PeteBroccolo
Enlightened
I know we have discussed this some in a few threads, but I noticed in the "Tri Star Phazer Evaluation" thread in the "Elektrolumens" area that there was some mention about someone not wanting to ever get hit with one.
I realize that not everyone on this thread is an LEO/PO, and there are some CPF members who are Private Security Officers/Guards who are not allowed to carry sidearms and/or that live/work/travel through areas of less-than-desirable areas.
I also have been in situations, before we were issued defensive batons (either solid plastic or expandable steel) where an impact weapon was required, so I do understand the need, or preference, to have something that can both blind, and blind-side, a "client" when required.
However, with the advent of collapsible batons issued to, and/or allowed to be carried by, LEO/PO, it seems using a finely crafted and expensive lighting tool as an impact weapon is NOT the best, or wisest, use of the tools at hand. Especially if one has paid for such a lighting tool out of one's own pocket, as opposed to departmentally-issued.
Some of my co-workers still feel that they need the option of "throwing my flashlight throw the window" of the vehicle being operated by one or more violent and/or escaping "clients".
Sounds like Mags may still be useful to some for such activities, but there is NO WAY I would be risking ANY Elektrolumens or Pila lighting tool unless my life was at risk of absolute imminent grievous bodily harm or death.
However, I DO still have that Koehler Brite Star 3 D, don't I? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif It would certainly not cause much damage to the intended object-of-impact!
I realize that not everyone on this thread is an LEO/PO, and there are some CPF members who are Private Security Officers/Guards who are not allowed to carry sidearms and/or that live/work/travel through areas of less-than-desirable areas.
I also have been in situations, before we were issued defensive batons (either solid plastic or expandable steel) where an impact weapon was required, so I do understand the need, or preference, to have something that can both blind, and blind-side, a "client" when required.
However, with the advent of collapsible batons issued to, and/or allowed to be carried by, LEO/PO, it seems using a finely crafted and expensive lighting tool as an impact weapon is NOT the best, or wisest, use of the tools at hand. Especially if one has paid for such a lighting tool out of one's own pocket, as opposed to departmentally-issued.
Some of my co-workers still feel that they need the option of "throwing my flashlight throw the window" of the vehicle being operated by one or more violent and/or escaping "clients".
Sounds like Mags may still be useful to some for such activities, but there is NO WAY I would be risking ANY Elektrolumens or Pila lighting tool unless my life was at risk of absolute imminent grievous bodily harm or death.
However, I DO still have that Koehler Brite Star 3 D, don't I? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif It would certainly not cause much damage to the intended object-of-impact!