Police Flashlights News & Articles

Why two hands are better than one: The advantages of a weapon light

A weapon light allows an officer to use a two-handed grip on their pistol, which is undeniably superior in accuracy and mechanical functioning to the lone grabber option

SHOT Show 2018 roundup: Innovative gear from the show floor

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This year's SHOT Show featured some multi-purpose innovative gear offering great value for the money

4 companies lighting the way at SHOT Show 2018

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New products from NexTorch, QuiqLite, Streamlight and SureFire make for a bright future

Bringing the street to the range: Does your training reflect the reality of policing?

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It is imperative to hold training sessions that reflect actual working conditions for police officers

3 reasons to carry the Pelican 7600 flashlight

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The Pelican 7600 is a dual-powered patrol light with an ideal beam in a form factor suited for police officer use

The only flashlight technique you'll ever need

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Sometimes you need a searching technique that doubles as a shooting technique

A cop's guide to the supplies you will want on patrol

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While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street

Surefire shows off updated versions of several flashlights at SHOT Show 2017

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IntelliBeam Technology enables the user to go from a non-reflective surface to one that does produce a mirroring effect without accidentally blinding oneself

Bayco's new Nightstick dual-light flashlights to appear at IACP 2016

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The 650-lumen flashlights feature a second 200-lumen LED floodlight as an unfocused lighting option

Streamlight debuts dual-switch Strion models

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Streamlight will demonstrate the new dual-switch models of the Strion series of LED flashlights at the 2016 IACP conference

How Spectroline's multi-LED light can improve evidence collection

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Once the first responders leave the scene, a walk-through with the OFK-8000a can provide a forensic team with a starting point and illumination for complex photography needs

SHOT Show 2016: NexTorch's award-winning flashlight is compatible with multiple battery types

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While CR123s (which most first-tier flashlights use) are not scarce, they probably aren't available from your local warehouse, pharmacy or dollar store

SHOT Show 2016: Surefire's IntelliBeam is a bright idea

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Surefire's flashlights and weapon-mounted lights have developed a reputation for performance, ruggedness, and user-friendly design, but now we can credit them for being "intelligent"

Holiday gift guide: 10 tactical toys for cops

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From flashlights to backpacks, we've gathered up 10 must-have outdoor and tactical products for you

When violence erupts: 6 considerations for cops in a large-scale critical incident

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Active killer incidents and other large-scale mass-casualty events are sudden — you need to get ready with tactics and tools to help get you through a very, very long day

Surefire's 2211x light is affordable, powerful, and hands-free

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The 2211x is a great, affordable light in an innovate package

Surefire’s P2X Fury Tactical light is compact and durable

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A precision micro-textured reflector shapes the light from its high-efficiency LED to create a smooth, far-reaching beam

Product review: The torch spillbeam perfect for long guns

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The programmable 6-inch, 6-ounce torch takes CR123 cells and features 920-lumens; works well as a patrol light but whose strongest quality is a perfect beam configuration for long gun use