Product Testimonials

One of our officers used a pair of ASP Ultra cuffs with a
hinge on a prisoner while at the hospital. During the medical treatment, and
while we were conducting an investigation, the prisoner became agitated. As we
had probable cause for an arrest, our officer placed a pair of ASP Ultra Cuffs
on him. He was a large and strong individual. He worked for over an hour to
break the handcuffs. He had several advantages, mainly, due to receiving
medical treatment, he was handcuffed in front allowing him additional leverage.
Despite his strength and efforts, the handcuffs held, doing their job and
keeping him from injuring the officers and medical staff. The handcuffs were
damaged in the process, but the fact they didn't break is a testament to the
strength and reliability of your product… he was a naturally strong individual,
(worked in construction), had a leverage advantage (handcuffs were in front),
and was feeling little pain (due to his level of intoxication). As you can see,
the suspect was able to get the leverage on them to bend them, but they did not
fail and kept him secure. This was especially important as he had made threats
to officers and medical staff. Your handcuffs kept the medical staff safe and
facilitated control measures taken by officers. He worked at breaking them for
around 1 hour. Once he was done receiving medical treatment, we put his hands
behind his back and changed them out, but the strength of the handcuffs kept
personnel safe.

I’ve carried an ASP baton every day for the last 25
years—it’s been with me since my first day on the street as a police officer. I
still have the same baton and it has never failed me. We have been though a lot
together. I wanted to carry ASP products in my store because of their quality
and durability. For me, ASP is synonymous with law enforcement, through its
toughness and command presence. I’ll keep using my ASP baton till I hang it up,
many many years from now. It has lots of battle scars but it still works great
and does the job.

I’ve spent 17 years in corrections, and 12 years in the
Canadian military, with 6 years at the World Court in the Hague. I’ve dealt
with some of the most notorious war criminals/ terrorists in the world, and
have used multiple handcuff systems. I recently tried out the ASP Sentry
Handcuffs, and I must say they are the finest handcuffs I have ever used in my
life. They are incredibly smooth, durable, and have an impressive double
locking mechanism that ensures the person being restrained cannot escape. The quality
is worth the price, and they are replacing my Peerless handcuffs. In fact, we
are planning to replace the handcuffs in our tactical unit with the Sentry
cuffs. I highly recommend them to anyone in corrections or law enforcement. I
have nothing but good things to say—the ASP Sentry restraints are excellent.

I would like to personally thank you for the Agent Baton
springs, as well as for the impeccable customer service! They have arrived
today; I installed them and the entire baton works flawlessly. I believe it
will last for many years to come. The interactions with you have been some of
the most seamless I have ever had, and the end result is irreproachable. I
personally appreciate and salute this, because such interactions are not
common, unfortunately, in this day and age.

I’m virtually an ASP ambassador at this point, as I’ve quite
literally demonstrated why ASP cuffs are far superior to any others whenever I
meet an officer still toting around any of the other alternative brands! My
chief was the last one to relent, but he’s since invested in not only all ASP
cuffs, but he’s even sporting those new cuff holsters that locks into place.
Thanks again for playing a role in the best LEO company in America!

I was able to use your ceramic tail cap to enter a vehicle
and save a 15 month old baby girl, after numerous attempts to unlock the hot
vehicle with kits failed due to the car's design. The product worked so well
that I almost dropped my baton into the vehicle, because it offered virtually
no resistance when I made the first strike, and no follow-up strikes were
necessary. The baton was then used to clear the glass to make entry, and went
effortlessly back into my scabbard while still deployed, so that I could finish
assisting the mother and child on-scene. Thank you for your attention to detail
and the quality of the product. I'm sure we could've gotten in otherwise, but
it was so fast and efficient that I will never need another tool for the job.
There's absolutely no damage to the tail cap or baton, so I won't need another
one, anyway!

This is the best whistle I've ever used…the cushioned mouth
piece is very nice if you are directing traffic in the middle of a busy
intersection and want to have your whistle in your mouth and ready to go.

I've tried a variety of batons, including one from a name
brand German company that claims to have "the best expandable baton in the
world". I still come back to the ASP. The Talon has the best balance
across all critical features - including features which are sometimes opposing
such as forward tip weight for power vs. speed, agility and ease of control.
Proper balance is especially helpful when you get into more advanced
combinations and techniques (like those found in Escrima and other martial
arts) beyond just the simple strong-side downward angled strike (the old Talon
D50 had the best balance in my opinion but the T50 is still very good). The
foam grip is still the best grip I've ever used when hands are wet and sweaty.
The new Infinity Talon has a tighter lock-up with less looseness in the joints,
which I definitely appreciate! Other things that separate the ASP baton form
its competition is the company itself. Excellent customer service. Lots of
helpful information - the videos, especially the armorer videos - are
absolutely great to have. And I appreciate the donation option at check-out to
an important cause.

