Megatron96 |
05-18-2020 07:02 PM |
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Originally Posted by Raiderhader
(Post 14978025)
A lot of information there but, my concern with using a strobe wasn’t addressed. In most instances the disorientation caused by the strobe will likely leave the perp fairly incapacitated but, what if they are armed with a gun and in their panic they just start wildly shooting? The strobe would make it impossible to acquire a safe shot. And you likely are going to be panicked enough your own self at that point that quickly and accurately switching to a regular light doesn’t seem likely.
I don’t think they are a gimmick but, I also don’t think I’m sold on them.
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No, that's not how they work. Everyone in front of the strobing light will experience some disorientation. Anyone behind it won't. Unless the subject you're strobing happens to be standing next to a bright white wall or a large mirror. Otherwise there's not enough light bounce to impair the shooter. If it did, strobes wouldn't even be considered tactically beneficial. Regardless, we've tested these things in class, and a strobing weapon-light doesn't impair the shooter unless they're strobing very close to a very light-colored wall or large object.
And if the BG raises his weapon, we shoot him, as per the rules of engagement, so if they 'panic and try to begin shooting,' well, they're toast before they begin firing.
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