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 Releases UltraStinger LED
Streamlight Inc. has been one of the most familiar names in law enforcement illumination for decades. This year Streamlight has just announced the release of the UltraStinger LED patrol flashlight. The UltraStinger features the latest in high-powered LED technology, providing an amazingly bright 1,100 lumens and 65,000 candela in a long-distance beam. The UltraStinger … [Read more...]
New Streamlight Stinger and Strion Options
Streamlight Inc. is well-known in the law enforcement community for producing outstanding illumination tools. When I came into law enforcement the metal MagLite flashlights had already been replaced with plastic Streamlight SL series rechargeable flashlights (didn't the brass know that would just mean more broken flashlights!). This year at SHOT Show the company launched the … [Read more...]
Streamlight SL-20L LED Flashlights
The Streamlight SL-20 was one of two options when I was looking to buy a quality flashlight when I first entered police work some 14 years ago (the other being the MagCharger). For me, the Streamlight was a much better choice than the MagCharger, as I preferred the pre-focused beam, lighter weight and charging sleeve the SL-20 offered. However, as technology advanced, the … [Read more...]
New Streamlight Strion LED HP
Streamlight announced the new Strion LED HP flashlight at the 2010 SHOT Show. The HP is the next evolution of the Strion flashlight, bringing a much brighter light and strobe function to the compact flashlight. From Streamlight: Streamlight®, a leading provider of lighting equipment for law enforcement, tactical and military professionals, has introduced a high … [Read more...]