I am a police officer, and, like many other officers, there are times when I catch myself being lax and letting my guard down. It's dangerous, I know, but, unfortunately, working the midnight shift it becomes a bit of a challenge to do everything perfectly.
Yesterday I was on patrol in an area known for high narcotics sales. My partner and I were in civilian dress and driving a new, unmarked department vehicle, which the usual street criminals didn't recognize. While patrolling, we observed an individual attempting to conceal himself between two cars, so we stopped to investigate. As I exited the vehicle, I could see panic in the suspect's eyes as he contemplated whether or not to run. He then raised his hands, and the look in his eyes indicated he was clearly contemplating a different way to deal with the situation. Out came a rather large knife.
I always carry my pistol, equipped with an
X200, and I always have a
U2 Ultra™ in my vest pocket. But this time...oops—I didn't have my firearm in my hand. Luckily for me, I did have my
M3 CombatLight® with a
KL6 LED head ready in my hand. Instinctually, I shot the subject in the eyes with a blast of light. He reacted by turning his head and bringing his arm up to cover his eyes, dropping the knife, and letting out a loud "DAMN!" He was taken down and brought in without anyone getting hurt, but it's scary to think what could have happened had I not had my M3 ready to go.
Thanks for making a great product!
Josh A.
Chicago, IL
