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Best Tactical Flashlight Reviews A p r i l 1 8 , 2 0 1 6 R o y A y e r s L e a v e a C o m m e n t

Can you imagine that a tiny flashlight that can be used as a weapon toshock, cause temporary blindness or simply disorient a target. This is trueand a tactical flashlight is one of a kind of flashlight that is used to target asubject with light for identification usually. These lights can be held by handsor simply mounted on top of a weapon to light up the target slowly.Chances are that you have not strayed to this post, but were looking for thebest tactical flashlight reviews, you have reached us. This means youalready know something about these flashlights.

What Is A Tactical Flashlight?A tactical flashlight is a flashlight that is used to light up a low lighted area.We call it tactical because we may tend to use it in multiple ways and notonly as a flashlight. We can use it to take a guard against an assailant oranimals while out in the wild and can even find hidden treasures with.Above all we can find use it to light up our house in case of a power outage.Moreover, when the adjective ‘tactical’ gets added to it, we become littleconcerned and think what makes them different from normal flashlights. It isthe purpose of your use that defines their name and you are best its judge,

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to find out how tactical it has been.

There are various kinds of tactical flashlight that may add more value toinvest over the others. For example, some are made up of aircraft grademetals (aluminum mostly), while some have high lumens, some have LEDlights and a few have a strong body that can be used for self defense. Soyou see that there are many to be learned about and reading a few tacticalflashlight reviews can mean a lot.

Benefits Of A Tactical FlashlightNow that you have decided to buy a tactical flashlight as per yourrequirement, you need to know more about why you should buy one. Well,there are many reasons and it has more benefits than what you can think of.That is very true you may not know but these flashlights are little differentthan the usual ones found for everyday use. This is the very reason whythey are called tactical; yes they differ in some way than the common ones.Only similarity is that of being able to light up an area as you turn on thelight but there is certainly more to them. Below mentioned are some of thebenefits of tactical flashlights that will bowl you over:

These can provide you protection and the feeling of being safe withthem.Places like parks, aircraft and areas that prohibit carrying weapons,these flashlights can keep you secured.These can be simply used to defend yourself just with the flash itself asit can stun an attacker without even hitting them.Yes, you can use the body of these tactical flashlights like a baton ifthere is a need like the police do.This means there is no need to carry your firearms or weapons in openwhen a simple flashlight can be used for the same.Can be used for survival as well.

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Why You Need A Tactical Flashlight?If you are thinking about getting the brightest flashlight, then it wouldbe wiser what kind of benefits it brings along with it. You may be thinkingwhy buy a flashlight in the very first place. There are many reasons for thisand that there quite a good number of them. Here are a few answers thatcan satisfy your query as of now:

Self defense – The foremost thing that we could think of is this andyes it could be used as a self defense weapon in case you do not haveone. You can always use it to hit back your attacker quickly and startlethem with your sudden defense. The edges of most of these flashlightsare hard and can really hurt bad once hit. Even the police use aflashlight for hitting their suspect instead of a baton.Unsuspecting – Well, you can reach your purse for a survival knife ora pepper spray that attackers are already aware of, but a smallflashlight not everyone is concerned about. However, these can serveas a really good self defense weapon.Without training – The fact that you just need to know how to hitback is the main focus here. There is no need to be trained to knowhow to use it like other martial arts or shooting with a gun. Point is ifyou know how to press a button, you are good to go.Blinding effect – There is more to your self defense and tactics thatyou can employ to ward off an attacker. You can use the intensity ofyour tactical flashlight to blind them with a sudden flash of light. Thiscan baffle an invader trying to rob you off your tranquility. The policeuse this strategy to unarm their suspect to begin with.Find what is hidden – With the spotlight in your hands you can easilywhat lies beneath. This means you can use your tactical flashlight touncover what is hidden. You can look deeper into every nook andcorner by flashing your light in case of finding for a treasure or arsenal.User’s discretion – There are places that may prohibit the use ofweapons like in an aircraft or school but carrying a flashlight is never

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restricted. You are free to carry it along with you anywhere you like.Versatile tool – Don’t forget that during power outage this is the onlytool that we all look for. Yes, besides it is such a powerful weapon, thebottom line is that it is a tool to light up an area amidst all the darkness.

What is ANSI FL1 Standards?Up until recently there have been no formal standards set for the productusage and manufacturer’s instructions in the flashlight industry. Theintroduction of new standards, naming ANSI FL1 Standards has becomenecessary for all torch products to maintain the efficiency and the outputresult of the equipment. Here is a brief description of reading the standardsheets as provided by the manufacturer which is very important for yourtactical flashlight.

