What is the best flashlight for self defence?...and how to use it

I am comparing 10 of my favourite lights to see how they would perform in a self-defence situation. But I am also talking about some tips and tricks to use a light in a self-defence situation.
Check out the lights here:
#2 Nextorch TA30C - www.nextorch.c...
Nextorch TA30C MAX - www.nextorch.c...
#1 Weltool T2 TAC - www.liteshop.c...
#3 Weltool T8Plus TAC - www.liteshop.c...
Olight Warrior X3 - www.liteshop.c...
Olight Warrior Mini 3 - kor01.safelink...
#2 Cloud Defensive MCH HC - www.clouddefen...
#1 Malkoff Bodyguard V2 - malkoffdevices...
Fenix TK11 TAC - www.liteshop.c...
Surefire Defender Ultra - aquaterro.com/...

[@nickmartin8495]

The Nitecore P23i is my go-to for self-defense tactical lights under $99. 3000 lumens, dedicated strobe button adjacent to dedicated instant turbo tailcap switch, 468m throw, hammer strike steel bezel.. everything you need in tactical light.

[@WalkingwithDidi]

Can it do a momentary light?

[@WalkingwithDidi]

Nvm I found my own answer everyone haha. It can indeed do momentary light. But flashlight crazy is not a fan of it!

[@nickmartin8495]

@@WalkingwithDidi yes it can. 👍🏽

[@jonathanwhitten4566]

Absolutely loving the long format videos!

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks brother!

[@thomaswilkie1168]

Smashing out the long videos at the moment, loving it!

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks my brother!

[@granitejeepc3651]

the three things to consider in defense light 1. candela...takes minimum 200k candela to blind in daylight 2. spill/lumen...you need it to do actuallt light area 3. physical aspect....a. big enough to manipulate..b..sturdy enough to bash something...c...easy switch to use.....i carry a Z Bolt Blazer LEP with spot/flood diffuser. or Amutorch LEP BT35 with Villain Diffuser Flood/spot

[@bullridermusic2054]

I have an Acebeam P-17 4,900 lumens with 50k candela. Strobe, SOS, or Moon light on command with a rear 2nd press button.

[@danishfawaz2598]

My favourite is the Malkoff Bodyguard. Reasons - Unbeatable durability - I use a usb c rechargeable battery - Always on high. Steps dowm after 8 seconds to a usable 250 lumens for hours that can be used for search and rescue purposes. - pocket clip is amazing, fits in my pocket and i dont feel it at all. Surprisingly slim. - the beam is superb.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Agreed on all accounts

[@DemetriusTradicion]

Great vid, T2 TAC seems the winner.

[@yammyong]

great long form video, very informative, and love the simulation with a lady holding the torch and an adult male attacker. thanks for the time and effort in doing this!!!

[@liberty0758]

Victorian government be like: "Hm, self defence torches, ey? Let's ban those".

[@flashlightcrazy]

Hahahah, I know, don't give them any ideas

[@wesolowskimatt]

Yeah 😒. It's getting worse and worse. Germany ist this same. I don't understand that at all, here in EU buying, owning and God forbid being forced to use pepper spray is more regulated than firearms in USA and many other countries. It wasn't like that even a few years ago. I will not go in to politics but taking away tools and rights to self defence from normal people isn't a good idea at all and its smells authoritarian af. In my humble opinion.

[@dude157]

In the UK the only item you can legally carry for self defense is a rape alarm. You are allowed to carry a flashlight, but not for the purpose of self defense. So if an officer notices that you have one, or if they do a random stop and search and finds a tactical flashlight, he's going to ask you what you have got that for. The only answer that won't get you in trouble is to say "to illuminate dark areas". If your flashlight has an aggressive bezel, and godforbid it has a warrior ring and you say something like "to protect myself" or "to keep me safe", at the very least they will confiscate it from you. But having said all that, if you carry a tactical light solely for the purpose of illuminating dark areas, that doesn't mean that you are not allowed to shine it in someone's eyes and clobber them with it in a self defence situation. You are allowed to use anything to hand to protect yourself when you are being attacked. You're just not allowed to have it for protection when you aren't being attacked.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks for the comment mate! Love hearing how other countries do it. We are similar to you guys @@dude157

[@mrc..4602]

Going to Australia in April, was planning to bring my light, is it illegal illegal or just recommend not to use??

