For us (military), use of the ASP falls under the "Hard Controls" section of force escalation, the same as use of a Military Working Dog. It can, however, be "Deadly Force" if you strike the head.
I agree 100% with your point. I'm just thinking about my personal liability. Since Texas has nothing like the Castle Doctrine, I just prefer to CMA. Besides, ASPs are illegal to carry, so it's not an issue!
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Despite learning the red, yellow, and green areas, there ISN'T that much left to learn with the ASP.
Besides that, why would you want to carry an ASP if you already have your CHL? Usually (especially overseas), the military will not issue OC or ASPs, even if the personnel are qualified to use them. Why? It makes the escalation of force a lot easier on the armed watchstanders. I wouldn't want to go to court to explain why I shot someone when I had a club that may have neutralized the threat w/o killing him.
IMHO, knives have other uses besides defending yourself against BGs.
Besides that, why would you want to carry an ASP if you already have your CHL? Usually (especially overseas), the military will not issue OC or ASPs, even if the personnel are qualified to use them. Why? It makes the escalation of force a lot easier on the armed watchstanders. I wouldn't want to go to court to explain why I shot someone when I had a club that may have neutralized the threat w/o killing him.
IMHO, knives have other uses besides defending yourself against BGs.