Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In Santa Monica—just two blocks from the beach—former pro racecar driver, Cort Wagner, faced a terrifying moment when a man hiding in an alley lunged at him with a sharp object. With his wife and child only steps away, he grabbed his Byrna launcher from the glovebox and fired multiple rounds.
The suspect fled immediately, later confirmed by police after they found welts from the Byrna impact. Officers on the scene were impressed by the launcher, and witnesses—including his family—were able to safely identify the attacker.
This story is a reminder of why so many people keep a Byrna in their car, home, or on their person: reliable protection that works when it matters most—without taking a life.
Learn more at Byrna.com
In Santa Monica—just two blocks from the beach—former pro racecar driver, Cort Wagner, faced a terrifying moment when a man hiding in an alley lunged at him with a sharp object. With his wife and child only steps away, he grabbed his Byrna launcher from the glovebox and fired multiple rounds.
The suspect fled immediately, later confirmed by police after they found welts from the Byrna impact. Officers on the scene were impressed by the launcher, and witnesses—including his family—were able to safely identify the attacker.
This story is a reminder of why so many people keep a Byrna in their car, home, or on their person: reliable protection that works when it matters most—without taking a life.
Learn more at Byrna.com
