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Villages Straight ShootersSeminar – June 21st, 2017
Tactical FlashLights
Selection & Use of
Tactical Flashlights
• LED Technology
– Haitz’s Law
– Lumens
– Cree
• Types of LED Lights
– Self-Defense
– Handheld
– Gun Mounted
• Design Options
• Desirable Features
• Top Brands
• Top Models
• Handheld Shooting
Techniques
• Tactical Training
LED Technology
• LED = Light Emitting Diode
• Electroluminescence
Discovered in 1907
• Visible Light LED Developed
in 1962
• 2001 – Gallium Nitride
– Blue Light
• 2012 – Hi-power LEDs
• White Light LEDs soon
followed with advances in
– Semiconductor Technology
– Optics
– Materials Science
• LED Development
Following Established
Technology Curve
LED Technology
Haitz’s Law
• Cost per lumen (lm) (unit of
useful light emitted) falls by
a factor of 10 every decade
• The amount of light
generated per LED
package increases by a
factor of 20 every decadeYear
lm/p
ac
ka
ge
Note – exponential scale
LED Technology
LED Technology
“Cree T6 LED”
• Cree, Inc.
– Founded 1987
– NC State researchers
– Discovered Silicon Carbide
(SiC) based LEDs
– Discovered how to grow
SiC crystals on silicone
substrate
• 2012 announced LED with 2x
power at same price
• Laundry list of industry firsts
• Recognized leader
• Began licensing SiC devices
for lighting applications
LED Flashlights
• Regular Flashlights
• Self-Defense Devices
• Handheld Tactical
Flashlights
• Firearm mountable
Tactical Flashlights
MagLite
Stun Gun
Flashlight
Tactical
Handheld
Mountable
Tactical
Tactical Handheld Lights
Growing Number of Quality Manufacturers
• Streamlight
• Surefire
• Solaray
• Nitecore
• Fenix
• Olight
• Outlight
Tactical Flashlight
Design Features
• Aluminum vs Polymer Body
• Rear Activation Switch
• Ability to Focus
• Firearm Mountable
• Remote Switch
• Lanyard
• Extremely Long Life
Need
Memory
Function
Good if Switch
Protrudes a Bit
Tactical Flashlight
Design Features
• Aluminum vs Polymer Body
• Rear Activation Switch
• Ability to Focus
• Firearm Mountable
• Remote Switch
• Lanyard
• Extremely Long Life
Tactical Flashlight
Design Features
• Aluminum vs Polymer Body
• Rear Activation Switch
• Ability to Focus
• Firearm Mountable
• Remote Switch
• Lanyard
• Extremely Long Life
Tactical Flashlight
Design Features
• Aluminum vs Polymer
Body
• Rear Activation Switch
• Ability to Focus
• Firearm Mountable
• Remote Switch
• Lanyard
• Extremely Long Life
Tactical Flashlight
Design Features
• Aluminum vs Polymer Body
• Rear Activation Switch
• Ability to Focus
• Firearm Mountable
• Remote Switch
• Lanyard
• Extremely Long Life
Tactical Flashlight
Operational Features
• Full On
– Multiple Light Levels
• Momentary On
• Strobe
• SOS
Tactical Flashlight
Top Flashlight Models
• Streamlight 88040 Pro Tac
• Solaray Pro ZX-2
• Nitecore EC4S
• Fenix PD35 Tac
• Olight M20-X
• Outlight A100
Tactical Flashlight
Streamlight 88040 Pro Tac
• C4 LED
• 750 Lumens
• 3 Light Modes (H,L,S)
• 2 CR123A – Non-Rechargeable
• No Momentary On
• No Lanyard
• No Gun Mount
$68
Tactical Flashlight
Solaray Pro ZX-2
• Cree T6 LED
• 1,200 Lumens
• 5 Light Modes (H,L,S,SOS)
• Focusable
• Lanyard
• Gun Mountable
• Memory
$50
Tactical Flashlight
Nitecore EC4S
• Cree XHP50 LED
• 2,150 Lumens
• Includes Holster,
Lanyard
• 8 Light Modes
• Not Mountable
• Rechargeable Only $83Side Switch
Tactical Flashlight
Fenix PD35 Tac
• Cree XP-L LED
• 1,000 Lumens
• CR123A or Recharge
• Tail Momentary On
• 6 Light Modes
• Holster, Clip $73
Tactical Flashlight
Olight M20-SX Javalot
• Cree LED
• 820 Lumens
