A Navy SEAL reveals why you should always carry a high-powered flashlight

Former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb reveals why a high-powered flashlight is one of the most important things you can carry.
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[@mogh62freak]

does every navy seal write a book

[@2BFabrications]

yeahdatway gotta make that money

[@unitedstatesdale]

yeahdatway I hope so , I read every one. Each Seal has HIS specialty

[@Gravitized]

Some examples?

[@orgami100]

All their books are Sealed with a kiss ..🐬

[@JonatasAdoM]

Does every civilian reads their books?

[@jcookev]

I really wanted to buy a new jacket with my 100$ but well I guess a flashlight it is...

[@JollyJoel]

I now know it's because my name is Joel that people tell me to "get out of your parent's basement" because random people tell me that often when I express a thought or opinion. It isn't because my last name is Anderson because "Lawson" is also Norwegian. I wish I was Jewish with a name like Joel but what's with the random shit talking? to be fair I have nothing against people who live in their parent's basement either judging by how our economy is going I can't blame them...

[@ramiromoreno1322]

+ChaosFlower Ha no, go hug a tree flower bitch

[@charlieme5150]

_Screw everyone's mother for no reason!_

[@JollyJoel]

charlieme5150, best response ever...

[@jcookev]

Rick Sanchez Indeed, that was just a joke.

[@prakticlej8677]

if I seen this guy in the street I would never guess he was military those guys are lucky he just shined a light at them

[@Saturnia2014]

Did you think that every seal is supposed to look like Rambo?

[@galexeqe]

Couldn't agree more. A few years ago when I was still doing security I was on patrol and came around a corner to see some a-holes tagging one of our vehicles, one took off but the other thought he was hard and started approaching in a threatening manner. I had a P7 Led lenzer with me and shone it in his face and kept it trained there. He still kept approaching like the hard man he thought he was but eventually gave up, no point fighting if your blind, he took off blindly climbed a barbed wire fence, fell HARD on the other side and limped away

[@MikeSmith-sr8tu]

Am I the only one that isn't sure if this guy was really a navy seal?

[@neemel]

Its the guys that look like him who've done all type of special ops shit. U gotta have the brains first,,,the physical aspect can be learned thru repetition imo

[@lordemarsh6804]

the way he talks sounds gay af to me

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

he went thru bud/s, he's also a pilot & hosts a radio show. Webb was also a sniper & cadre for the US navy seal sniper course/specwar. he's on IG. ask him his class #.

[@realtywithseankemp9704]

Mike Smith yea they used him for missions that required a fat gay guy with a lisp and thr ability to suck golf balls through a garden hose...

[@JonatasAdoM]

+TheScourgeOfGod He's also not doing any ops anymore right?

[@harrys.5052]

A Navy Seal reveals why this channel is a waste of time

[@billace90]

Yes, high powered lumen flashlight but also important…… with a powerful strobe light to blind, disorient, and incapacitate any assailant. My present EDC light is a small, tactical Manker Striker Luminus SFT 40 with 2,300 lumens out, plus strobe. That will leave any assailant stunned.

[@SmokeyRoseWolf]

How much? From?

[@bonchidude]

I would still think an assailant can pull out a gun even with strobe. But it will be very difficult and at that point you have the drop on them.

[@rar8532]

I've always thought about this, but now that I know a Navy SEAL actually does do it, I'm doing it too

[@thetrademarkclan]

Dude needs to carry a high power electric razor.....

[@turbo_bikini]

Oh man 😂😂😂

[@gpo746]

aaaand if you are a criminal carry a high lumens flashlight to blind your victim so they cannot identify you...LMAO!

[@domzbu]

gpo746 no criminals don’t care and will carry metal bars or knives

[@sanjose6018]

WHAT he says is accurate and good advice

[@edgarflores10]

Dafuq is a navy seal doing in an alley with a chick

[@blt4life112]

Sex. You'll learn about it when you get older.

[@asyafiqnugroho7900]

Mr. President #trump2020 #keepamericagreat oh my....

[@willsankey2979]

Yea a real Navy SEAL/intelligent person wouldn't be walking down a dark alley in the first place. This seems like some sort of promotion/ad tbh.

