Do you carry your laser as self defense at night? - Laser Pointer Forums

mikeeey · 10-14-2008, 05:26 PM

I carry my 150mW laser at all times when I'm walking at night, I keep it in hand just in case... how many of you do the same?

Switch · 10-14-2008, 05:49 PM

I don't since it would only be useful in very rare cases.I carry it at night because I like shining it at distant stuff.

ArRaY · 10-14-2008, 06:35 PM

When I walk around in the nights, which i like never do, I do never leave the house without at least one laserpointer. But I nearly always take my 5mw aka 15-20 mW aconsen pointer with me. Mostly for shining at stuff, but I hope it it has to, that it will be handy

ArRaY

maxkillz · 10-14-2008, 07:05 PM

i carry at least one on me at all times ;D I live in a bad neighborhood so I can use it to deter people if they arn't afraid of a man carrying a katana or a short sword on him (no guns for me for I am a law abiding citizen...most of the time, only criminals get the guns :-/)

VillageIdiot · 10-14-2008, 08:49 PM

I have a 4-inch blade folding knife in my pocket and a Cree R2 flashlight. I might sometimes take my greenie for shining etc but it ain't gonna be the one coming out of my pocket if I'm confronted. Over here often people get mugged by big, unarmed guys.

styropyro · 10-14-2008, 09:07 PM

I don't keep a laser on me for self defense, I sometimes keep one on me for pointing around and stuff though.

maxkillz · 10-14-2008, 09:26 PM

Instead of just a laser I carry one of these when I walk around at night [smiley=evil.gif] i think it's a but more intimidating than a laser. if I was a mugger I wouldn't want to try to mug a guy crazy enough to walk around with swords ;D

mikeeey · 10-14-2008, 11:10 PM

haha swords ftw, i had a sword like that which I got at a garage sale, but I guess it was just a practice sword so it wasn't very sharp, I traded it for a very deadly 9 inch dagger with brass knuckles for the handles. ;D

I dont carry my laser for self defense, I carry it for entertainment. But if it's night I keep it handy and ready as self defense.

maxkillz · 10-14-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeeey

haha swords ftw, i had a sword like that which I got at a garage sale, but I guess it was just a practice sword so it wasn't very sharp, I traded it for a very deadly 9 inch dagger with brass knuckles for the handles. ;D

I dont carry my laser for self defense, I carry it for entertainment. But if it's night I keep it handy and ready as self defense.

well those definitely aren't garage sale swords I can tell you that right now both are very deadly, sharp, strong,awesome ;D. you know your swords are good when your cutting cheap knives in half for fun with them :P bamboo is also fun. I'm probably going to use them during Halloween if I can't get my friend to lend me his masamune. I'm gonna dress up as Sephiroth, sit in a chair with a bowl full of candy and scary kids that take too much by popping balloons with one of my lasers or the sword ;D ;D ;D this year is going to be fun if I get any trick or treaters in this neighborhood it's my first Halloween in Detroit

rocketparrotlet · 10-15-2008, 01:31 AM

I don't have anything above 5mW YET (when that host shows up, BLU-RAY!), but when I do, I will probably carry it around at night for self-defense.

Exactly how debilitating is it, anyway, to take a direct hit in the eyes? I've hit myself with my 5mW greenie, how would a 100mW blu-ray compare? Remember, a second's pause is all you need to give someone a massive blow to the nose, knee in the balls, etc.

-Mark

styropyro · 10-15-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rocketparrotlet

I don't have anything above 5mW YET (when that host shows up, BLU-RAY!), but when I do, I will probably carry it around at night for self-defense.

Exactly how debilitating is it, anyway, to take a direct hit in the eyes? I've hit myself with my 5mW greenie, how would a 100mW blu-ray compare? Remember, a second's pause is all you need to give someone a massive blow to the nose, knee in the balls, etc.

-Mark

100mW of blu-ray would easily give retinal burns in a flash.

Things · 10-15-2008, 08:02 AM

I dont carry a laser pointer around, cause if its over 1mw, its a weapon :-/
+ I dont have a pointer ...

lamborgini8 · 10-15-2008, 12:23 PM

I carry a few 1mW keychain pointers on my keys but other than that I rarely take my lasers out of my house. Only when I get a new laser I take it out with me, and even then I only take it out once.

