In the world of good flashlights Surefire seems to still reign supreme in terms of brand recognition. Certainly for good reason. While not cheap, Surefire is consistently solid quality. There is also Modlite, a very high-end brand of flashlight, though more boutique and not as widely circulated as Surefire. With that said, I have had... Continue Reading →
I am a flashlight fanatic: perhaps not in collecting lights (though I have quite a few) but as a devotee to their usefulness in a defensive use and overall preparedness. For myself, the three most important tools a prepared individual can carry is a pistol, a blade (primarily as an emergency cutting tool) and certainly... Continue Reading →
I have carried a “tactical light” my entire adult life. When I was in my early twenties LED technology had just become a thing. I remember having a 40 lumen light and being amazed how bright it was. It was a tiny thing that blew away the big D-Cell mag lights. Wow, times have changed. ... Continue Reading →
If I could only have three tools of preparedness and personal protection it would be a handgun, a blade, and a good light. The three pictured here are my favorites of each and represent my daily carry. In particular, this is a Glock 26 Gen 3, a Ka Bar TDI knife, and a Streamlight Protac... Continue Reading →
If you carry a gun an additional item that should go along with you every time you walk out the door is a white light of some kind. Everyone is well served by carrying a light as they prove enormously useful on a daily basis. For a gun carrier, however, the light serves a second... Continue Reading →
I have used Streamlight products for quite a few years now. I have used several Polytac series lights as long gun lights and I have carried numerous Protac series lights. I have had seven Protac lights, none have failed. My favorite has been the Protac 1L model due to its small size yet considerable output.... Continue Reading →
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