ASP, Inc.
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| ASP, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Founded | Appleton, Wisconsin, USA (1976) |
| Founder | Kevin Parsons |
| Headquarters | Appleton, Wisconsin, USA |
| Key people | Kevin Parsons, founder, Chairman and CEO |
| Industry | Defensive weapons |
| Products | Tactical batons |
| Website | asp-net.com |
Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc. (ASP, Inc.), is a weapons manufacturer providing equipment to law enforcement and private security companies. ASP is well known for its telescoping batons.
[edit] History
ASP was founded in 1976 by Kevin Parsons. Parsons has a Ph.D. in Police Management from Michigan State University and spent five years teaching extendable baton defensive weapon techniques to law enforcement personnel.[1]
[edit] Company Products
ASP is internationally known for its line of telescopic batons. Law enforcement agencies widely use the batons for their personnel needs.[2] Besides the tactical baton, the company has a wide range of restraints (e.g., handcuffs, plastic ties), flashlights, watches, and other weapons accessories, including customization options.
[edit] References
- ^ Real Police (2006). ASP Extendable Baton. Real Police. Retrieved on 23 October 2007.
- ^ Canadian Police Research Center (1990). ASP Tactical Baton Assessment. [http://www.cprc.org/ CPRC. Retrieved on 23 October 2007.