FrothyChimp · 10-15-2008, 03:05 PM

I'm sorry but I would never carry a laser pointer for self-defense. My HK USP .45 works much better. You have to be very careful when escalating a confrontation with a weapon because if you are not prepared to use the weapon or understand how to use the weapon effectively, it will likely be used on you. In the case of a laser pointer you may find it shoved up your a$$ sideways. My standard operating procedure is simple. If I have to drawn down with my .45 it's because I will be pulling the trigger. If an adversary sees my .45 they will will also see the muzzle flash.

daguin · 10-15-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FrothyChimp

I'm sorry but I would never carry a laser pointer for self-defense. My HK USP .45 works much better. You have to be very careful when escalating a confrontation with a weapon because if you are not prepared to use the weapon or understand how to use the weapon effectively, it will likely be used on you. In the case of a laser pointer you may find it shoved up your a$$ sideways. My standard operating procedure is simple. If I have to drawn down with my .45 it's because I will be pulling the trigger. If an adversary sees my .45 they will will also see the muzzle flash.

This was the hardest lesson to get wired into my wife's responses. *Having been raised on Hollywood (in the city), she was enculturated with "fair play", "giving people a chance", and Hollywood's need to explain what was happening on the screen to the audience. *I had to start her with the simple mantra: *Draw -- Acquire -- Fire. *Now that we have her target acquisition ingrained, we have simplified it to, "Pop the cap."

Peace,
dave

brtaman · 10-15-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrothyChimp

I'm sorry but I would never carry a laser pointer for self-defense. My HK USP .45 works much better. You have to be very careful when escalating a confrontation with a weapon because if you are not prepared to use the weapon or understand how to use the weapon effectively, it will likely be used on you. In the case of a laser pointer you may find it shoved up your a$$ sideways. My standard operating procedure is simple. If I have to drawn down with my .45 it's because I will be pulling the trigger. If an adversary sees my .45 they will will also see the muzzle flash.

Exactly, don't pull something, if you don't plan on using...That being said a laser pointer shot while painful can get you into a world of hurt.

Nice choice Frothy

which version? I use a Walter P99 black but for piercing cardboard...

Thanks
brtaman

Razako · 10-15-2008, 07:46 PM

The problem with using a laser for self defense is that it can actually be hard to hit the attacker directly in the eyes if they are charging at you or up close. The idea behind the photonic disruptor from wickedlasers is that you can diverge the beam to cover the opponents entire face and effectively dazzle them.

styropyro · 10-15-2008, 09:17 PM

Another problem with using a laser for self defense is the chance of getting sued. If you blind someone they can sue the crap out of you and it is your story against theirs, while if their dead... :

Ace82 · 10-15-2008, 09:54 PM

Oh, here we go again! ;D I started a similar thread in the general section a month or so back, it deviated to guns and knifes in a blink of an eye! Anyway, I always carry my x-75 with me, but I would never rely on it for self defense, I guess I would bust it out if the situation called for it, but I don't think I would think about it in a serious situation, unless they were at a distance and I had to grab their attention or something, but then I'd probably just yell "A!" or something.

mikeeey · 10-15-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coherent

The problem with using a laser for self defense is that it can actually be hard to hit the attacker directly in the eyes if they are charging at you or up close. *The idea behind the photonic disruptor from wickedlasers is that you can diverge the beam to cover the opponents entire face and effectively dazzle them.

well my green laser is focusable so I can make a dot the size of their head if I want lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by styropyro

Another problem with using a laser for self defense is the chance of getting sued. If you blind someone they can sue the crap out of you and it is your story against theirs, while if their dead... :

if someone is trying to mug/kill/steal from you using a weapon do you think they would win the lawsuit? not to mention, there is a pretty good chance that anyone trying to mug you doesn't have a lawyer. Also, what criminal would be stupid enough to bring this into court knowing that they were the ones trying to harm you? (yes i know, there are people that will do that, but not many)

randomlugia · 10-18-2008, 08:47 PM

I always take a 5mW with me, but I don't think I would ever be able to use it like this. :P

Schrecken_Licht · 10-21-2008, 03:51 AM

In some ways I'd be much more worried about having my laser stolen by a robber than the notion that I might be able to defend myself with it. *IMO the best defense is to simply be aware of your surroundings and of course avoid bad areas if at all possible. *If I did have to go to a bad area, I would either take someone with me or take one (or both) of my dogs. *Most crooks won't attack people in pairs or groups, and very, very few will risk being bitten or attacked by a dog.

Here's one of my occasional defenses (in my car and on the street, wherever dogs are allowed, of course!)

And the other one:

maxkillz · 10-21-2008, 04:08 AM

those dogs seem friendly enough ;D

Liberty1992 · 10-25-2008, 07:29 AM

why cant i delete this post?

styropyro · 10-25-2008, 02:50 PM

I'm surprised nobody has brought up the dual-purpose LG Hercules. It is a very powerful, stable laser, but it can also be used as a self defense bat! ;D

10-14-2008, 05:26 PM	#1
mikeeey Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,699 Rep Power: 106	Do you carry your laser as self defense at night? I carry my 150mW laser at all times when I'm walking at night, I keep it in hand just in case... how many of you do the same? __________________ . . . (Ordered)

10-14-2008, 05:49 PM	#2
Switch Class 3B Laser Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,338 Rep Power: 156	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig I don't since it would only be useful in very rare cases.I carry it at night because I like shining it at distant stuff.