[@Keiferdeifer]

Are you in Australia? If so, aren't you not allowed to use anything as a self defense tool? Which is absolutely insane to me.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Yep, it is the law in my State that you cannot carry anything for the purposes of self-defence

[@waylee264]

​@@flashlightcrazyno offense, but how are you supposed to defend yourself from an attacker?

[@flashlightcrazy]

I am not going to go into specific ways of defending yourself. This is not a self-defence channel. All this video is meant for, is to show and explain my own experiences using a light to aid in self-defence. I don't care what anyone says, I have used a light in a self-defence situation more than once and when I applied the techniques i speak of in this video, it works well. But I am not going to tell you how to hurt someone. @@waylee264

[@mcmlxv9827]

Malkoff M61HOT with hi/low, Surefire EDC2-DFT are my top 2. Keep it simple and durable.

[@gabrielwcarvalho1911]

Great video! I don't agree with everything, but you describe the best use and features of flash lights for self defense and i think that complete my ideal edc for self defense. Here in Brasil the self defense sprays are to big for tinny pockets or normal pants. So, the dual discipline of folding knife and flash light is efective and confort. You have two great tools, they aren't hart to explain for police, they match with the most situations and permit you be super agressive or just say sorry if you shine some meth head eyes. Don't fear look strange or weirdo guys, it's best than look defenseless. Great video and "um salve pro Brasil".

[@LumenAddict]

thanks for sacrificing your night vision for all of us haha , great video, very engaging and great personality, working in security myself i can say that all the points in this video are relevant. i have a Fenix PD36 Tac coming in the mail shortly, so hopefully I'm not disappointed with my purchase.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks for the comment mate. I appreciate your support

[@davidciancio]

Amazing detailed and informative video thanks for helping me choose my next work torch

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks for watching mate. I appreciate the support

[@Gieszkanne]

Nice test! I think key to blind someone is candela. I have the TA30 with 1300 lumen. Candela of the TA30C is about 20.000. That would be ok for close range but for longer distance you need more. I am thinking about the Acebeam P16 Defender. It has 58.000cd and quite a large hotspot for a thrower so its easier to hit the face with the hot spot. Also the bezel is quite agressive but not to much. From my own test turbo is more intense than strobe. But I am kind of used to strobe. The first times it was also awful to me. But there are persons who are not affected by strobe at all there the light of a constant turbo is more intense I think. But drunken or doped up aggressors again will have more trouble with strobe. SO its good to have both. Its terrible that Olight ruined the tac mode of the warrior. Its now medium and strobe previuos models had turbo and strobe.

[@ShouldaWaved]

Yeah for example I was going to get the thrunite tn12 pro it's 1900 lumens but the strobe is only 560 lumens.... Bummer

[@2fast2block]

Good reviews and inputs. So many nice lights.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks mate

[@overlandedc]

Great video! I’m putting together something similar and had been focusing most on candela, the size of the hotspot didn’t cross my mind as much but I can see after your testing it’s very important.

[@stevenrobertson6656]

Great vid mate... TN12 PRO ?

[@flashlightcrazy]

Fantastic light. The perfect multi-purpose light including self-defence. But this vid was more about the self-defence only aspect. But i do think i should have included it now

[@stevenrobertson6656]

@@flashlightcrazy Fair enough mate 👍

[@MaccaKnives]

Very Very informative. You should consider running Self Defence training for women. Torch Torch Torch, A lot of women will warm to this information as it is less "in your face" stuff that the blokes put out there 👍👍

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thank you very much

[@stevenrobertson6656]

That's a great idea 👍

[@Gieszkanne]

I wonder why the Olight Warrior Mini 3 with 1700 lumen and 15000 candela seems to have less effect/reaction on you than the Surefire Defender with 1000 lumen and 10000 candela?

[@zampination]

My go to self defence light is the Convoy m2 with a switchback installed and also a forward clicky switch added. It's head diameter is 31mm so it's great for the pocket, it has a striking bezel and this is what i would use to strike with cause the switchback is helping tremendously to not lose the light from your grip by slipping out of it while hammerstriking with it. The switchback is what will allow you to be able to multiple hammerstrike with the striking bezel of the M2 and do some serious damage before fleeting. Mine has now the osram w1 led in it which isn't ideal cause the candella is really high thus the hotspot is too small to accuratelly hit someones eyes in a panic situation but you can order the Convoy m2 with other led options that are far more suitable to get a bigger hotspot, like the osram w2, or the sst40 or the sft40 or even mod one or order a modded one from a modder with the sbt90.2 and really do some blinding damage to someone with that beast of an led.

[@TorchHacker]

Awesome job!

