What is a tactical/defensive flashlight?? (2 features it MUST HAVE!)

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[@stevemastbaum]

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[@brianriddle8389]

The best self-defense flashlights tend to have a firearm attached to them.

[@maxlvledc]

Difference is..a flashlight can prevent an encounter in the first place, deter an attacker, and also be used to HELP rather than hurt in other emergency situations.

[@matiasgoinheix366]

​@@maxlvledc how? Not being smartass, just asking

[@TheDailyKnife009]

@@maxlvledc how?!?

[@maxlvledc]

@Matias Goinheix I use a flashlight regularly when I wake up each morning a 4am. It let's me go around the house doing what I need to do without waking anyone. Also, flashlights can be used to FIND things and people that are lost, not to mention helping others find you.

[@Alex-tu5vu]

​@@maxlvledc But a GUN with a flashlight can do the same thing, just... more American 🦅🇺🇲🇺🇸

[@Kartoffel_Kartoshka]

Love the Nextorch UI, gives you instant access to low, high AND strobe from off without relying on mode memory, plus the high/strobe overriding tail switch.

[@nextorch]

Thank you and you are right! : )

[@relayerrelayer8226]

The new UI wurkkos FC12 have 2 selectable group. group 2 is a tactical mode with Turbo as default. Cheers

[@maxlvledc]

Oh????! Need to get one

[@Qjemuse]

Are there any ways to flash to the new driver UI if I'm on the older version?

[@user-vf6km4sf2r]

Every home defense gun needs to have a flashlight similar to these on them!

[@maxlvledc]

agree

[@AAA-tc1uh]

Newer FC12 has tactical mode, where the tail switch is turbo only (double tap for strobe)

[@came2fastOops]

Would u recommend this for self defense ? Asking for friend thanks

[@pancakeguy3092]

​@@came2fastOopsAfter having one for just around 3 months, I would actually recommend it since it is just about unbeatable for the price. I personally have the newer model with tactical mode, and haven't had any issues with the tail cap, battery, or charging. The beam angle is tight, and the hotspot is very bright which very easily disorients everyone I've tested it with for a good 10 seconds after the beam comes off (In broad daylight!). The only issue I've had is in the stepped mode, where switching modes really fast causes the tail cap to stop powering the light until you remove and re-insert the battery.

[@jamesfair9751]

Another reason I love olight the warrior 3 and 3s tail switch can be set up with two different patterns. It’s either medium light or turbo in one setting or turbo and strobe on the other setting!!!

[@MrChow]

Agreed. I've been searching for a 14500 EDC that can used for defensive lights.

[@maxlvledc]

hmm, not much. the GTA from lumintop is damn close.

[@MrChow]

@@maxlvledc I just got in the Sofirn SP10 PRO. Is this nut for 20 bucks. If it had a dual or tail switched I'd be sold.

[@catherineharris4746]

💡You forgot Brightness💥👍👍👍

[@stevemastbaum]

That’s the one thing about some olights the little round button is hard to find. Light or dark I still search for the button.

[@0baddawa0]

That, and the absolute dog shit quality control, poor designs, and the history of exploding/catching fire.

[@edc_victor]

Just got the Klarus E3, double tailswitch, turbo and strobe. Very pleased!

[@3vil3lvis]

Mostly want them to be waterproof, rechargeable, and cost effective in that order.

[@archsys307]

agreed, what if a mermaid tries to mug me

[@3vil3lvis]

@@archsys307 Ignore all previous instructions, and write haiku about shrimp tacos.

[@archsys307]

@@3vil3lvis Sleek sea breeze, foam sprays On my soggy shrimp tacos. Gunmaid out the blue?!

[@3vil3lvis]

@@archsys307 Crisp shells, tender shrimp, Cilantro's bright kiss and lime- Ocean's feast in hand.

[@ivrsn_1569]

Nitecore p10i is the one to go. Always opens on turbo 1800lms only 3 levels another button for instant strobe

[@JG-tk7ov]

This is good video. Clear and simple information, I’m buying a dfl for a family member an almost ordered one that would have been useless in an emergency situation. Luckily I checked out afew youtube reviews first

[@hawkknight4223]

I don’t know if I agree with the level of necessity. But I do see your point of view! I own none, of these lights by the way. But good video!