10-14-2008, 06:35 PM	#3
ArRaY Class 2 Laser Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 281 Rep Power: 5	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig When I walk around in the nights, which i like never do, I do never leave the house without at least one laserpointer. But I nearly always take my 5mw aka 15-20 mW aconsen pointer with me. Mostly for shining at stuff, but I hope it it has to, that it will be handy ArRaY

10-14-2008, 07:05 PM	#4
maxkillz Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 883 Rep Power: 50	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig i carry at least one on me at all times ;D I live in a bad neighborhood so I can use it to deter people if they arn't afraid of a man carrying a katana or a short sword on him (no guns for me for I am a law abiding citizen...most of the time, only criminals get the guns :-/) __________________ God made me a cannibal to fix problems like YOU Always remember you are unique..just like everyone else A good friend will bail you out of jail. Your best friend will be sitting next to you saying that was awesome. Strangers are just friends waiting to happen, either that or rape in a dark alley waiting to happen. Like moonlight, you're showin me the way. Like heroin, you're cruisin my veins Maybe it was a bad Idea to poke it with a stick.... We're the good kind of crazy we swear

10-14-2008, 08:49 PM	#5
VillageIdiot Class 3R Laser Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,415 Rep Power: 76	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig I have a 4-inch blade folding knife in my pocket and a Cree R2 flashlight. I might sometimes take my greenie for shining etc but it ain't gonna be the one coming out of my pocket if I'm confronted. Over here often people get mugged by big, unarmed guys. __________________ The wild VillageIdiot is a land-dwelling mammal which is rarely seen these days. Some fear that the VillageIdiot is going extinct - others, think he's busy with other stuff. o_o

10-14-2008, 09:07 PM	#6
styropyro Class 3B Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,368 Rep Power: 161	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig I don't keep a laser on me for self defense, I sometimes keep one on me for pointing around and stuff though. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/styropyro - My Youtube Channel, #1 Ranked "Laser" Channel on Youtube! I have tons of reviews, tutorials, and clips of lasers in action! styropyro.com - My laser website with all of my reviews/tutorials LPC-815 Sleds for $4.45! << Contains 300mW red laser diode, check out this GB!

10-14-2008, 09:26 PM	#7
maxkillz Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 883 Rep Power: 50	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig Instead of just a laser I carry one of these when I walk around at night [smiley=evil.gif] i think it's a but more intimidating than a laser. if I was a mugger I wouldn't want to try to mug a guy crazy enough to walk around with swords ;D __________________ God made me a cannibal to fix problems like YOU Always remember you are unique..just like everyone else A good friend will bail you out of jail. Your best friend will be sitting next to you saying that was awesome. Strangers are just friends waiting to happen, either that or rape in a dark alley waiting to happen. Like moonlight, you're showin me the way. Like heroin, you're cruisin my veins Maybe it was a bad Idea to poke it with a stick.... We're the good kind of crazy we swear

10-14-2008, 11:10 PM	#8
mikeeey Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,699 Rep Power: 106	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig haha swords ftw, i had a sword like that which I got at a garage sale, but I guess it was just a practice sword so it wasn't very sharp, I traded it for a very deadly 9 inch dagger with brass knuckles for the handles. ;D I dont carry my laser for self defense, I carry it for entertainment. But if it's night I keep it handy and ready as self defense. __________________ . . . (Ordered)

10-15-2008, 01:31 AM	#10
rocketparrotlet Class 3R Laser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 1,342 Rep Power: 15	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig I don't have anything above 5mW YET (when that host shows up, BLU-RAY!), but when I do, I will probably carry it around at night for self-defense. Exactly how debilitating is it, anyway, to take a direct hit in the eyes? I've hit myself with my 5mW greenie, how would a 100mW blu-ray compare? Remember, a second's pause is all you need to give someone a massive blow to the nose, knee in the balls, etc. -Mark __________________ No, that wasn't sarcasm at all... -- DON'T CLICK THIS LINK!

10-15-2008, 08:02 AM	#12
Things Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 4,271 Rep Power: 146	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig I dont carry a laser pointer around, cause if its over 1mw, its a weapon :-/ + I dont have a pointer ... __________________ Problems with LaserChat?

