Real life engagements with Crimson Trace laser sights

Every day, Crimson Trace laser sights are used to save lives, thwart danger, or simply provide a better feeling of personal security.  We know this to be true because we're told this by our loyal fans and customers.  Crimson Trace lasers are used daily in military conflicts overseas, by police agencies keeping our nation safe, and by law abiding citizens protecting themselves, their homes, and their loved ones.

We want to hear your stories.  If you have used a Crimson Trace laser to defend a life, in a military or police engagement, to de-escalate a dangerous situation, or that you simply feel safer with a laser-equipped firearm at your side.....we want to hear about it. 

"Last night, I was the victim of road rage.  The guy was honking at me, flashing his brights, and tailing me.  I thought I could let him pass by...moving on to the shoulder, so I did.  He did not.  He boxed me in, and I couldn't go anywhere.  He got out of his truck cussing and yelling at me, carrying a tire iron. 

I told him to get back in his truck and leave, but he continued to come towards me.  I drew my weapon and pointed the laser at his chest.  I told him I would shoot if he got closer.  He looked down, ran back to his truck, and peeled out.  I didn't have to fire one round.  I believe if it had not been for your laser...I would have had to shoot the man.  Your product saved my life."

-- Daniel F., Desoto, MO

"I am truly, truly grateful for your company and your product.  I purchased my GLOCK 30 several years ago to carry off-duty...shortly after, I bought a Crimson Trace laser sight to (go) with it.  I felt it truly important to equip my gun with this, because I have been in several shootings and I know the importance of shot placement.  Shot placement is often difficult during critical incidents for various factors, (including), adrenaline, lighting, moving targets, etc. 

On (date withheld), I was off-duty and walked in to a convenience store robbery being committed by a male with a gun.  My training kicked in and I ended up pursuing the robber.  We ran through an area with limited lighting.  The male was armed with a S&W 9mm - I was armed with my GLOCK 30 equipped with the Crimson Trace laser sight. 

Thanks to this addition to my GLOCK, I was able to take a well-placed shot that neutralized the threat.  Unfortunately, he died from his injuries, but I made it out of this situation alive, and no one else was injured.  I truly credit your company with bringing me out on the winning side of this encounter...thank you for saving my life and the lives of so many people."

-- J.J., Philadelphia, PA

"I was attacked by a drunken neighbor...(who) spent two days putting up foul language signs in our yard in protest for calling the police on him for repeatedly threatening to 'kill me, kill my wife, kill my 12 year old daughter, then burn my house down'.  The neighbor was placing the signs on a metal pole he beat into the ground.  On the second day, after photographing the signs and taking them down all day, I told my daughter to go to bed to get up for Bible school first thing in the morning - and if she saw or heard anything, (to) come and get me. 

My child was not in bed 5 minutes when she came to tell me that 'someone is looking in my windows with a flashlight'.  I went outside to see if anything was out there...(standing) for about 5 minutes with my Surefire® light.  The neighbor came out across his yard with a sign, a roll of duct tape and a hammer...when he got caught by surprise with a bright light. 

He flew around the corner of the sign pole and said very loudly, 'You die tonight, then I'm going over your dead body to kill your wife and daughter then burn your house down'.  He swung the claw hammer at my head back and forth, backing me ...down the driveway.  I tried to get in the house but he swung the hammer til I felt it go through my hair.  I have a disabling hip condition that keeps me from moving extremely fast and could not get up the steps without the hammer connecting with my head, so I was backed into...my garage. 

I tried to talk him down while he continued to swing the...hammer at my head.  I punched him in the face and (struck) him with the Surefire light...my hip gave out and (we) both went down.  When he tried to get up, all I had left to protect myself and my family with was my SIG P229 on my side that I have a carry permit for.  I pulled it as a last resort and hit him in the head until he finally quit swinging the claw hammer at me. 

He had 3 choices: run away, stay down, or rush-attack me.  He sat up and tried to rush me until I activated the CTC Lasergrips® (on my SIG)...I am absolutely sure that piece of equipment saved my life.  Even with a loaded chamber, I showed restraint and did not need to fire as the laser deterred him.  He held his head and ran away (only to be) arrested for first degree assault and carried away by the police and EMS to have 18 staples put in his head.

-- Neil F., Barberton, IL 

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Crimson Trace understands that firearms and their use in self-defense situations is a very serious matter.  Purchasing a gun and related accessories, including laser sights, is not a substitution for training, weapon proficiency, gun safety, and common sense. 

Additionally, it is imperative to understand and abide by your local firearms' laws, carry permit regulations, and adhere to ALL use of deadly force laws for your state.  As a gun owner, and responsible citizen, the use (whether actual, or implied) of a firearm in self-defense situations will have legal, moral, and civic implications.  It is your responsibility to understand your rights, maintain necessary skills, have knowledge of local laws, and to act in accordance with said laws at all times. 

For more information on firearms training, gun safety and related resources, please visit the National Rifle Association.  For information on state-by-state firearms laws, including the use of deadly force, please visit the NRA-ILA.  For information on concealed carry, CCW state laws, and permit reciprocity, please visit USA Carry.