[@andrewatkins8925]

@BHB5 it's common tactical sense

[@mainintelligencedirectorat250]

Great stuff, as always. In my life I have met quite a few famous people. And, famous or not so famous, I always ask them what their "essential carry" is. That is not the same as their EDC. Rather, it is something - save being in bed or in the bath/shower - that they would never be without. I used to work for Baroness Thatcher and, of course, I asked her this same question. She answered it instantly: "I always carry a torch. Never go anywhere without one." Then she explained why. For she was once in a hotel bedroom, in Brighton as it happens, when a bomb, planted a year-or-so earlier behind some bath tiles in a nearby room, exploded on 12th October 1984.. The explosion resultant explosion was intended to kill her. Fortunately for her, she was coming in/out of the bathroom (I forget which) at the time and all was well. However, she was immediately plunged into darkness. From that moment onward she always carried a torch. I, naturally, took her advice.

[@followjesus1647]

I 1000% agree. I always carry a very very powerful super high beam handheld flashlight that is actually medium size too small. You can buy them for as low as $20 now. Mine will shoot a straight beam 50 yards. So if you shoot it into someone's face 5 yards in front of you they totally become blinded for the next 60 Seconds, which gives you the main advantage to either run away or disable them. True story, one time I was walking to work at 3 a.m. in the morning when I was approached by 3 homeless guys who kind of started following me. I was not afraid because I'm a pretty good-sized guy myself but you never know what is in the mind of a crazy homeless guy looking for money at 3 a.m. x 3. They followed me for about 1 block and then pulled out a little tiny $2 flashlight and kind of started shining it in my direction. I stopped turned around, turn on my flashlight and blinded all three of their faces. You could actually hear them making groaning sounds and throwing their hands up in the air they were blinded for about 30 to 60 seconds and could not even see where they were walking. After that I just calmly kept walking to my job and went to work with no problems at all. So yeah for $20 it's one of the best nighttime self defense weapons. But mine is also made of heavy duty metal so the other end is almost like a hammer, if you get my point. If it ever came down to that.

[@flash2989]

why doesn't your comment have replies? bruh

[@sethtenrec]

Most flashlights totally exaggerate their lumen numbers. Anker is a brand I found that doesn’t. However they don’t make anything small with that kind of output.

[@tampatom704]

Gotta buy a flashlight now

[@bipinkhatiwada]

and a Swiss Army knife too.

[@Spartan_Ronin]

1000 lumens on strobe setting strike torch always on my side 😊

[@Tsl4Lf]

Which light do you have?

[@TangoPapaLima-lu2ck]

Well, I have moved on since then. I currently have an olight warrior 3, and I like it for EDC but its definitely not the best, I wouldn't bet my life on it. This one has 2300 lumens and I think around 30k candela. Its definitely bright, also since the time I made the above comment, strobe is a waste of time in my humble opinion, you want just on and off, it has some applications sure, the strobe i mean, but not for most situations. As for companies I would go with surefire or fenix. I am eyeing the FENIX PD36R PRO currently and its actually the same price as the one I have, good reviews all round. When you do get one, I recommend watching this video. Type GBRS Group - EDC Flashlight, vid is 1:52 long Stay Safe.

[@bandccoresohio]

I always carry a strong light and a 9mm or .45 ...so if the flashlight dont workwell i feel sorry for em.....

[@nightraider0075]

This is basically an advertisement

[@Vyngraven]

Where's the product then?

[@1077mikev]

no brand was specified

[@gilgil1989]

yep, ecommerce... I gotta start making youtube videos and send people to my amazon store...😂

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

+1077mikev I'd avoid streamlight. surefire is popular. fenix is okay. I do security & decent "white lights" are hard to find. I recently got a high end streamlight & its sub-par. If you want a protection type light, keep it simple. look for a li power or recharger style with a strobe function. lights are now super bright but be aware, these small lights heat up fast. you might be surprised.

[@1077mikev]

been looking at the surefire fury series, looking for something with a strobe too

[@tomtonka1915]

What kind of a fucking flashlight shone against a fence scares off drunk guys? Why do I get the feeling this guy owns shares in a flashlight company?

[@notottomedic]

Hey, in a pinch, you can use a flashlight to see in the dark, it can be used as a hammer, a battering ram.

[@sethtenrec]

That first tip is really great, thank you!

