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"The Portable Lights American Trade Organization (PLATO) works to promote the common interests of companies that produce lighting products, including the creation of product performance standards, education, market research and subject advocacy. While it might not have the visibility as other trade organizations — à la NSSF and NASGW, for example — PLATO serves a very important function to ensure companies maintain high standards in this product category. As a result, this organization heavily influences the consumer market." Read Article Here

"For over 40 years, Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) has been focused on providing law enforcement personnel with the highest-quality gear and training. ASP has recently released some new products withe EDC in mind. This includes the Agent baton series." Read Article Here

"Like the Taser, ASP has become synonymous with its product, the baton. ASP is the familiar acronym for Armament Systems and Procedures, the Appleton, Wisconsin, company that has manufactured expandable batons for decades. The company now offers approximately 60 different models" Read Article Here

"ASP has added a series of rigid handcuffs to its innovative Ultra Cuff product line. Rigid cuffs eliminate the lateral and rotational axes of motion inherent in chain and hinge cuffs, thereby providing maximum subject control. This makes them not only ideal for more resistive subjects, but also for cuffing with arms in front, making them a preferred restraint method for transport and courtroom use. " Read Article Here