• 4 Light Modes (H,M,L,S)– Side Switch Selectable
– Momentary On
• Tightly Focused Beam
• Gun Mountable, Lanyard $80
Tactical Flashlight
Outlight A100
• High Power LED
• 900 Lumens
• 5 Light Modes (H,M,L,S,SOS)
• 18650 Battery or 3 AAA– Rechargeable
• Lanyard
• Adjustable Focus $20
Tactical Flashlight Summary
Model LED Lumens Light
Modes
M On Mem Lnyrd Adjust
Focsg
Batt
and/or
Recharge
Gun
Mount
Cost
Streamlite C4 750 3 N N N B Only N $68
Solaray Cree T6 1,200 5 Y Y Y R Y $50
Nitecore Cree XHP 2,150 8 Y N R N $83
Fenix Cree XP-L 1,000 6 Y Y N B or R ? $73
Olight Cree 820 4 Y Y Y N B Y $80
Outlight HP 900 5 Y Y B or R N $20
Tactical Flashlights
Home Defense
• Navigation
• Identification of Threats
• Engagement of Threats
• Range of Techniques
– None Perfect
• Training & Practice
Required
Factors to Consider
• 60-80% Nighttime or Low
Light Encounters
• Hand Light vs Weapon Light
• One Handed Shooting
• Use Light Sparingly
– Night Vision
– Location Identification
Tactical Flashlights
Common Techniques
• Harries
• Chapman
• Ayoob
• Rogers
• Neck-Index
• FBI
Shooting Techniques
Harries Method
• Hands locked at wrists
• Non-shooting elbow
down
• One handed shooting
– Light & firearm together
• Do not muzzle own
hand/arm
Shooting Techniques
Harries Method
Shooting Techniques
Chapman Method
• Use with older, larger,
flashlights
– Side-mounted switch
– Difficult with small hands
• Good with isosceles stance
• Grip with thumb & forefinger
– Remaining fingers grip gun
– Arms provide isometric tension
Shooting Techniques
Chapman
Method
Shooting Techniques
Ayoob Method (Modified Chapman)
• Limited to side-mounted
switch
• Less training to master
• Isometric tension
stabilizes light & gun
• Rotate grip on light,
thumbs touching
Shooting Techniques
Ayoob
Method
Good with
MagLite
Shooting Techniques
Rogers (Surefire) Hold
• Limited to small push-button
flashlights
• Approximates two-handed
grip
• Flashlight held between
forefinger & middle finger
– Unused fingers grip gun
– Button against base of thumb
Shooting Techniques
Rogers
(Surefire)
Method
Shooting Techniques
Neck-Index Method
• Hands apart – one handed
shooting
• Good for sm & lg lights
• Illuminates target & gun
sights
• Draw fire towards
defender’s head
• Must aim gun same direction
as light
Shooting Techniques
Neck-Index
Method
Shooting Techniques
FBI Method
• Draws fire away from
defender
– Hold light slightly in
front of body
• Can be tiring with extended
use
• Can transition to Neck-Index
Critical Training
Conditions
• Night or Low Light
• One Handed Shooting
• Clear or Reload with
Light
– Lanyard Essential
• Coordinate Gun & Light
– Laser!
Preparation
• Find Method Right for
You
• Consistent Gun Location
– Spare Magazine
• Consistent Light Location
– Same as Gun
Tactical FlashlightGun Mountable• Streamlight
• Surefire
$110 – 300 lm
$121 – 800 lm (TLR-1 HL)
$299 – 600 lm
$99 – 100 lm
Shooting Techniques
Weapon Mounted Light
• Two-handed grip
• Ease of clearing or
reloading
• Muzzle “Friendly” with
loaded gun
– Potential too high to
discount
Tactical Flashlight
Gun Mounted
• Pros
– Convenient
– Light & Gun in Sync
– Modes Selectable
– Trigger finger activation
– Two Handed Shooting
– Ease of Reloading & Clearing
• Cons
–Muzzle Friendly with
Loaded Gun
–Full On to Shoot
–Gun Nose Heavy
–Location Exposed
Questions?
Lasers
Laser Optics
• History
• Brands
• Red vs Green
• Mounting Options
• Activation
• Zeroing
• Holsters
• Advantages &
Disadvantages
• Tactical Advantage
• Tactical Results
History
• Conceptualized in
1984 as a movie prop.