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Anyone who has owned this kind of flashlight knows what great advice this is for so many situations.

[@rodrigoteresa7944]

Olight S1R in my pocket right now. Great tool. 900 lumens.

[@sergioreyes3144]

Rodrigo Teresa carry the same one, love that light

[@rodrigoteresa7944]

Sergio Reyes It replaced a "45 lumen" MagLite Solitaire for me so you can imagine the contrast haha.

[@ne2i]

I have a few olights. Carry one every day.

[@skoto8219]

Olight X7 is my EDC

[@rodrigoteresa7944]

skotoseme Isn't that the massive one haha

[@mikestanly749]

I always carry 2-1911, a sword , a small knife a back up . jerky and some beer.💥💥🤣🤣eat it.

[@antikoerper256]

Got the habit of carrying one (Nitecore p12gt) an year ago; serves great purpose

[@arisgemino]

I carry a klarus xt2cr with an extended strike bezel

[@tomquirin4231]

i e.d.c. a klarus g15/4000 lumens light , what battery do you have in it ? thanks > tom !

[@MrFooSteven]

Make sure you get a flashlight with a nice 'assault crown'. Take chunks out of the scalp :D

[@flposdetail]

This former SEAL is really in shape!....Round, is in fact, a shape.

[@sethtenrec]

Lmao

[@hownychea]

Yeah not everyone is always after you, buddy.

[@turborooster8548]

???

[@reahs4815]

lol its about being prepared because it can happen and it happens a lot

[@cx2900]

go outside naked with your wallet, deed to your house, and title to your car in hand, with your full name, address, and social security number written in big bold letters on your chest then, if no one is ever out to get anyone before you say that's ridiculous, it's just the flip side of your logic

[@christianhardwick6530]

Double chin required

[@kingharryannis]

hide the flash light under your second chin.

[@daniyalshah1503]

HAHAHAHHA made my day.

[@mordogh]

I always travel around with a piece of string and a marble, so far it helped for nothing but you'll never know.

[@jeremyc4893]

So did MacGyver.

[@drcheekyisback]

More like gravy seal

[@tech1238]

drcheekyisback gravy veal

[@PM-vb4od]

He was assigned to the U.S.S Gravy boat

[@brodiereha3010]

that is fucking gold

[@Daijakake]

LOL you guys cracked me up to PoutineVille xD

[@mrdigital30000]

Now that was funny

[@godly04]

Long way from the Navy SEAL days lol, damn. Too much beer

[@jbenitetas]

godly04 ..., you mean too many Lime-A-Ritas ...,

[@theseproblemsmatter1]

This comment section makes me lose faith in people

[@japonicaren]

To have ever had faith in anyone but yourself is the cause of all suffering.

[@ThePayola123]

This former navy seal really let himself go...!!!

[@mrmagelacuttie6597]

Payhole Everdouche ptsd! Douche

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

don't watch Larry Vickers videos! Lol.

[@lemniscate2218]

Use strobe mode to confuse your attackers..

[@TeddyJSmooth]

A flashlight is no match against a revolver!

[@highdownmartin]

Navy seal like,uh,totally erm,unprepared for two minute.twominute video shootout.hmmm

[@ShimomuraTakezoWong]

I can't agree more because that's what I have been doing for the last 25 years, thanks for reaffirming.

[@samdrake51]

Keep in mind to carry new battery replacements in your vehicle. I'm with you on the high power light but if the batteries go down, you need back-up.

[@kneeslider460]

Sam Drake JAWDROP

[@payrocoin]

A lot of these high lumen flashlights are actually starting to standardize USB charging ports in them. So now the light itself can be plugged in like a smartphone and charge the battery inside of it. I have a USB rechargeable one in my car with a special 18650 battery that has a higher tolerance for colder climates.

[@sethtenrec]

@@payrocoin and you’re not gonna get 1000 lm out of a AA battery powered flashlight anyway. Rechargeables put out more power.

[@payrocoin]

@@sethtenrec I agree. Rechargeables are the way to go.

[@Chickenworm9394]

Those drunks in the alley were VERY DRUNK to hassle a former Navy SEAL member

[@PackieBigHappy42069]

Because you can definitely tell someone is a SEAL just from looking at them.

