What Makes a Good EDC Tactical Flashlight?

What is a Tactical Flashlight?

Tactical flashlights are not your everyday ordinary flashlights. They were originally designed for the military and law enforcement to be used for self-defense and visibility.  

However, they have become an essential everyday carry (EDC) essential item for ordinary people all over the world.  

They are developed with the toughest weapon-grade materials, high intensity lights, and long lasting power technology.  

This makes tactical flashlights durable and reliable to carry for when you encounter any ordinary or unexpected situation.  

What are Tactical Flashlights Used For?

Lighting Dark Areas:  easily light dark areas with high luminosity and long reach.

Self-Protection:  tactical flashlights are designed strong and typically with a strike bezel for any self-defense situations.  Their bright lights can also blind any potential attackers. 

Other Misc.:  tactical flashlights can also be used to signal for help in an emergency situation with it's strobe or SOS modes.

They can also be used for night vision preservation with its multi-color modes if available.  

Lastly, it can be used a blunt object to strike hard surfaces.

What to Consider When Buying a Tactical Flashlight?

Below we've highlighted some of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a tactical flashlight:

Lumens:  Lumens define the brightness of your tactical flashlight.  Lumens can range 0.5 to many 1000s.  

Higher the lumens are, the brighter your tactical flashlight is going be and more reach it's going to have.

However, you must also consider that higher the lumens are on your tactical flashlight, the more power it's going to consume. 

Powering your flashlight:  There are two ways to power you're flashlight.  

• Batteries is the most common way to power your tactical flashlight.  Batteries are portable and don't need an outlet to power your tactical flashlight.  However, buying batteries can become costly long-term.  
• Rechargeable batteries can be recharged with most electric power supply such as an outlet.  Portable solar power supply can also be use.  But, this method may not always be convenient to use, for instance, if you're out in the field and don't have access to an electric power source.  In addition, rechargeable flashlights often cost more to purchase, but if used properly can save money long-term.  

Durability:  Durability is important for your tactical flashlight. Repeated exposure to environmental factors such as heat and water can damage your typical flashlight or even dropping it on a hard surface could crack your flashlight's lens and shell.

For self-defense purposes you also want your tactical flashlight to pack a punch.

Size:  This is an essential factor of a tactical flashlight. Tactical flashlight should be considered as an important self-defense and everyday carry (EDC) tool.  

If it's too large or small, you might not be able to grip it properly.  Or, if it will fit inside your pocket so that you can carry it for EDC purposes.  

Advantages of a Tactical Flashlight

Average Flashlight emits about 100 lumens of light and is visible to about 20 feet.  

Most Tactical Flashlights have brightness of 200 lumens and go upward to several 1000 lumens, which increases brightness and sight distance to hundreds of feet.  

They can also be used for self-defense.  Your ordinary plastic flashlight will not pack as much punch as your tactical flashlight built with weapon-grade materials.  

Their high luminosity can blind your attacker and versatility help signal for help.  

Many of Tactical Flashlights can also be mounted on weapons and used for self-defense or survival in Life and Death Emergencies.  

Here at MYEDCHUB.COM we will help you find the best tactical flashlight that is reliable and dependable for you.

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