If there's anything I've learned over the last 12 years in law enforcement it's the value of having multiple flashlights. If you rely on just one it'll inevitably be either dead or out of reach when you need it. Because of this I've got a flashlight stashed in virtually every piece of gear I own including belts, packs, cars, and gun cases. This doesn't mean you have to run out and spend a fortune buying top-of-the-line flashlights to get a solid piece of gear. Over the years flashlight technology has made incredible advancements and today's lights are brighter, lighter, and cheaper than ever before.
Enter First Tactical's Small Duty Light. This little anodized aluminum light weighs in at just under 4 ounces with batteries and spits out 161 lumens of clean LED light. It is about four inches long and about an inch wide so it is small enough to stash just about anywhere yet just large enough to fill the palm of your hand for a solid grip. In the low setting the SDL will give you 15 lumens of light, enough for close administrative tasks. The best part? The SDL runs on just one standard AA battery so no need to stock up on those pricey lithium CR123s.
