Tag: Weapon-Mounted Lights

Patrol

A History of Streamlight and Its Growth in the LE Market

Streamlight, Inc., began as a company that designed a solar simulator for the space program. But during the past 50 years, the company has grown to be a major provider of portable and handheld lighting for law enforcement and other first responders.

March 30, 2023

Patrol

Identifying and Overcoming Challenges in Training for Low-Light Operations

In the quest to improve officer safety—and performance—during low-light deadly-force encounters, many agencies have added emerging new technologies such as red-dot optics, tritium sights, and weapon-mounted flashlights. Over-reliance on these technologies can be problematic. Training is key.

July 11, 2022

Weapons

SHOT Show 2020: Streamlight Introduces TLR-8 A AND TLR-8 A G Weapon Lights

Streamlight Inc. has introduced the TLR-8 A and the TLR-8 A G, featuring red or green aiming lasers, and offering ergonomic rear switch options with either a low or high position to match users’ shooting style. Both lights deliver 500 lumens and feature a rail clamp that attaches and detaches easily from the side of a broad array of compact and full frame weapons.

January 30, 2020

Weapons

TLR-VIR II Tactical Illuminator

Streamlight

Streamlight Inc. has introduced the TLR-VIR II, a lightweight, compact rail-mounted tactical light.

May 6, 2019

Technology

Viridian Introduces Weapon-Mounted Video System

The FACT Duty WMC employs a 1080p full-HD digital camera with a microphone and 500 lumen tactical light. The weapon-mounted camera provides a clear view of critical use-of-force events from the end of the firearm, addressing limitations officers can face with body cameras.

April 18, 2019

Weapons

SHOT Show 2019: Streamlight Introduces Rail-Mounted TLR-8 G

Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, added a new low-profile model to its extensive line of TLR rail-mounted tactical lights, the TLR-8 G, featuring an "Eye Safe" green aiming laser.

January 29, 2019

Weapons

Long-Gun Weapon Lights

Nightstick

Both of Nightstick's new long-gun weapon lights feature a rear-mounted single, dual-action momentary and constant-on thumb button to provide the shooter immediate, tactile, click-action feedback.

September 1, 2018

Weapons

Streamlight TLR-7

Streamlight, Inc.

The extremely lightweight TLR-7 delivers 500 lumens and fits a broad range of full-size and compact handguns for a variety of concealed carry and law enforcement uses.

June 26, 2018

Weapons

Police Product Test: Streamlight TLR-7

Streamlight's newest addition to its TLR line of weapon lights is ideal for compact and subcompact pistols.

April 5, 2018

Patrol

POLICE Survey: Flashlights and Weapon Lights

POLICE Magazine wanted to know more about your preferences for personal lighting on the job, so last month we conducted an extensive e-mail survey on the topic. Here are the results.

February 7, 2018

Technology

Tactical Flashlights: What and When

Propper International

How do you pick a tactical flashlight that best serves you on duty?

January 23, 2018

Weapons

SureFire: Built for Concealed Carry

SureFire believes the new XC lights, which are available with and without laser sighting, will be excellent tools for off-duty and plainclothes law enforcement officers.

June 14, 2017