A rear end collision left someone trapped in their SUV with
a broken ankle, compound leg fracture, and significant blood loss. Officers
could not get any doors open to render aid. Officers’ standard cone window
breaks were not breaking the glass. As the remains of the engine bay began to
smoke, I luckily was able to deploy my ASP BreakAway. This tool allowed me to
perforate the laminated glass and then smash out the rest with the other end of
my baton. All of the vehicle windows were removed with ease and efficiency
thanks to this product. It paid for itself with one use, and the officers I
responded with are looking to purchase them as well. One thing common with the
law enforcement profession, and likely any profession, is that your hard work
can sometimes go unthanked. This is why I wanted to share my review with you
and thank you, and all members of ASP, for your dedication to making
exceptional products dedicated to helping and protecting others.

I have carried ASP Rigid cuffs for the last 10 years. They
are secure and even the most combative subject can be controlled and safely
taken into custody and transported to the detention center. One cuff on and
they will do what they are told. If they try to fight then that silly little
arm bar take down they taught you in defensive tactics using the cuffs for
leverage will drop them flat and you can finish the job. With the bridge in the
middle you can hold on to the detainee and if they decide to go rabbit, a
simple twist of the wrist and you have regained complete control and
compliance. I have a pair with steel and an aluminum pair on my duty belt and a
set with my transport gear. My chief questioned me about them the first day he
saw them on my belt and even then was skeptical until the first big guy ( 6'2,
250+, I'm 5' 3' 165) tried to bull around and throw me around. When he got up
from his first flight lesson and realized he was, to quote Roscoe P Coltrane ,
"cuffed and stuffed," all skepticism was gone and I was cleared to
carry them instead of the department issued chain cuffs. Our detention center
loves the keyhole on both sides and the double lock feature with the key.
Solidly built and ASP stands by their product.

I received my ASP baton back from getting repaired and wow
am I impressed! My ASP looks new! Your people not only replaced the retainer
spring but they also replaced the end cap and foam grip. As you saw, my baton
was pretty beat up but it has served me well in many situations. It has kept me
from being shot, stabbed and attacked/mauled by animals on many occasions. ASP
Inc in my opinion is the epitome of how a company should be. You make a quality
product and back it up the best customer service I have seen. If ASP Inc takes
care of their personnel/employees like they do their customers and products
then ASP Inc is top shelf in my opinion. I have given a couple guys an ASP
baton like mine and they love them. I've told them the aforementioned. Thank
you for doing such a great job and making great products!

Certain companies deserve a shout out when they make the
choice to stand out. I have been using an ASP flashlight since I became an
officer 7 years ago. Used it every day and it never failed me. A week ago or
so, it quit working and so I sent it in (full of chips in the finish,
scratches, worn spots, messed up lens, etc. that you’d expect from 7 years of
duty use). Today I came home from shift to an unexpected box containing the ASP
Triad DF. Not only a brand new, in the package light, but the recently released
upgraded version of the one I sent in. I encourage people to buy important
tools like this from reputable companies… the price you pay up front, pays for
itself.

Just wanted to drop a line and let you guys know that we are
huge supporters of your brand and extreme product quality. Thank you so much
for creating a durable line that we can rely on both on and off duty. I am both
a Detective and SWAT Negotiator. The products used on SWAT training sites
endure all elements and torture we put on them during training, yet are still
professional and in style for me to carry to the office. This is a hard task to
accomplish and you guys hit it out of the park. Thank you very much.

Last week I had quite the fall walking from my office
building to my commuter room. It was fairly late. We had just had a snowfall so
all the ice was concealed. I went down fairly hard. I forgot to check that I
had all my stuff before I kept going. The morning after I noticed my light was
gone. I immediately understood I had dropped it in the fall and figured I'd
look for it on my way to the office, but no such luck. They had done snow and
ice clearing during the night. My ASP Poly light was gone. I was going to miss
it as I carry it on and off duty. Not to mention the sentimental value as I got
it at an ASP Instructor course a few years ago. Tuesday morning while walking
to the office I decided to see if I could at least find some pieces as a lot of
snow had melted. I actually found it. It was frozen and I had to break it loose
from the ice. As you can see it works. I am amazed. That light went through a
big snow thrower and then spent a week in snow and ice.

I have been a field officer with the Nevada Department of
Wildlife for over 17 years, and for the last 13 years I have taught our
department's officers in the use of the expandable baton. [On the Triad
Flashlight] I found the product to excel in many facets. The light beam focus
and intensity was astounding. I found the recharging time and capacity of the
battery to be excellent. The use of the micro USB port was ingenious as well as
convenient. I would not hesitate to use or recommend the use of this product in
my professional capacity. [On the Talon Baton]: I have used products from a few
companies with various methods of locking out the baton, and I highly recommend
this latest technology update. This Talon Disc Lock is by far the easiest and
most secure method I have used. Thank you for the opportunity to use these
products in real life situations.

