S&W, expandable batons, x26 Tasers and oleoresin capsicum pepper spray. Such options include PAVA spray, X2 Tasers, ASP telescopic batons, and baton launchers. Currently, BSOs are equipped with handcuffs, pepper spray, batons, and Beretta PX4 Storm pistols. Other equipment include handcuffs, flexicuffs and expandable batons. Some protesters were injured by police batons. Police officers also routinely carry expandable batons and pepper spray. They are instead armed with telescopic batons and pepper spray. Some units are armed with pepper spray, batons or handguns. Members will be trained and issued with handcuffs and batons. This combined with riot police pushing into crowds with shields and batons. A riot ensued between Volunteers armed with batons and the police. Riot shields are frequently used in combination with batons. They use bow and arrow to fight, javelins and darts and wooden batons and slings. The Officers were armed with batons and axe handles. Riot gear typically includes personal armor, batons, and riot helmets.