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SureFire manufactures high-performance flashlights and tactical gear that helped revolutionize lighting tools and techniques in law enforcement. Following their traditions of innovation, SureFire has introduced the E1B Backup flashlight for officers in plainclothes assignments and off-duty carry.

The E1B is very compact: only 4″ long and weighing a mere 2.8 ounces. The flashlight has a reversible clip so it can be carried in a pocket or on a belt with the bezel either up or down depending on your preference. SureFire also designed the E1B with a “melted styling,” meaning there are no knurling or rough edges to snag on clothing when you need it.

Even though the Backup is very compact, it still is extremely powerful. Using a high performance LED, the E1B emits 80 lumens of blinding white light, for up to 1.3 hours on a single lithium 123A battery. Additionally, the E1B flashlight has a secondary light mode of 5 lumens for more mundane tasks like maneuvering through your garage at night. Run time on the low power mode is an outstanding 37 hours.

“We wanted to create a light for our customers that wear a suit every day while making that same product purposeful for a law enforcement officer to wear on their duty belt,” says Matthew Hemenez, Director of Product Management. “The officer could immediately utilize the Backup if a primary light is not available or no longer useful.”

SureFire sells the E1B on their website for $110, though you may be able to find it cheaper through a local dealer or a police supply distributer online.