LaserMax Sights: A Key Criminal Deterrent

Chad Reimer

The LaserMax laser sights are some of the most popular laser sights, used by a number of government and military personnel around the world. The LaserMax sights are considered a must-have for law enforcement, due to the deterring factor. Police forces that have tried the LaserMax laser sights reported up to a seventy-percent increase in accuracy and a higher percent of compliant suspects. The idea behind the LaserMax is not to mount externally, but rather to replace the guide rod and spring on most pistols, keeping your laser on target and lined up even at great distances.

When police agencies come across noncompliant suspects, it was difficult to make the suspect compliant without risking an officer’s or suspect’s life. Thanks to the LaserMax system, there are reports of higher compliant rates among suspects, due to the “psychological effect” of having a laser display on a suspect. The ability to reduce lethal force is a selling point for most law enforcement officers, due to the fact many of them end up in long expensive law suits when forced to use deadly force.

I have been asked a few times how this can help a civilian; the answer is quite simple. Most civilians are not trained for “worst case scenarios,” thus making them more likely to be caught in a long and costly legal battle, even if the civilian’s actions were justifiable. The ability to make an otherwise unruly aggressor compliant is not only good for your potential attacker, but also makes safety available without firing a shot. This makes LaserMax weapons sights a great idea for all concealed carry owners, as well as home defense firearms owners.

If one can avoid a $100,000 court case for protecting their family, I would consider that to be the ultimate in the way of protection, not only physically but monetarily. With a price tag around three hundred dollars, many decided it’s an accessory that is not required, although when looking at the all angles it seems silly not to consider a LaserMax. There are a wide range of other companies that produce laser sights that work on accessory rails, although the angle of the laser does not ensure accuracy at distances, which most argue only an internal laser can provide.

The LaserMax is a fine addition to most firearms, but the selling point in my opinion is the deterrent factor. Being put into a risky situation and being able to resolve it without force or legal worries is, in my opinion, worth its weight in gold. The LaserMax installs in less than five minutes, and has been torture-tested for waterproofing, dirt proofing, and doesn’t require a gunsmith to install. If you are a concealed carry holder or have a firearm for home defense, this could save you a large amount of stress and liability; I consider it to be a must-have personal protection item.

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