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 →
There is nothing new about using a handheld light with a handgun. The reality remains that, in the world of civilian self-defense, it is exceedingly rare (practically non-existent) to find incidents in which civilians engage a threat with gunfire while using a flashlight. This is because most crime happens in low light, but not no... Continue Reading →
There is no denying that the concealed handgun is the primary and best tool for dealing with a lethal threat. However, the pistol is not the appropriate solution for every situation, and most of us cannot be armed with it at all times, in all places. There are several tools that I strongly believe most... Continue Reading →
I prefer to carry a handheld light that protrudes past my palm when I hold it in the typical hammer fist grip. There are two reasons for this: first, it is easier to point and light things up with the Bezel unobstructed by the hand. Second, I like having the ability to strike with the... Continue Reading →
I have always carried a handheld light, all the time, even during the daylight hours. However, I have never carried a WML (Weapon Mounted Light) on my carry handgun. I have always, though, had a WML on my dedicated house gun and that has been the case since handgun sized WMLs first became viable. The... 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 →
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