1. Light output – This is the lumens rating which shows the amount oflight emitted from the front of the flashlight. It is generally measured incandelas unit and the lumens intensity will differ as per the product.

2. Run time – This is the amount of time, which the light takes to get 10% of its initial output. As, for example, if the light has an intensity of100 lumens then the length of continuous time it will emit until it comesdown to 10 lumens.

3. Beam distance – This is the measurement of the distance at which theintensity of the beam reaches 0.2 lux and is measured in meters.

4. Peak beam intensity – This is the brightest point of the beam whichtells how bright the point is and also measured in candelas.

5. Impact resistance – This indicates the approximate height that incase the flashlight is dropped on the concrete will make it workproperly without any crack. It is measured in meters for good and thereis no more confusion about it.

6. Water resistance – There are 3 levels of water resistance set as perthe standards. IPX4 states the performance of a flashlight undersplashing water. IPX7 states the performance if it is submerged to

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1meters of water for 30 min and finally IPX8 states the performance ifsubmerged deeper than 1 meter of water for up to 4 hours.

Top Rated Tactical Flashlights On TheMarketWithout wasting any more time, it here is a list of best tacticalflashlight reviews whenever we talk about.

1 Vizeri LED Tactical Flashlight withFocusing Lens

This flashlight is a compact product with very high beam intensity. It isworth a buy for people who have a strong fascination for flashlights. Nosooner the light is switched on the focused beam scatters the room like afully illuminated lantern. This light is IPX7 waterproof with a fixed focallength where a single beam is forced into fit all applications. The light alsocomes with a Lifetime Manufactures Warranty.

Pros:

The light is compact and is made of military grade aluminum andhardened anodized finish.The beam of the torch is unbelievably bright with 3 times the batterylife as compared to similar products available in the market.The light has a very precise zoom focus, a water tight O ring thatenables submission to 3 feet.Heavy duty switch with flexible power options using either AAA orrechargeable lithium non iron batteries.A light diffuser and a holster come with this package.It has an optional weapon mount and a remote switch which can fit intoAR 1 rifle, shotgun or airsoft gun. It can also be mounted on mountainbikes for people who love trekking.

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bikes for people who love trekking.

Cons:

Make sure you are investing your money for buying the productmanufactured in the USA only as there are a lot of fakes are available in themarket as of now.

2 Helotex G4 Tactical FlashlightThe Helotex G4 is one of the few flashlights in the market that is compactand delivers an incredible output of 1000 lumens at a go. The light has thecapability on working on detachable alkaline batteries CR 123 or a single18650 rechargeable battery. If you a looking for a pocket size powerhouse,then this is a product that anyone will like to use.

Pros:

The flashlight is constructed of anodized 6063-T6 aircraft aluminumwhich makes it highly durable.There is an o ring seal on all parts for optimum weather resistance.The unit features a CREE XM L2 LED which has a unique ability to throw1000 lumen intensity of light. It is incorporated with an on/off button onthe rear. Once turned on the user can toggle between high, low andstrobe functions with a single tap on the on/off button.The light needs just a second to attend its full capacity.The LED life is 50000 hours.The running time is 2.7 hours on HIGH mode and 72+ hours on LOWmode.

Cons:

The unit has a warranty of 1 year and the two CR 123 or 18650

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rechargeable batteries are not included with the unit. It has to be purchasedseparately.

3 Fenix LED Compact Tactical Flashlightwith Rechargeable Batteries

The PD35 TAC (Tactical Edition) is a bit pricey on the pocket but the productis worth an every penny you spent. This pocket size unit measures just 5 .51inches and features up to a 1000 lumens output capacity with a beamdistance measuring 656 feet.

Pros:

The product has 6 output functions on an outdoor mode. Each mode hasdifferent lumen ratings.The unit comes with a holster and a smart battery charger. Thebatteries used are either 18650 rechargeable battery or twoEdisonBright CR123A lithium batteries.The charger is capable of charging two sets of batteries simultaneously.It automatically detects the battery status when inserted and selects theappropriate voltage and charging mode and automatically stops whenthe charging is completed.The LED lifespan is 50000 hours.There is a tactical tail switch with a momentary on function.The package includes 2 X EdisonBright CR123A lithium batteries.

Cons:

The charger will not charge normal CR 123 batteries. It has to be RCR 123batteries where R stands for rechargeable. So when you are ordering forextra batteries just keep this in mind.

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