[@YT-alias]

The T2 TAC looks nice. I wonder how it would compare to the Nitrcore MH12 SE 🤔 The specs are similar, so I think the Nitecore should blind at least as much as the T2

[@watsonvillian]

mh is hot, but has more modes. I don't use weltool because they literally only have low and high.

[@denzel3888]

What if the attackers have the same torches? Would it end up being a light saber fight? 😅

[@mexsherpa]

@flashlightcrazy Do you think that the new Nitecore MT2C Pro with 1800lm and 67k candela is a viable alternative of your top 3 candidates? Though it does not have that agressive bezel, but it shares all the important factors you have mentioned. Cheers.

[@imjustheretogrill9260]

Have your thoughts on the TN12 pro changed?

[@flashlightcrazy]

No, not at all. The TN12 pro is a magnificent light. It is my girlfriend's light of choice for when she goes for a walk. But that is a multi purpose light. This video was about self-defence lights only. But Perhaps I should have added it in

[@mr.frandy7692]

@@flashlightcrazy initially the tn12 pro annoyed me that it won't turn off if you twist the tailcap counterclock wise. but it may mean it's less likely to not come on when you need it to... or if someone grabs ahold of it. so i actually think that may be an advantage.

[@roguegeek]

Although you have a great list of items that a true self defense flashlight should have, I would argue that quick access strobe should be one of the items too. Because of that, I think it disqualifies the T2 TAC. I’m really hoping their next revision has that because it’s a fantastic light otherwise.

[@cooperhorton1405]

I 100% agree with you it suck that they didn’t put a pocket clip on the Olight worrier X3. I am pretty sure that there is a plastic belt sheath thing I personally love olights and am starting to wonder if I should try anything else. I’m not sure if it will fit the worrier X3 but THRYM make the switchback witch is a ring and pocket clip

[@chrissinclair8705]

The best flashlight for self defence is a .45ACP. Lol. Great vid.

[@Huoyuting]

T19? Also blinding candela value and more useful 5000k mix beam.

[@jaystrongbow6111]

Really good video, I learned a lot, and feel better about the flashlight being used defensively! If I lived overseas, I agree with your picks and ideas, and it beats having a light than nothing 100%. In America, we say don't take a light to a gunfight, we take a Glock 19. We are lucky they haven't disarmed us in the USA, then only criminals would carry guns.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Yeah man. good comment with great points

[@grahamwinter5536]

👍Great video Mike👌Your views and mine are very similar on this subject 😊. Far too many flashlights have too complex a ui for this purpose 😊.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks Graham. I love your comments and support mate

[@surefireball]

I have my preferred light u can’t get anymore is my Surefire 6PX Defender.

[@robertmorano2372]

I have the fenix tk16 v2 and its an incredible light. Hahaha. I left this comment at the start of the video. It sounded a little sassy after watching the video, so I came back to edit. I live in the states and carry lots of other self defense tools. I love the tk16, but dont carry it everyday. Self defense tools should be carried everyday. Even so, i have carried and used it enough where I cant see myself getting the wrong tail button and even if you squeeze down both, you get strobe. That being said, if you strobe your enemy, youre strobbing yourself. Blind as a bat. Ive taken a few lowlight firearms courses and light management is a big one. One of the big takeaways is how to use your light to your own advantage and the peril of the badguy.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks for the comment mate. I appreciate you speaking about your experience some

[@robertmorano2372]

​@@flashlightcrazyI just finished up this morning. Really good stuff and some very cool lights. You bring up a lot of great points that I feel a lot of people aren't thinking of. It did make me think about the tail buttons again. Having one button that if you press one way, you get turbo and press the same button another way, you get strobe sounds problematic under stress. Granted, in any case, you'll get high light, but that's not what I want. I want full control of the light. I have lights on rifles that have remote pressure pads. The pads usually have 2 buttons. One larger button is momentary on, then there's a clicky button for constant on. I have never confused the buttons in training, but have double tapped the momentary on under stress, on multiple occasions. It's a muscle memory thing. It's good to train with whatever you use, figure out what works for you and even better, what doesn't work for you. Good stuff!

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks brother. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching@@robertmorano2372

[@twalsh05]

I have the TN12 pro and am wondering how it stacks up too- I bought it for an all rounder but would love to know how it compares in the test against the others!

[@flashlightcrazy]

Very capable light for self defence

[@sethmichael8188]

I have the tn 12 pro and fenix pd35v3. They are almost identical with the throw, spill, size ect. Do wish fenix would have made the side switch functional from "off" like thrunite. But the thrunite side switch is quite easy to press. They only thing that would have made the thrunite better with an easy pressed button like that Has is a simple double click. But however no light is perfect for everyone thats why we got so many lol.