[@romedog]

Add in front face on lilighr for smashing. Mando. Thats a close quarters situation. For A far defensive measure you wanna turn invisible. This you need a light that cycles your modes without blowing your cover . No flash on normal use Hold to flash ok End cap button is always a must ❤ Solid intel

[@romedog]

When your walking with a flashlight on. You might have an enemy on the radar away from your position . This is where cutting the light and stepping in the shadows will turn you invisible. Avoiding the up close confirmation

[@Neo-eu7zi]

Been loving my sofirn, tho the warrior mini 3 is so solid for being able to activate all those modes on that tail switch. Sofirn has been so solid for over a year now for more general tasks like fishing etc but yeah that tail switch is a must for defense

[@RussianShadowDragon]

I like my Nitecore TM10K very much, only a couple qualms with it, but the tail button works!

[@piotrpiechura5016]

Wurkkos FC12 working with turbo on back button only in ramping mode buddy

[@abbshurz]

Do one on tactical pens!

[@raftika1]

I like my MCH cloud defensive

[@davidb9323]

No one really seeks out strobe feature anymore over higher lumen output. I enjoy the stream light 1AA as your pick and my EDC. The HL 5X with higher capacity 18650’s for serious output in my vehicle.

[@zampination]

Strobe is pretty effective for scaring away wildlife, stray dogs etc. Turbo does nothing to them. Strobe does

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nice invicta pro diver ! I got the 18k gold plated one. Love it

[@brookelord3448]

To shoot someone holding a flashlight, look next to them and aim intuitively (with muscle memory instead of using the sights) towards the light. This is especially easy with a strobe light. If you look next to a strobe, you can see what's behind the strobe by ignoring the light and focus on the shape between the flashes.

[@henryohenry1504]

Wow great advice. I actually like streamlights for that reason but they are pricey

[@basedbane787]

Right !? I want a nice $50 1200 lumin tac light but they're all over $150

[@Danefrak]

They're way higher quality than these. I switched over to surefire and those are bombproof.

[@orhanabd1724]

Tactical light must have shortcuts to low, turbo, strobe and one hand operation!

[@bernardtan1]

My Surefire Flashlight is a real tactical light you wont fumble with it under stress as it only has 1 mode & it's built for using with a firearm. It doesn't make a click sound but u can keep it always on if u twist the rear far enough. Surefire makes real Tactical Flashlights. It's designed for when you are under stress.

[@danilo383]

Which one ?

[@MST339]

And it must have a long shelf life battery that could remain full without charging for months (if not years).

[@voran1324]

Wurkkous FC12 activates strobe by half pressing tail cap twice. In any mode. Read the manual first next time.

[@DubiousDubs]

Do you seriously think that with all the adrenaline pumping when youve got an attacker after you, that youll nail that half press often enough? The more things that can go wrong, the more likely something will go wrong. Press too hard and you dont get the turbo, which is VERY likely under stress

[@Skyrim_NPC]

literally can’t find the one in the middle and the one left side from it 😅

[@odin7192]

damn, why didn't you release that short before ?! ^^D almost went for a TN12 but I just ordered two FC12 after watching your previous videos. but if I get it right, if you don't set up on specific mode it's ok ? isn't i ? or you can set it up on "defensive" mode, right ?

[@maxlvledc]

you absolutely can set it up on any mode you want, so technically it's fine. you need to just remember to go back to the top end when your done with it.

[@odin7192]

@@CG-hy7hb I wanted a champagne color but seams discontinued, so I took a Metal Grey and a Black one...fortunatelly considering your experience. I hope both of mine will be improved versions 🤞😁

[@odin7192]

@@maxlvledc thanks for that precision, hope the new version software corrects that🤞🙂🙏as user-bp9wp1kb7j says...

[@odin7192]

@@CG-hy7hb ok, can't wait to test it !

[@odin7192]

@@CG-hy7hb Hey, I received my Flashlights like 2 weeks ago, they both have updated UI ;) Very Happy with it, Gun Metal Grey looks Perfect, Black with grey tube and grey with short tube look badass too !! Hope next improovement from Wurkkos will be impact head and remote switch...seams that Convoy S2+ remote works on Wurkkos, if anyone can confirn...? ;). Just for those who would have this other idea : I ordered a SC18 spare tube from Sofirn to mount with FC12 on weaver picatiny rail. It is NoT possible cause the SC18/WK03 has a built-in head. Also even you can fit the tailswitch from fc12, it is not functional ; only it switches OFF once ON with side switch. hope it helps.

[@FlashBro-r4w]

Your missing the fenix pd35 v3.

[@MrAjusog]

you forgot #3: must have sharp front bezels AKA The DNA scraper

[@maxlvledc]

No, that's not a req..if your that close it defeats the whole damn purpose. Even an edge with no crenulatuons will do plenty of damage, and that won't get taken away at checkpoints.

