A Handful of Uses and Benefits Related to Tactical Flashlights
Warriors of the night, assemble! I’ve always wanted to say that. If you are in the military, a fireman, a police officer, a hunter, a survivalist or a camper, you probably know how important it is to have a top-notch tactical flashlight. It is one of the most valuable tools in your kit which has a large variety of uses, from finding your keys in the dark to self defense.
And though some of you are thinking “come on dude, it’s just a flashlight”, you should know that there is much more to a tactical flashlight compared to a regular cheap flashlight you bought at the dollar store. If you are looking for a tactical flashlight for sale you should have the following in mind.
First of all, the adjective “tactical” isn’t there just to make the flashlight sound cool. The definition of the word itself implies that it is used to gain an advantage over a certain situation. Tactical flashlight are made to work when you most need them, even when your life may be on the line. This is why they have way higher quality standards and they are manufactured with much better materials than a common flashlight. Most of them are made from aircraft grade aluminum which means they are lightweight, very durable, shock proof, water proof, and they can be mounted on a weapon.
One of the key features of tactical flashlights is that they are very bright since being able to is crucial in gaining advantage in low visibility conditions. Most tactical flashlights also feature a mode that can temporarily blind or dissorient a person or an animal, making them very useful in self defense. Anything over 100 lumens is enough to temporarily blind a person and most of the high-quality tactical flashlights have and output up to 1000 lumens. This is best achieved with LED technology which is far superior to other light bulbs such as incandescent and xenon bulbs. LED technology revolutionized the flashlight industry. They have well over 50000 hours of life which roughly is about 5 years of continuous use. Another thing that makes LEDs so great is that the absence of filament makes them more shock resistant.
Other factors you might want to consider when looking for a tactical flashlight for sale are long battery life or rechargeable batteries, easy to use switch, different brightness levels, special light modes, durable casing, a secure mounting mechanism, the size is also important, and of course, you need to consider your budget and get the most value for your money.