10-15-2008, 12:23 PM	#13
lamborgini8 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,516 Rep Power: 99	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig I carry a few 1mW keychain pointers on my keys but other than that I rarely take my lasers out of my house. Only when I get a new laser I take it out with me, and even then I only take it out once. __________________ DL - Viper 75mW - Green (532nm) DL - 50mW Module - Green (532nm) DIY - 50mW - 12k Scanner - Green (532nm) DeviantArt - Ian Salter

10-15-2008, 03:05 PM	#14
FrothyChimp Class 2M Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 869 Rep Power: 11	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig I'm sorry but I would never carry a laser pointer for self-defense. My HK USP .45 works much better. You have to be very careful when escalating a confrontation with a weapon because if you are not prepared to use the weapon or understand how to use the weapon effectively, it will likely be used on you. In the case of a laser pointer you may find it shoved up your a$$ sideways. My standard operating procedure is simple. If I have to drawn down with my .45 it's because I will be pulling the trigger. If an adversary sees my .45 they will will also see the muzzle flash. __________________ The Frothy Chimp Cynic Extraordinaire Back off man, I'm a scientist Good whiskey, fine cigars, long legged women and blues guitar. That's what I like. The strong shall stand, the weak shall fall by the wayside. OEM Laser Systems, Inc. - http://oemlasersystems.com

10-15-2008, 07:46 PM	#17
Razako Class 3B Laser Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,520 Rep Power: 153	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig The problem with using a laser for self defense is that it can actually be hard to hit the attacker directly in the eyes if they are charging at you or up close. The idea behind the photonic disruptor from wickedlasers is that you can diverge the beam to cover the opponents entire face and effectively dazzle them. __________________

10-15-2008, 09:17 PM	#18
styropyro Class 3B Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,368 Rep Power: 161	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig Another problem with using a laser for self defense is the chance of getting sued. If you blind someone they can sue the crap out of you and it is your story against theirs, while if their dead... : __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/styropyro - My Youtube Channel, #1 Ranked "Laser" Channel on Youtube! I have tons of reviews, tutorials, and clips of lasers in action! styropyro.com - My laser website with all of my reviews/tutorials LPC-815 Sleds for $4.45! << Contains 300mW red laser diode, check out this GB!

10-15-2008, 09:54 PM	#19
Ace82 Class 3R Laser Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,788 Rep Power: 110	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig Oh, here we go again! ;D I started a similar thread in the general section a month or so back, it deviated to guns and knifes in a blink of an eye! Anyway, I always carry my x-75 with me, but I would never rely on it for self defense, I guess I would bust it out if the situation called for it, but I don't think I would think about it in a serious situation, unless they were at a distance and I had to grab their attention or something, but then I'd probably just yell "A!" or something.

10-18-2008, 08:47 PM	#21
randomlugia Class 3R Laser Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Williamsport, MD Posts: 1,493 Rep Power: 89	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig I always take a 5mW with me, but I don't think I would ever be able to use it like this. :P __________________ Current Lasers: 2 broken Rayfoss 125mW FLX 2 Broken Most likely buying Focalprice <100mW pen soon Etimeshop pen PSN name: macrocheesium A GUIDE TO BUYING GREEN LASERS

10-21-2008, 03:51 AM	#22
Schrecken_Licht Class 2M Laser Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 559 Rep Power: 21	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig In some ways I'd be much more worried about having my laser stolen by a robber than the notion that I might be able to defend myself with it. IMO the best defense is to simply be aware of your surroundings and of course avoid bad areas if at all possible. If I did have to go to a bad area, I would either take someone with me or take one (or both) of my dogs. *Most crooks won't attack people in pairs or groups, and very, very few will risk being bitten or attacked by a dog. Here's one of my occasional defenses (in my car and on the street, wherever dogs are allowed, of course!) And the other one: __________________ Ultimate Laser Destruction! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEaB7rwnyZc The Beast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xl4c1B5Kao

10-21-2008, 04:08 AM	#23
maxkillz Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 883 Rep Power: 50	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig those dogs seem friendly enough ;D __________________ God made me a cannibal to fix problems like YOU Always remember you are unique..just like everyone else A good friend will bail you out of jail. Your best friend will be sitting next to you saying that was awesome. Strangers are just friends waiting to happen, either that or rape in a dark alley waiting to happen. Like moonlight, you're showin me the way. Like heroin, you're cruisin my veins Maybe it was a bad Idea to poke it with a stick.... We're the good kind of crazy we swear

10-25-2008, 07:29 AM	#24
Liberty1992 Class 2 Laser Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 323 Rep Power: 3	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig why cant i delete this post?

10-25-2008, 02:50 PM	#25
styropyro Class 3B Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,368 Rep Power: 161	Re: Do you carry your laser as self defense at nig I'm surprised nobody has brought up the dual-purpose LG Hercules. It is a very powerful, stable laser, but it can also be used as a self defense bat! ;D __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/styropyro - My Youtube Channel, #1 Ranked "Laser" Channel on Youtube! I have tons of reviews, tutorials, and clips of lasers in action! styropyro.com - My laser website with all of my reviews/tutorials LPC-815 Sleds for $4.45! << Contains 300mW red laser diode, check out this GB!

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