Posted on 07/23/2012 10:08:01 AM PDT by marktwain
I believe these ‘tactical’ flashlights have beams that DO cut through fog, smoke, etc.
Yes..two would be better...
Your so right. Lots of folks think that if you have a vest and helmet bullets are like spitballs. Nope. At least, the target is pushed aside or back or down. The problem with Aurora is that there were to many sheep and not enough sheepdogs.
Or Country’s Leaders need to reestablish the LETSROLL SPIRIT.
Backing into a parking space rather than pulling in head first. I’d never heard of it either until a CW4 told me about how everyone parks in a war zone. He’s been shot twice and blown up twice and now back in Afghanistan for another tour. Makes for a quick departure for the vehicle either to the enemy or away from him, depending upon the size of the force. (smile)
Marktwain, Thanks so much for posting this.
Also a special thanks to Brandon. And thank you for your service!
I have read there are LED lights which phase on and off in a pattern which will disable a person unless I guess, he closes his eyes. If he keeps his eyes closed then you have a big advantage.
I have never actually seen one of those lights but I sure would like to have one.
Thanks for the ping- I just ordered two more tactical flashlights. ( already had six small ones)
There aren't a lot of rock festivals in America. Leaving out the bar scene, it's mostly 2-5 bands at a theater ranging in size from a few thousand to 50,000 and more. The main rock room at BB Kings would probably go over the NYC limit for people if 200 showed up for a show. Nokia Theater is probably 500-600, and the Nikon Theater in LI holds over 50,000.
The only festival in the US that comes to mind would be ProgPower USA in Georgia. I think it's two days of progressive and power metal bands, with a few scattered things leading up to the two days of big shows. Better though I believe, you don't get the angry crowds that go to more mainstream metal events. Prog and power bands aren't about stuff like that.
Awesome article on living your life while keeping an eye out for danger. And I ALWAYS try to find a space I can either pull thru a parking spot or back my vehicle into a parking spot, even my own driveway!! I also leave at least 1 car length between me and the vehicle in front of me at a stoplight or stop sign in case something happens and I need to get around and away fast. (learned that from ambulance driving training).
Bttt.
\You remind me of a female cousin of mine who, while on a family reuinon camping trip, insisted on walking a creek side path littered with grizzly bear track. She refused any and all protection. No, she did not get eaten that time but lived to repent her stupidity.
I have never actually seen one of those lights but I sure would like to have one.
The Fox Fury MF 1000 is a pretty good example, but a bit largish for concealment/convenience carry. Just recently available is the Streamlight ProTac HL 600 Lumen Tactical Flashlight [circa $75] which puts out just about double the amount of light that my daily carry light does.
Both have *winky* modes generally described as *lighthammers.* Both are deserving of consideration for the applications for which they were designed. But my requirement for a tactical light includes the ability to use it in a range outside of visible light with night [not always, as inside a theatre with the power cut] vision equipment.
Thanks for the info. I am eventually going to buy one of those or something similar but will have to wait at least 3 months while I pay off some car repairs.
I bought a Sure Fire several years ago. It was bright but really ran through those CR-123 batteries. I actually got a little note from the owner of Sure Fire when I ordered a box of 24 batteries. After probably no more than an hours use, the bulb burned out. I checked and a new one plus shipping is almost as expensive as the light.
I saw a good deal on a Browning LED at CDNN. It is about the same size as the sure fire maybe just a bit larger at the bulb end plus heavier, and I think it is even brighter plus the bulb if that is what you call it, is supposed to last extremely long.
This Browning was marked down from $99 to $19 and I really like it. It also takes those 123 batteries and has 3 brightness levels. It is 5 watts so the batteries won’t last really long in it either tho I think it is more efficient than the sure-fire.
Aurora is the location of the home offices for Soldier of Fortune Magazine. Though a midnight showing of a movie with a cartoon character as the protagonist is not the most likely location for a couple of their staffers to be present, it's nice to think about what might have been.
And I expect their forthcoming coverage should be quite a bit different from most of the media spoor that's come out. Not listed for the August issue, so check out September's.
bttt
Not even close to a fair comparison..... unless you live somewhere that crime is constantly around you. I don’t....I do however watch my step when the mountain lion and bears are out.
ping
Here’s another survival hint: Don’t sit next to someone who whips out a flashlight and shines it at the shooters eyes.
I agree.
On reflection, in this post Trayvon environment, I still believe in the S3 mindset with a minor modification:
Shoot
Survive
Slip away . . .
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Live to fight another day.
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