What Is a Blackjack Weapon?

A blackjack weapon or sap refers to a group of weapons that are short, concealable, and weighted (usually filled with lead powder, molded lead clay, or lead shot) to constitute an effective bludgeoning device. The terminology used to refer to these weapons can be very imprecise depending on the period.

What is a blackjack in the military?

Blackjack (weapon), a type of baton for law enforcement. RQ-21 Blackjack, a small tactical unmanned air system. Black Jack Brigade, nickname of the U.S. 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.

Do police carry blackjacks?

Plainclothes officers, officers in specialty units and some uniformed patrol officers carry blackjacks. For about one-third of the force's 4,220 officers, the blackjack is the only alternative weapon to the department-issued 9mm handgun.