I was shivering uncontrollably. My thin warm weather rip-stop Crye multicams did little to ward off the December chill in Northeastern Washington. It was 2030 hours, well past civil twilight this far north and it had been dark for four hours by this point. We’d been evading by moon and starlight and had settled into […]
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Streamlight ProTac HL-X | A 1,000 lumen EDC flashlight
The ProTac HL-X packs a stout 1,000 lumens in a durable EDC package. I find it to be just the right size for an EDC flashlight that you can wear on your belt or have in your pocket. For starters, the ProTac HL-X comes with two CR123A batteries and a nylon pouch/holster for the flashlight. The pouch has a Velcro strap to […]
Streamlight ProTac light: Alternative to Surefire?
Like most gear enthusiasts I have a problem not putting the “best” gear on my rifle. What is the best? Gear that is used and vetted by only the most accomplished/published gunfighters in the business. For the longest time, I’ve only trusted Surefire lights on my weapons. They’ve never failed me at home or abroad […]
A Paramedics use of the Surefire Sidekick
There is no doubt that you will find article upon article on why the need exists to carry a dependable flashlight; one that you will actually carry and not leave at home. But this isn’t one of those. I’m one of those guys that always has a flashlight on me. No matter what light I […]
Olight H16 Wave (WAS) The best headlamp on the market – Updated
Update: Approximately four weeks after publication of this article, the H16 Wave started to malfunction and became inoperable. I reached out to Olight to discuss the issues and they told me that they had not seen this type of issue before. Olight requested I return the light so they could look at the issue – […]
Streamlight Protac HL 4: Big league brightness
In many lines of work, a small portable pocket flashlight with a couple of hundred lumens worth of capability is just fine, other times you need to be able to light up a large area quickly. The problem is finding a medium size flashlight that isn’t heavy and cumbersome but still has a capable lens […]
Unleash the Lumens | Upgraded 1,000 Lumens M600 Ultra Scout Light
We set the bar and now we’re raising it with our latest inline lumen upgrades. Experience the new gold standard in illumination with SureFire. Click on the below image for more information and to purchase.
Some thoughts on weapon lights and utilizing white lights
There seems to be some mixed info out there in regard to weapon lights and how to utilize them. One argument I’ve heard is that if your light is too bright you’re going to blind yourself out. Maybe this works for some, but if the room is pitch black, any amount of momentary light is […]
Gerber Cortex Compact Light | A discreet, everyday carry light
The Gerber Cortex Compact light is an interesting option for a small EDC light. The first thing I noticed about this light, besides its size, is that it can run off either a CR123 or AA battery. A standard CR123 is 3 volts and a AA is 1.5 volts but there’s no loss of lumens […]
GDI Launches New Website with Limited Time Discounts!
June 18, 2018 – Global Defense Initiatives (GDI), manufacturers of mount interface devices for use with day optics, red dot sights, laser aiming, illumination, night vision and thermal imaging systems, has announced it has launched a new website. Live now; the new site features a sleek, user-friendly layout, providing easier navigation and searches, as well as detailed product information, videos […]