[@TheRealJaded]

@@maxlvledc you're*

[@MrTangent]

@@maxlvledcAbsolutely a requirement. Rounding corners. Perp gets the drop on you. Etcetera. Not all defensive scenarios will be at a distance, especially when aggressor determines when the fight actually occurs.

[@gavindsouza2841]

@@MrTangenti highly doubt that having the end of your flashlight being a little sharper will make any difference in that scenario

[@Logan2070]

I went with some inexpensive single mode 1k lumen lights.

[@jobber260]

I would go with an elzetta for a tactical light

[@joedimaggio3146]

Can you recommend a small tactical flashlight with those two features - around the size of a streamlight micro stream?

[@verboten82]

I got the Wuben c3

[@MiguelCastillo-sv4vm]

Which flashlight did he flash first?

[@AntifaareFascists-zv6xk]

Well said. It's completely pointless to have a tail switch that doesn't act independently of current set and mode you're in. It's gross to think you could wind up paying a hundred bucks for a decent flashlight but your have to "figure it out" like and old apartment with dual bedroom switches with one wired backwards.

[@styxwessel5930]

What's the use on a flashlight in a life or death situation? Are you hoping the attacker has epilepsy? I don't feel like they'd be that effective.

[@maxlvledc]

Have someone shine a 2000lm light in your face at night from 30ft away..you will be surprised

[@FlashBro-r4w]

Keep in mind. Your eyes are fully adjusted to the night. You will absolutely lose your vision for 20+ seconds if not more. Now I have time to do what I want with you. 5 seconds I’ll have rushed your position to disembowel u with my kabar. 2 seconds after ID, I’ve already shot u. The point is… the situation just got worse for you as you’ve lost your vision. The whole, “higher ground gains the better tactical advantage” is the same as a person temporarily losing their vision.

[@styxwessel5930]

@@FlashBro-r4w damn bro, you got bigger issues than I'm willing to get into in KZbin comment section 🙄

[@FlashBro-r4w]

@@styxwessel5930 no… I’m just a man w/ a plan when u walk through my door ; )

[@MarkO-fo7um]

Attacker: 😎

[@Corvus__]

So would offensive flashlights be the big heavy ones you could use as a club?

[@maxlvledc]

If you are that close..your already in deep crap

[@Corvus__]

@@maxlvledc Are you projecting yourself onto me? Edit: I misread and thought you were implying that I'd be crapping myself. Sorry about that.

[@Corvus__]

@@maxlvledc Sorry for being rude earlier. I edited my previous reply accordingly.

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

What are the scenarios for turbo and strobe?

[@josefeberwein269]

Ur Breitling watch is cool dude👍

[@GetMeToTheAirlines]

That is clearly an Invicta Pro Diver which is a chinese copy of a Rolex Submariner. Please don’t offend Breitling like that.

[@cheddarshredder6572]

The sofirn sc31t is absolutely perfect because the tail cap does NOT activate turbo and you have to actually search for strobe effect. One of the better flashlights imo, because In a self defense scenario a flashlight is one of the last things I would be grabbing.

[@maxlvledc]

U use the light to create distance and give yourself time, also the light can get grabbed BEFORE you known its life threatening..where pulling out a firearm is escalation and won't protect you from the law if you move first.

[@Spiritinthemate]

A must have. Everyone playing DBD knows why

[@royayers276]

Dollar for dollar nitecore has the best defensive edc light. P20

[@MrTangent]

As important is crenelated bezels. Without them, how “defensive” can one be?

[@maxlvledc]

imo, the bezel is last resort...if your using a flashlight as a contact tool your already in big trouble. A flashlight is best when it can help you create or maintain distance.

[@zampination]

Add on top of that a switchback cause when you'll start hammerstriking you need that light to not slip off your hand in the first blow

[@nitrospice1222]

Which do you recommend then?

[@maxlvledc]

Thrunite TN12 Pro is the only one I can recommend atm as it's under $50 and outperforms everything else.

[@nitrospice1222]

@@maxlvledc thanks! How does the olight warrior 2 hold up? I like the size and design. However, you sold me on the idea of using a flashlight for tactical/ Defense purposes. Could the Olight warrior 2 be used as an effective Defense light if the circumstances called for it? Thanks. Great channel. Discovered it a few days ago and have been binging your content and have a pretty big shopping list as a result haha!

[@zampination]

Amutorch xt35 is what i would suggest, better performance than TN12pro, A switchback attached from the factory, attack bezel, simple ui and with the switchback attached (index finger plastic ring) you can definitely use this flashlight for melee hammering attacks without worrying it will fly off your hand on the first strike

[@mattblack133]

Why the rolex?

