Streamlight announced the delivery of their new TL-Racker shotgun forend light for Remington 870 and Mossberg 500/590 pump-action shotguns. The new TL-Racker is a complete forend unit built from lightweight, impact-resistant nylon and with an integral white light. Designed to replace standard manufacturer pump-action forends, the TL-Racker offers shooters a powerful 1,000 … [Read more...]
Bushnell Pro Series Flashlight Review
The Bushnell Pro Series flashlights have features desirable for on-duty or off-duty use. Bushnell is most famous for rifle scopes, optics, binoculars and spotting scopes. However, in recent years they have joined their competition in expanding their product lines to include the accessories most often used by their customers. For Bushnell, this has included tactical flashlights, … [Read more...]
Streamlight’s New ProTac HPL Flashlight
Streamlight released the ProTac HPL, the newest model of its highly popular ProTac tactical flashlights. The new ProTac HPL (High Performance, High Lumen) will feature an intense 1000 lumen beam, and offer users a USB charging system. The ProTac HPL takes on a similar appearance of previous ProTac models but offers upgrades in some key components. Streamlight is based out … [Read more...]
New Nightstick TWM Weapon Mounted Lights
Nightstick announced their new TWM (Tactical Weapon Mounted) series of weapon mounted lights. These new lights come with the option of 350 lumens or 850 lumens in power, with an additional strobe option for either selection. The Nightstick TWM lights appear to be well-made, featuring very respectable industry features for flashlights designed for shooting and harsh … [Read more...]
New Valkyrie PL-1 II 450 Lumen Pistol Light
Olight of Europe has just released their new Valkyrie PL-1 II pistol-mounted light. The Valkyrie PL-1 II comes with several features to make it a real contender when choosing a weapon mounted light. Designed for Picatinny rail attachment, the Valkyrie PL-1 II has a quick attach and quick detach locking lever for ease of use. Producing 450 lumens of light in a relatively … [Read more...]
Safariland RLS – Rapid Light System
Safariland continues to expand its ever-impressive line of firearm-related accessories, with the new RLS - Rapid Light System. Designed specifically to be attached to pistols with a rail system on the front of the pistol's frame, the RLS is both versatile and practical. The Safariland RLS provides an off-set mounting system that swings left or right depending on the shooter's … [Read more...]
Fenix TK09 900 Lumen Flashlight
The Fenix TK09 flashlight is one of the company's targeted flashlights for law enforcement users. Having a maximum light output of 900 lumens, and coming with four different lighting options, the nicely compact TK09 could be an ideal duty or back-up flashlight. The size of the TK09 is roughly the same as the Surefire G2X or Streamlight Poly-Tac or Scorpion lights. Fenix has … [Read more...]
Celestron’s New ThermoTorch
Celestron is the optical division of Valor Electronics, and originally focused on founder Tom Johnson's interests in astronomy. Johnson brought observatory-grade optics to the masses, while streamlining the manufacturing process. Since its founding in the 1960's Celestron has continued to be a market leader, creating dozens of revolutionary new products including telescopes, … [Read more...]
Streamlight Portable Scene Light
Streamlight has recently announced improvements to their Portable Scene Light. Previously the Portable Scene Light was capable of 3600 lumens, but the new improvements have expanded the light capacity to an amazing 5300 lumens. The Streamlight Portable Scene Light provides an impressive amount of light for a variety of law enforcement scene purposes. Unlike other scene lighting … [Read more...]
New LA Police Gear Recon C1 Flashlight Review
LA Police Gear recently announced a new line of flashlights under their own label (LAPG). The Recon C1 flashlight is one of the new arrivals, and when I saw the light on their website I was really impressed by the specifications and features. Flashlight technology has exploded over the last 10-15 years, and the new Recon C1 appears to be a beneficiary of those improvements. … [Read more...]