FBI Selects Streamlight’s ProTac HL-X as Tactical Flashlight
The ProTac HL-X flashlight, built for durability and a sure grip, is available as a complete rechargeable system that can use either a proprietary Streamlight SL-B26 protected Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery or two CR123A disposable batteries.
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Streamlight has announced that its distribution partner, Tactical Express, LLC, a provider of gear for federal law enforcement agencies, has been selected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to supply the Streamlight ProTac HL-X tactical light to its agents as part of a five-year contract. Delivering up to 1,000 lumens, the light features multi-fuel capability with USB rechargeable or disposable battery options.
Under the terms of the five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), the tactical light was chosen as the new agent-issued tactical handheld light for students of the Firearms Training Unit, Training Division of the FBI Academy and is also available for purchase across all other FBI divisions. Tactical Express began deliveries of the light to the FBI in November.
“Streamlight and Tactical Express are very pleased to have been selected for this contract and partnership with the the FBI,” said Matthew J. Baker, director of Streamlight’s Military/Federal/Government sales division. “Having already shipped thousands of these high-performance lights to U.S. military police and security forces through commercial buys and using National Stock Number 6230-01626-6796 awards, we’re proud to now also provide the ProTac HL-X to new FBI agents and other personnel using this BPA.”
The ProTac HL-X flashlight, built for durability and a sure grip, is available as a complete rechargeable system that can use either a proprietary Streamlight SL-B26 protected Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery or two easily sourced CR123A disposable batteries. This multi-fuel capability offers convenient and cost-effective charging options, making it ideal for agent use in remote locations and for long-term operations such as crime scene processing or low-light training.
Offering three modes, the ProTac HL-X uses a high-power LED to deliver 1,000 lumens, 27,100 candela, a 330-meter beam distance and a run time of 1 hour and 30 minutes on high when using the SL-B26 battery; with CR123 batteries, the run time is 1 hour and 15 minutes. On low, the ProTac HL-X provides an extended 23 hours of run time, 65 lumens and 1,600 candela over an 80-meter beam distance; with CR123 batteries, the run time is 20 hours. The light’s high-intensity strobe runs for 3.25 continuous hours with the SL-B26 rechargeable battery, and 2.50 hours with lithium batteries.
The light’s tactical tail switch permits easy, one-handed operation with firearms in room clearing, building search and target identification at a distance situations. Measuring just 5.43 inches in length, it is easily concealed under a uniform or other attire.
The light is fabricated from 6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with an anodized finish, and comes packaged with a removable pocket clip and holster.
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