[@Atombender]

"...in an act of terrorism." Yeah, that's what everyone needs to be worried about the most. Not a car accident or getting mugged.

[@yoski203]

does he also do a book on how to not workout

[@skantiloak]

cuz he doesn't look like a Ken doll? I bet this dude can hump 100 pounds for miles on end and continue mission

[@lilliank3542]

Seriously? That's really rude.

[@AbdullahArRafi]

Next up: A NAVY SEAL explains why you should always keep condoms in your car

[@googletaqiyya184]

Wow! Perhaps next time, this Navy SEAL might not want to have just come off of a six-month bender while doing an interview. "Make up! Where's the makeup lady?!""

[@Dafastso]

ok so what i gathered from this video: keep a 1 kilowatt flashlight with you even when youre taking out the trash so that you can frighten hobos

[@ruffgook]

Imma gonna buy a samsonite luggage to carry all the things they recommend

[@amandapang858]

It's an ad obviously.

[@JollyJoel]

I wish it was an ad, then I'd know where to buy one he's talking about because the ones I'm looking at are all knock offs.

[@jamaalchin2231]

Pang Amanda what are you talking he never said a brand

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

for what? business insider? that post makes no sense...

[@r3sianon975]

You guys are fucking idiots... She's talking about his book

[@r3sianon975]

Pang Amanda Well, if he's gonna waste time to do this video, why not advertise his book in it?

[@SylwekGrega]

I found thousand lumen flashlight for less than $20 on amazon :)

[@johndonaldson5126]

Make sure you read the user comments. Many flashlights are way below their advertised rating.

[@reahs4815]

haha then its not 1000 lumens, you got scamed lol

[@jenniferknott9621]

Make sure it has flashing mode to disorient any assailants or perps. ..

[@victorvelazquez6547]

Power went out, while I was shopping inside a dept. store alone & the exit lights also went dark, during a summer thunderstorm & downpour. Had a pocket Maglite. I bought more of them for my family & they ALL come with a LIFE-TIME guarantee. P.S. I found a squashed pocket Maglite in my condo parking lot. Took it 2 the authorized repair center. I just had to pay 4 the halogen light bulbs, a spare was in the bottom, & got me a $US 25 dollar Maglite for less than $US 10 dollars! P.S. Only in America! 😛

[@SolidSativa1]

get one with strobe function

[@gabrielsum1]

Instructions unclear: ending up buying a high power rifle

[@andtpfack8243]

I Always have 2 knives a flash light, pepper spray, flintstone and tinder and MRS's with me at all times you never know when you get lost in the woods during your commute to work and back.

[@MrVanioko]

I carry my fleshlight everywhere. Just whip it out and everyone gets scared

[@daniels7861]

Dude you are an ex-navy seal! Please be my flashlight

[@nattywoo475]

How old is this video? I bought a 1000 lumens flashlight last week for $12.

[@Stevespecs]

Very sound advise, I too, always have a light as part of my EDC. Thank you

[@bonchidude]

High lumens or high candela? I would think throw is better since it is focused.

[@peterflannery3592]

he may be right in what he is saying anything give you a edge .but navy seals are some best of the best at what they do in the world

[@KennethOathward]

I really hate how this channel just kind of discretely click baits with the title like there's some mysterious reason why you should always carry a high-powered torch that only seals know about, only to disappoint you with a video of a seal telling you about another usefull function that a high powered torch has.

[@dvvalant]

My brother's sister-in-law walks her dogs at night. She asked him if she should carry a gun. He recommended a flashlight. "If some guy comes to harass you simply light up your face". He is still alive btw.

[@turbo_bikini]

...light uo "your" face. Ight

[@ZomBeeNature]

Look, a Type B assassin!

[@mrwest5552]

Thank You Mr. Webb (we know that lady was impressed)

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

This super-docile dude is the CEO and Founder of a business call “The Hurricane Group”.

[@Miller98k]

Great advice, thanks for your service sir.

[@rickimadrid573]

I feel like I would accidentally blind myself

[@tobydog4197]

I SWEAR I SAW BOUGHT A FLASHLIGHT LIKE THE ONE IN THE THUMBNAIL IN THE DOLLAR STORE

[@wuznab5109]

Sometimes you just have to blind those penguins. And run as far as you can.

