Lighting the Way: The Importance of Color Temperature and CRI in Tactical Flashlights
Tactical flashlights are essential tools, providing illumination in low-light environments or during night-time operations. The ANSI/PLATO FL 1 2016 Standard focuses on light output (lumens), beam distance, peak beam intensity (candela), run time, impact resistance, and water penetration protection. Two additional factors that determine the effectiveness of flashlights are the color temperature and the color rendering index (CRI). They're important in determining the quality of light. Understanding these concepts can help in choosing the right [...]
Streamlight Protac 90
How many flashlights are too many? I can’t count that high. Living in the country like I do, I have lights stashed all over. Unless you’re a long step away from one, it’s too far to be handy! Streamlight’s new Protac 90 is triple-handy if you ask me. Aside from [...]
Streamlight Stylus PRO USB Penlight
People recommend many noble ideas, but few follow through with action. One such apothegm is, “always carry a flashlight.” Easier said than done. Until now. The Streamlight Stylus PRO is, quite literally, pen-sized, yet packs a wallop. The high mode beams 350 lumens for up to 1.5 hours while the [...]
5 New Accessories for Slim Compacts
As more gun owners begin to carry firearms for self-defense, more carry-friendly handgun options have emerged — specifically slim compacts and subcompacts. Offering a favorable size-to-capacity ratio, guns like the GLOCK 43X/48, SIG SAUER P365/P365 XL and Springfield Armory Hellcat have become popular choices for those looking for a small [...]
Gear Showcase: Lights and Lasers
It’s a familiar debate to me and most of my friends — the spouse asking, “do you really need another ______?” My answer is the standard, “Yes, I do!” It applies equally for handguns, rifles, gun cases, etc. I’m always looking for new and better ways to be prepared while [...]
Lights & Lasers
What Have You Been Missing In The Dark? You can’t shoot what you can’t see and wouldn’t you agree — you shouldn’t? Today’s explosion of high-tech goodies means there’s more lights and lasers in the spotlight than ever before. Sorry, couldn’t help it. From hand held, weapon lights/lasers and red [...]