Flashlights
Flashlights
The variety of Flashlights on the market today is staggering. There are flashlights available for nearly every conceivable purpose. Unlike many companies, we carry a variety of lights to help our customers fit their specific needs. Hand held tactical lights, weapon mounted lights, hunting light kits, high lumen lights, CREE LED flashlights, laser/light combinations, and more are all available here. We carry products from a variety of manufacturers to fit both your quality needs and your budget. We even carry an iPhone flashlight built into your phone case – 200 lumens!
The Hand Held Tactical Flashlight
Some of our most popular lights are our hand held tactical flashlights. These are generally in a size that easily fits any hand and can conveniently go in a pocket or purse. We have lights that will go from 1 lumen (for pitch black conditions) to over 1000 lumens. These lights are often equipped with multiple functions including Strobe (great for self defense at 1000 lumens!), SOS, Beacon and more. A hand held light with these capabilities can be indispensable in the nightstand, in the car, or used when just out walking.
The Weapon Mounted Light
A weapon mounted light can be a great tool in that self defense situation where the ambient lighting is insufficient. As always, safety is a priority and using a weapon in sub-optimal light conditions is just foolish! You need to see BEFORE you can shoot. A weapon mounted light can be just what you need. These will generally be a rail mounted light but there are some trigger guard mounts available.
You can find a mounted tactical flashlight for both handguns and long guns. Many of the rail mounted light models can be used on anything with a rail. So a pistol mounted light might also be used on an AR15 proving great flexibility. There are also lights designed to fit on smooth barrel weapons such as shot guns. Whatever your weapon preference, there is most likely a mounted tactical flashlight available!
Flashlight – Laser Combos
Another weapon mounted light is the laser/light combo. In one compact unit you can have a tactical light and a laser sight. Most of these units can be mounted on a standard rail. However, more trigger guard mounted units are coming on the market all of the time. The laser/light combo gives the user the greatest flexibility in terms of using either the light or the laser or both simultaneously. And often the units include solid and strobe modes.
A good flashlight is indispensable. Whether hand held or rail mounted, today’s lights can be extremely powerful and durable. Multiple functions make flashlights more useful and versatile than ever. And today flashlights can be great self defense tools!
Flashlights can serve as useful tools in self-defense for several reasons aside from their usefulness mounted on a weapon:
- Disorientation: A bright flashlight can disorient an attacker, especially in low-light situations. Shining the light directly into their eyes can temporarily blind them and make it difficult for them to see and assess the situation.
- Identification: A flashlight can help you identify potential threats and assess your surroundings. Being able to see clearly in the dark allows you to recognize any potential dangers and make informed decisions.
- Deterrence: The presence of a flashlight may act as a deterrent. Attackers might be less inclined to target someone who is alert, aware, and visibly equipped with a flashlight, as it suggests preparedness.
- Signal for Help: In addition to its use in self-defense, a flashlight can be used to signal for help. Flashing a light in a rhythmic pattern or using Morse code can attract attention and potentially bring assistance.
- Improvised Striking Tool: Some flashlights are designed with sturdy materials and a bezel around the lens that can be used as an improvised striking tool in close-quarters self-defense situations.
- Navigation and Escape: A flashlight can help you navigate through dark or unfamiliar areas, enabling you to find escape routes and avoid potential hazards.
- Legal Considerations: In many places, carrying a flashlight for self-defense is legally permissible, unlike some other weapons. It provides a non-lethal option that can be used within legal boundaries.
It’s important to note that while flashlights can be effective tools for self-defense, proper training and awareness are crucial. Additionally, it’s essential to be aware of and comply with local laws and regulations regarding the carrying and use of self-defense tools.