Thankful to be Home Safe
Posted by Hilary Gibeaut
We received the following e-mail yesterday from Matthew S. of Louisiana who had to use his TASER® C2™ personal safety device against a man who previously threatened him and came to his work to attack him. Thanks to the C2, Matthew is unharmed and the attacker was arrested for his actions. Here is his note:
June 2, 2009
Hello,
My name is Matthew and I purchased your C2 product last year for personal protection. On May 11, 2009 I was attacked at work by a large man (6′0, around 270 lbs). I had previously had this man arrested for swinging at me, and for threatening my life. I have two small children at home, and care deeply for my family. This man returned again to my business on May 11, 2009. I am assuming that he was returning to make good on his threat to end my life, as he had been warned numerous times by the police and myself to stay away. His previous arrest was obviously no deterrent to his return. When this man charged at me from a distance of around 25 feet, I pointed my C2 at him and repeatedly warned him to stop. When it was obvious that he would not, I deployed the TASER. He was struck by one probe in the lower stomach and the other in his right hand. This device immediately dropped this large man like a rock, and the threat was over. He did not get back up until police arrived to handcuff him again and take him back to jail.
I am thankful that I did not have to use lethal force against him, and extremely impressed with the device. I cannot put a price on my safety and that of my family. I know that in years gone by my options for defense were limited to devices that required closer contact without having to utilize deadly force. I am a law-abiding, taxpaying, all American man. Thank you sincerely for the development of this device. My young daughters are thankful that you helped their Dad come home safe.
Thanks again,
Matthew S.
Matthew, we want to thank you for sharing your story with all of us at TASER International. You may have said it best, “I cannot put a price on my safety and that of my family.”
# Rj wrote on 7/21/2009 1:47 pm:
I was about to say to Matt more than likely would have been justified in using a Glock vs a Taser but he beat me to it.
# Mikel wrote on 7/17/2009 8:20 am:
Great story!!! Very moving.
# M Sheppard wrote on 6/21/2009 4:34 pm:
Alan,
If I committed the felony, why am I free, and my attacker is incarcerated? Apparently, the Police, whom I assume know the law better than you, thought that I acted justly and in self defense. My suggestion is for you to be attacked by a large man and see what you do. I was justified, and right. The only difference between this man being dead instead of in jail is that I reached for the taser in my left pocket, and not the pistol in my right. I stand by my choice to use the TASER.
Matthew
# Larry wrote on 6/17/2009 6:33 pm:
Thank you for sharing Matthew. It’s wonderful to read stories of the Taser C2 being used in real life situations.
# Brent wrote on 6/14/2009 5:00 pm:
Good for you! You knew you were in danger when the attacker started charging towards you. Deploying the Taser C2 was a smart move and I am glad that it worked out for you. The guy who attacked you is obviously out of control and a danger to others. Also Alan needs to do some research on the laws in Louisiana. Since this individual showed up at your place of employment (Premeditated) with the intent to do you bodily harm you were well in your rights under Louisiana state law to deploy your Taser. You don’t have to wait until someone hits you to use a Taser device. The act of charging someone is an assault and a crime was committed. NO restraining order was necessary and no felony was committed. Don’t hesitate to use your Taser to protect yourself. Hesitation kills!
# Alan wrote on 6/13/2009 10:05 am:
Since you had no restraining order issued against the man and since he was not physically attacking you, only running, you committed a felony aggravated assault against the guy and you should be arrested.