Only if you’re touching it when it is deployed. The distraction lasts seconds and then it’s back to normal. I’ve been present with DDs deploying in small quarters many times.

Fair enough. Just thought I’d try to explain how one tool works. But...I’ve failed :)

So you don’t use them yet believe you understand how they function and how they are used?

I work and train with tactical law enforcement and military operators. We deploy and train with these distraction devices. I use these devices; you, apparently, do not.

I work in hostile civilian situations every few weeks. No, I’m not a vet - THANKS foryour service. You know better than I that many who serve never experience hostile situations beyond training simulation.

Only if you’re touching it and the heat and gas injures you. The light and sound is brief and o ly works as a very brief distraction. I’ve been in many rooms with distraction devices deployed and the distraction lasts seconds. Like 2 seconds.

“Flashbangs “ do not blind or deafen you. I’ve been I’m plenty of rooms 10 feet away. In complete darkness. They are a distraction device (that’s their official name/ and distraction is all they provide. For a few seconds, at best

Based on the real-world professional experience of the officers at the scene this is what they determined was necessary. Are you qualified to offer a legitimate alternative? If you are, I’d hope you appreciate that without the context of having been there, your experience borders on meaningless.Precedent ? Don’t…

To be clear, the world is far less binary then you appear to believe. This was a situation with an armed assailant with determination directly threatening the public. You appear to have no experience in situations like this or any hostile environment.

“Flashbangs” are only startling if you’re not expecting them (ex you’re asleep at 3am). “tear gas” works in certain situations/environments, but many people are able to continue despite it (officers are trained in this). Expense likely played zero role in this.This well-armed and clearly determined person was a direct…

Killing and shooting police officers is definitely illegal.

Stun grenades don’t exist. TASERS are not used to counter lethal threats and are limited in their efficacy.

Stun grenades don’t exist. “Flashbangs” make a loud pop, a bright light and are only distracting for a second and only if you’re not expecting it. You appear to have no life experience in situations like these; please consider respecting the decisions of those that do.