A huge shout out and "Thank You" to ASP warranty.
My two favorite lights that I carry everyday, my Triad USB and my Sapphire USB
went out on me after several years of faithful service. I contacted ASP
Warranty on Thursday morning and told them my predicament. I was advised to
send both lights back to ASP warranty, which I did early that Thursday morning
by UPS. I was just hoping to get them repaired and get them back sometime
before winter. I couldn't believe my eyes when UPS showed up at my door 3 days
later, MONDAY MORNING, with a box from ASP warranty for me. Inside was a brand
new replacement TRIAD USB and a brand new Sapphire USB with a repair invoice
of, get this.....NO CHARGE!!!!! I know a lot about great customer service as I
spent 40 years in Law Enforcement and nine years as the Law Enforcement
District Manager for GLOCK Inc in Wisconsin, Michigan and the Chicago Metro
Area. This is without a doubt, the FASTEST, MOST UNBELIEVABLE customer service
turnaround I have EVER WITNESSED! Three day turnaround and two of those days
were a Saturday and Sunday! INCREDIBLE!! I just wanted to let someone at ASP
know that your products and customer service are the reason why LE and Military
rely on ASP to keep them safe with products that are second to none! Keep up
the great work and please pass this message along to Sally Stuckey and her
staff at the Appleton Warranty Service Center. I cannot tell you how stunned I
am at the turnaround time and how happy I am to have my two EDC (Every Day
Carry) lights back in my possession.

I just wanted to say, I have carried your Defender [pepper
spray] for over 15 years. 2 days ago, I was working an off-duty detail, had it
not been for my defender and its pepper goodness, I’d probably be dead. The
short version of this, about 30 people (not exaggerating) jumped me as I was
working a security detail and was escorting them out. I recognized some
pre-assault indicators and was able to stop 5 of the main aggressors, which
allowed me to get everybody outside. I emptied my [pepper spray] insert, but
without a doubt, had I not had it, had I not used it, I would not be here to
write this thank you note. I’ve already replaced my insert, I love your product
and me and my loved ones thank you dearly.

Proud to be an ASP instructor. You would be hard pressed to
find a company that cares so much about their customers and their products. I
only carry ASP products when I’m at work.

I am emailing you to let you know what a pleasure it is
doing business with ASP… I purchased my first ASP Key Defender in 2000. At the
time, I had carried pepper spray since 1994 and they all had the same
disadvantages. Most were bulky, difficult to deploy, easily to accidentally
discharge and they simply didn’t hold up to daily carry. They fell off key
chains, broke apart and you could easily spray yourself in the face. The ASP
Defenders eliminate all the disadvantages of traditional chemical irritants. I am
also very impressed with the new ASP OC Safety Set. I have ordered several for
family members. I display and demonstrate the ASP Defenders in my personal
safety classes. I even took a shot from a Palm Defender for a demonstration and
it was extremely effective to say the least. I’ve recently ordered the Alert
Whistles for parents concerned about the safety of their children while
commuting to and from school. I guess what I’m trying to say here is don’t
change a thing. The products and customer service ASP provides are by far the
best in the industry. I’ve been an ASP customer for 16 years and I’ll be an ASP
customer for life.

I am a huge fan of your company … I’ve used your small
framed lights religiously and I can’t imagine buying anything else. I am an
avid outdoorsman, chef, survivalist and I’m also a retired bull rider. I have a
couple of your lights with me at all times. Best lights on the market for sure.
You’re doing great work, it’s appreciated in our house when I’m away from home,
and I wanted to say thanks.

[The key defender is a] Great product, packaged well and
delivers quickly. These are just the right size to be small enough to carry
without attracting attention but large enough to hold enough OC spray to stop
an assault. You get about five short bursts. I do some evening walking in a
downtown area and this is the perfect size to carry. A bit too big for my pants
pocket but actually very easy and comfortable to just tuck this into the front
of your waist band.

[The Sapphire] is now my EDC light. I own brighter, I own
smaller, I carry this one. The best light is the one you always have with you.
This one qualifies. I rarely have to charge it, and it takes little time to
charge when it needs it. I remember to top it off monthly. It is bright enough
for finding stuff under the desk or signaling a train (my job). Rugged outer
frame. It isn’t sealed against water, but incidental rain contact hasn’t hurt
it yet and it lives on my belt.

I wanted to take a minute and let you know that the
[Training] course I attended last week was one of the best courses I have been
to in my 17 years of law enforcement. The course was very demanding (in a good
way), and the instructors did an outstanding job. You really took the time to
ensure that we were performing the drills and exercises the proper way and it
showed. I really learned a lot and would highly recommend your course to others
in our profession. These types of courses are the ones you come out of and know
you really earned this one. So once again I just wanted to say thank you for
the job that you did. I enjoyed the class and thanks for what you do.

I’d like to start and say THANK YOU! I love your products
and have used them since I first started exploring law enforcement as an
explorer 10 years ago and continue to utilize them today as a patrol officer. I
was one of the only in my academy class to have them and preached how great
they are the whole time.

I just want to express how thankful I am for the effort you
all put towards customer service. You all responded very soon to my questions
and were very quick in the turn around. I am glad I chose your product over any
other.