I’ve heard or read that there is no such thing as a “former” SEAL.
Going to buy a flashlight now.
See my post 11. And no, I don’t work for Costco. These are just the most amazing flashlights I’ve ever seen.
BTW, I used to use a $150 light for night commuting on my bicycle. These little gems are brighter on 3 watts and a snap to mount (using two hose clamps).
In fact, here they are:
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=218055
I have a small one that is mounted to a MAC11 I use for home defense. That sucker is bright and it really will blind you (far brighter than a camera flash). Look for a tactical flashlight that is made to rail mount on a weapon. It will be small and very bright.
Example: