 

4. Employ the baton offensively.

             a. Execute a front jab.

                          (1) Assume the basic stance (horizontal carry position).

                          (2) While maintaining a firm grip and not letting the short handle spin in your hand, execute a sharp but controlled forward thrusting motion, rotate the palm of the strong hand either up or down or leave in the start position (personal preference) while executing the jab.  NOTE: An acceptable alternative method is to perform the front jab starting from the two-handed carry position and keeping your strong hand vertical on the short handle while thrusting the baton.  Never overextend the jab as this can cause you to lose your balance if the baton is grabbed.

             b. Execute a rear jab.

                          (1) Assume the basic stance.

                          (2) Look over your shoulder to identify the threat and target area.

                          (3) Immediately pull the baton to the rear striking the targeted area and simultaneously give a verbal command such as "Get back."

                          (4) Return to the basic stance and execute a pattern of movement such as the rear pivot and reevaluate the situation.  NOTE: Depending on the situation and number of subjects, variations in the patterns of movements may be required.

             c. Execute a long extended jab.

                          (1) Assume the long extended position (including stance), ensuring that the knob is upright.

                          (2) Execute a sharp but controlled forward jab, ensuring that your support hand is palm down on the long extended portion.  NOTE: You may have to execute a forward shuffle to close the distance between you and the subject or to enhance the effectiveness of the jab.

                          (3) The long extended jab is performed in either a fixed (support hand stays fixed to the long extended portion) or sliding motion.  NOTE: In the sliding long extended jab, your support hand provides stability to the long extended portion as the baton slides through a "circle" formed by the thumb and fingers.  Your support hand also controls the direction of the long extended end.  Your strong hand supplies power and controls the forward thrust of the long extended portion.  In the fixed long extended jab, your strong and support hands tightly grip the baton as you sharply thrust the long extended end forward.

             d. Execute the flat chop.

                          (1) Start from the horizontal carry position.

                          (2) Quickly raise the short end of the baton up to the vertical position then rapidly strike downward toward the target area, simultaneously giving a verbal command.

                          (3) Return to the start position and reevaluate the situation for possible follow-up actions.  NOTE: The flat chop is primarily used as a technique to defend against the subject grabbing at  your belt.

             e. Execute an upper chop.

                          (1) Start from the horizontal carry position.

                          (2) Chop the short portion of the baton upward using the top part of the short portion as the chopping surface.  NOTE: An upper chop may be performed either from a "tuck" basic position or from the "basic grip" position.  In a close-quarter confrontation, it is a most useful and effective defensive technique, and is primarily used to defend against grabs and strikes.

             f. Execute a power chop.

                          (1) Start from the long extended position.

                          (2) Draw your support hand in toward your body and pivot the short handle of the baton in your strong hand as you raise your strong hand so it is in the vertical position, with the short handle pointing rearward and the baton firmly in contact with your arm.

                          (3) You may have to adjust your support hand as you reach the vertical position to ensure that it is below the elbow.

                          (4) Drive the baton down rapidly arcing downward, outward, or a combination of both with your strong arm while stepping forward or outward, keep your strong wrist/forearm firmly on the long extended portion at the moment of impact.  Give a verbal command as you strike.

                          (5) Return to the long extended position and reevaluate the situation.  NOTE: A power chop is an effective technique both as a strike and as a block.  It may be used as an alternative blocking technique to the long extended two-handed support side block.  Ensure that you keep your forearm in contact with the baton throughout the strike.

             g. Execute a forward spin.

                          (1) Start from the horizontal carry position.

                          (2) Raise your support side arm high enough to keep it out of the path of the swinging baton, but not so high as to expose your midsection.

                          (3) Loosen the grip slightly of your strong hand to allow the baton to rotate and swing the baton outward horizontally from the strong side to the support side, extending the arm fully in one continuous motion until your strong arm is against your support side (similar to the draw position).  Give a verbal command while striking.  NOTE: It is important to keep your strong arm completely extended during the sweeping motion for maximum power.  You only want the last 2-4 inches of the baton to strike your target to ensure that the baton does not bounce back or stop.

                          (4) Reevaluate the situation and take appropriate action.

             h. Execute a reverse spin.

                          (1) Start from stop position of the forward spin.

                          (2) Use the same technique as for the forward spin ending in the horizontal carry position.  You can stop the momentum using your upper arm then assume the basic stance or raise your strong arm elbow to capture the baton in the tuck position.

                          (3) Reevaluate the situation and take appropriate action.  NOTE: To decrease the velocity of the swing or to stop it, tighten your grip on the short handle.

             i. Execute a power spin.

                          (1) Start from the two-handed carry position.

                          (2) Pull the short portion toward you with your support hand and simultaneously push forward with your strong hand.  Give a verbal command while striking.

                          (3) The power spin is performed either in a sweeping motion or a snapping motion.

                                       (a) Sweeping is when the long extended portion is brought to your support side and back to your strong side in a sweeping motion striking the subject using the last 2-4 inches of the long extended portion of the baton and then assume the basic horizontal carry position.

                                       (b) Snapping is when the long extended portion is brought to the middle of your body striking the subject using the last 4-6 inches of the long extended portion of the baton with the arms fully extended and with the baton snapping back to the start position then quickly assume the basic horizontal carry position and reevaluate the situation.

 

 

 

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