[@mikestanly749]

LETS GO BRANDON..

[@epicswordmewz7007]

I already carry a 250 lumen, and seeing this I'm debating on if I should switch to carrying my 1300 lumen.

[@sethtenrec]

And yeah, those lumen numbers are often overrated by manufactures.

[@votpavel]

i carry surefire fury that is 1thousand lumens every day but that shit doesnt hold the peak output for long,and after 5-7 minutes of usage brightness drops significantly.

[@Counted_Coup]

If you're looking for brands, buy a Surefire.

[@goodday7099]

It is a cliché but still: Buy the flashlight that is brighter than your future ;)

[@FredoCorleone]

Well, let's go for a 100000 lumen liquid cooled artificial sun!

[@clay4444]

awesome ive told my woman the same thing and now its a valid point.

[@lordemarsh6804]

navy seal huh? a flash light huh

[@Flexiblelip]

Guy is high as fck

[@dopeytheclown86]

Would I be able to diffuse a situation if I carry a Fleshlight instead, the other person would be like WTF????

[@MajorBeatings101]

Man, my pockets are stuffed already. My bro has one though its crazy bright you can see across a river at night.

[@cydinium9351]

*flashes high powered Fleshlight* Drunkards - " oh shit boys it's the cocks, let's beat it!"

[@bear112]

I did that before i watched this video and many people have made fun of me over this.

[@jeremysterner9948]

Umm. Where do I purchase this $1000 100 lumen flashlight? And, if I may be so bold, whom manufactures such a beast?

[@johndonaldson5126]

I have a Streamlight ProTac HL 750 lumens. $74 on Amazon.

[@johndonaldson5126]

There is a Streamlight 88065 Pro Tac HL-x 1,000 Lumen on Amazon for $77

[@domzbu]

Jeremy Sterner $100 1000 lumen. Try Olight

[@robertkerr3059]

another seal turned superstar? wow, dod sure can pick em

[@quentinfleming9197]

How to defend you and your girl shine a flashlight on a wall

[@ML-nj8fq]

"This guy doesnt look like a Seal" What the fuck is a seal supposed to look like? He's retired, he doesnt give a shit about doing hundreds of pushups anymore, so he's not all bulked up.

[@sexymonkey4979]

The new Iphone F with Flashlight

[@zacharygiles2984]

Especially men should carry this because we are more likely to get assaulted

[@ArthurMoore-ii8nn]

Oh, I thought he said a high powered FLESH light!

[@PeterOekvist]

Got a 500 lumen...so i guess i can just scare some pesky kids...

[@TabooRevolution13]

As the World's smartest man I invented the liquid cooled flash light. Although it's not on the market... you can make one yourself if you think about it!

[@MadMatt-bs3xv]

Forget the damn flashlight, carry a pistol. That's what I do

[@theseproblemsmatter1]

This is why i always use tactical light in Battlefield

[@timlipinski2571]

My EDC starts with the 5.11 Tactical pant with two knife/cellphone pockets... The weak side carries the Fenix PD35 LED flashlight. And the strong side carries the SOG Trident w/seatbelt cutter in Black TiNi that does not need to be open to be useful. The seatbelt cutter is great to cut twine on bales of hay ! Also great to have for EDC is an AM/FM/WB radio like the La Crosse 810-805 Weather Band Radio ! tjl

[@sethtenrec]

My edc starts with my lcr

[@dimitriymirovsky]

with a simple tweak u can also make the flashlight into a decent lightsaber...

[@sleepyrelax2]

“Oh no this dude shined a flash light on the wall wtf I’m done sorry boys y’all on your own”

[@rabbibenyaminkauffmann6480]

I always go looking for shekels on the floor at night. This will make it easier

[@Deloooon]

It looks as if he had drawn the lower half of his face with permanent markers

[@rjramos2775]

On an airplane landing at night Pilot: Mayday Mayday, uhmmm I think the landing lights were burned off. Co-Pilot: uhmmm I have an idea captain! ( This is your co-pilot speaking, uhmmm we need a bunch of flashlights from you guys that can illuminate the runway so we can land. Thank you! ) Former navy boi: say no more

[@amethysth.1913]

Yep every thief and criminal will escape once you point the flashlight and run for their life lol.