• Surefire
–Ed Reynolds
• Red Laser
• Battery in Pocket
AMT Hardballer
Longslide .45 ACP
History
Guess which
movie??
History
Laser Brands
Primary
• Crimson Trace
• LaserMax
• LaserLyte
• Viridian**
• Barska
• Streamlight
• Sightmark
Others
• Laser Genetics
• Laser Devices
• Truglo
• Armalaser
• Tuofeng
• NcStar
• Armalite
Red vs Green
Red (1984)
• First to Market
–Smaller
–Low Power
–Cooler
–State of Technology
• Ruby Base
Green (1997)
• More complex
–Larger
–Hi Power Usage
–Hot
–Required Advances in
Technology
Red vs Green
Red vs Green
1 Angstrom =
10 Nanometers
(1 nm = 1 Billionth Meter)
Red vs Green
Red (1984)
• At periphery of
visual spectrum
• Harder to see in
daylight
• Less Expensive
Green (1997)
• Technological Advances
• Easier to see day or
night
• More Expensive
• Battery usage improved
Red vs Green
Red (5mW) Green (5mW)
Mounting Options
• Accessory Rail
• Grip
• Guide Rod
• Rear Sight
• Trigger Guard
• In Combination
– Tactical Light
– Red Dot
– Scope
Accessory
Rail
Mounting Options
Guide Rod
Grip
Mounting Options
Grip
Rear Sight
Mounting Options
Laser & Red
Dot
Laser &
Light
Mounting Options
Trigger
Guard
Laser & Scope
Activation
• Side Button
– Ambidextrous
• Touch Pad
– Grip
– Finger
• ECR (Enhanced
Combat Readiness)
• Pressure Pad
• Momentary On
Zeroing
Laser & Bore Sight
Zeroing
Zeroing Options
• Two Options
–Fixed Distance
–Traditional Sights
7 Yards
Zero
Zeroing Options
• Two Options
–Parallel to Barrel
Any Distance
Zero
1.25” 1.25”
POA
POI
Holsters
• May Obsolete your
Holster(s)
– Trigger Guard
– Accessory Rail
• Current Holster OK
– Grip
– Rear Sight
– Guide Rod
• ECR – TacLoc
–Viridian
–Laser On When Gun is
Drawn
Advantages
• Quicker Target
Acquisition
• Immediate Visual
Feedback
– Improved Trigger
Control
– Improved Hold Control
BEAMSHOT BS8200S
Tri-Beam Laser Sight
for Rapid Target
Acquisition
Advantages
• Allows Immediate
Focus on Threat
–vs Front Sight
–Mitigates “Senior”
Farsightedness
• Day or Night
Advantages
• Intimidation Factor
• Accommodates shooting
from variable positions
–Cover/Concealment
• Facilitates Point Shooting
Disadvantages
Potential Problems
• Dead Battery
• Changes Balance of Gun
• New Holster
• One more item to
Remember in Crisis
• May Get Knocked Out of
Alignment
Myths
• May Reveal Position
• Crutch vs Open Sights
Tactical Results
• Improved Hits on
Target by 10+%
• Police Hits on
Target – First shot
–25%
–With Laser +300%
Value vs Price
• Cheap < $100
–Not Efficient
–Early Failure
–D/N Hold Zero
–Plastic vs Metal
–Typically <3 Stars
• Can’t Adjust
• Broke in 1 Wk
• Cost Effective $100 - $300
–“Well Made”
–All Metal
–Easily Adjustable
–Battery Lasts 5 hr
–Max Brightness 5mW
Value vs Price
CT Rail
Master
$90-
CT Laser
Guard
$168-
CT Sight
Attach.
$184
CT Laser
Grip
$184
CT Laser
Guard for
LCR $184
CT Laser
Grip
$199-CT Full
Laser Grip
$199-
Combinations
Streamlight
TLR-4
$151+
Viridian C5L
$279+LaserTac
Rechargable
$130
Summary
• Laser Sights have arrived!!– Price vs Value
– Many options• Mounting
• Combos
• Excellent Training Tools– Trigger Control
– Hold Control
– Arc of Movement
• Tactical Advantages– Target Acquisition
– Improved “Hit” Rates
– Intimidation Factor
– Improved “Point”
Shooting
– On Target from
Awkward Stance