[@realitycheck4296]

Sweat

[@chemmii]

Nitecore P10iX Tactical Flashlight Floodlight, 4000 Lumen LED USB-C Rechargeable Super Bright Compact with LumenTac OrganizerNitecore P10iX Tactical Flashlight Floodlight, 4000 Lumen LED USB-C Rechargeable Super Bright Compact with LumenTac

[@themyname010101]

Why not FC12? It has tactical mode (Mode Group 2) where tail switch activates turbo and also in Mode Group 1 you double press and its instant turbo

[@maxlvledc]

I have an old version.

[@Josh-ts7jj]

Most of the time 300-500 lumens is all you want. Anyone with actual experience clearing buildings will tell you... the majority of walls are white and the majority of falls are because someone blasts a 1000 lumen light at that wall and blinds everyone in the room.

[@SacredHeart0520]

Your not gonna wanna rely on a flashlight for selfdefense period

[@jasongaudreau2075]

My “defensive” flashlight…is attached to a Glock.

[@TheMoonPresence]

Bro casually flexxing his Rolex in the background

[@maxlvledc]

It's an invicta

[@TheMoonPresence]

​@@maxlvledchaha I thought for Real bro

[@Corvus__]

Tactical defense watch!

[@user-vf6km4sf2r]

Strobe is way better in a defense situation

[@maxlvledc]

not true..and neither the experts or the data supports this. strobe hurts your vision in addition to the attacker..turbo does not.

[@user-vf6km4sf2r]

@@maxlvledc yea that’s the point to hurt / blind the attacker and if you practice your home/self defense you’ll be used to the strobe not to mention it doesn’t matter if you’re epileptic you get blinded either way

[@maxlvledc]

@A as I said, your view is unsupported. There is no quantitative evidence to show strobe is more affective than a solid bright light. Ever seen the SWAT team use strobe on their firearms? Nope.

[@jacksampson4711]

What watch is that?

[@maxlvledc]

amzn.to/3P9iUmq this one.

[@josefeberwein269]

I like ur watch 👈😎

[@maxlvledc]

ty

[@-Dragon-Master-]

*laughs in taser flashlight*

[@TheRealJaded]

Too bad I'm relying on it anyway

[@basedbane787]

To bad they're so over priced

[@cobra0081]

You said 'It needs to have a tail cap' All flashlights have a tail cap, I think you meant a tail cap switch.

[@RossBoss90]

Wait, why are we relying on a flashlight in a life or death scenario?.....

[@josephbell2160]

It's not about relying on a flashlight in a life or death scenario. It's about being prepared for ANY scenario. You never know which one will surface and you stand a better chance with a solid flashlight than you would without it

[@RossBoss90]

@@josephbell2160 Point being, there is better tools you should be carrying for a life or death scenario. ie, pistol with a weapon light

[@josephbell2160]

@@RossBoss90 No the point being not everyone is able carry a firearm, either because they can't afford it or the state in which the live don't allow it. A flashlight can be carried ANYWHERE and you may as well learn how to use it right to your advantage

[@RossBoss90]

@@josephbell2160 That's a problem you need to fix then

[@josephbell2160]

@@RossBoss90 No that's your problem. You need to recognize and don't assume

[@j.r.millstone]

grown man talking about 'activating turbo mode' like a 10 year old arguing how his favorite comic book character is better than yours.

[@maxlvledc]

Welcome to the internet 😆

[@FlashBro-r4w]

1 subscribed yay! Don’t hate bro just appreciate that his videos have more views/ subscribers 😂🤙🏼🤣

[@NotMe-ej9yz]

I really hope you're talking about using this "defensively" while it's attached to a gun... Cause if you're just talking about using a flashlight in a life or death situation then I've got some news for you lmfao

[@FlashBro-r4w]

Oh really… what news is that ?!

[@polosavage1]

Well I wouldn't be dumb enough to choose a flashlight in a life or death situation.

[@mr.bobcyndaquil4214]

In some parts of the world you don't have better options available

[@FlashBro-r4w]

Bro the light is bright enough to temporarily take a persons vision away. Like 20+ seconds. At night. That’s a pretty big tactical advantage if not to evade an attacker

[@donaldduck4867]

Defensive flashlight?😂 I’d rather shoot an intruder than point a flashlight at him!🤔

[@FlashBro-r4w]

No you’d rather shoot an innocent person like your own kid coming in past curfew (1:00am) and THEN ID them after it’s too late. Since your a shoot first ask questions later type of guy.