[@flashlightcrazy]

@@sethmichael8188 Haha exactly brother

[@twalsh05]

@@sethmichael8188 tbh the tn12pro is the best lil light I’ve ever owned - liked it so much I got one for a friend as well lol

[@vivusbrydyr4039]

Honestly a great video, great breakdown of what and how to do, and analysis of different flashlights. But the testing segment could use timestamps. From this video as well as your other ones i was very impressed with the Weltool T2 TAC but sadly i can't buy it where i live. I'm looking at Nextorch TA30C Max and Olight Warrior X 3 as alternatives, but i am unable to draw a definitive conclusion between them. Seems like the Warrior had a more prominent effect on you in the video, but i don't really understand by how much. Or maybe i am overthinking it and should just get the TA30C since it sounds like the switch is easier to press = more reliable when i'm shitting my pants, and there's a deal available to me for a favorable price.

[@flashlightcrazy]

My suggestion is the nextorch. either the max or not doesnt matter. but they are brutal and offer strobe which helps outside

[@vivusbrydyr4039]

@@flashlightcrazy Yup, i ended up ordering nextorch ta30c max after all. The controls seem way nicer on it compared to Olight.

[@flashlightcrazy]

@@vivusbrydyr4039 Good Choice

[@vivusbrydyr4039]

​@@flashlightcrazy I finally received the Nextorch. I love it. It is indeed super bright, and the light reaches VERY far. It's a bit smaller than i expected, but it fits perfectly in my hand and feels very sturdy. Amazing fool-proof control scheme. I tried flashing it at my face with *closed eyes* for a millisecond, it felt like there were 2 suns in front of me. I will later ask a friend to test it on me like in your video just to understand what it feels like in an actual danger scenario. Thank you again for your amazing video and for answering my question!

[@flashlightcrazy]

Great choice man, Glad you like it. Thanks for watching and engaging. i really appreciate the support@@vivusbrydyr4039

[@johnsmith-ek8mf]

No mention of the Wolfeyes Sniper Ultra?! Being able to select the output mode before and during it being on is handy!

[@flashlightcrazy]

I had thought of that actually, and wanted to include it, but it just didnt make the cut into the video. It was out of that and the Olight Warrior x 3, because of their size. The warrior X 3 outdoes it with performance so it made it into the video. However, the sniper will be making an appearance in the upcoming best duty light video

[@johnsmith-ek8mf]

@@flashlightcrazy Sniper is a tad big but the Sniper Mini wouldve been great, sweet video and now the Nextorch is on my radar lol. Keen to watch more vids mate keep up the good work.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks heaps for the support and for watching mate. I will do my best to keep them coming@@johnsmith-ek8mf

[@bills.2214]

Very nice display of lights! I was considering the Fenix TK16, but I like your view on the dedicated tail switch to turbo. My PD32 V2 does go to strobe when you press in all the way, not turbo. It seems super bright, but I need another flashlight in the same class to compare. I was thinking about trying out a Powertac M5 V3, not sure if you have tried those lights?

[@flashlightcrazy]

I have not tested the powertac lights yet, but i hear good things

[@vitogriffin8902]

The M5 v3 is a good utility/edc light; more flood lower candela. It's a good value too. It wouldn't be a top choice for defensive purposes.

[@tysonldouglas]

Thank you SO much for this video. It’s proved invaluable in my journey of finding a torch for defence purposes. I’ll likely end up with one that you’ve recommended (T2tac), but wondered what you thought of the Nitecore EDC27? It meets some of the criteria that you said a defence torch must have but I was also quite lured by the very high lumin (3000). So I guess my question is A. Would you recommend over those in this vid. B, is there a peak in Lumen benefits for defence. I.e. 3000 blinds you no more than 1600 etc? Thanks again. Tyson

[@flashlightcrazy]

Hey mate, firstly, I recommend most of the lights in this video besides the warrior mini 3. It didnt do much in the way of blinding. The EDC27 (in my opinion) is unreliable. Built in battery is a big issue for me when it comes to self defence. Additionally, I want one button that is all. The issue with more than one button is this: A high adrenalin situation removes thinking power and you go into reaction. One button eliminates any mistakes. all you have to do is find that one button and you can buy yourself a few precious seconds to make your next move

[@CorruptionManX]

@@flashlightcrazy I understand your point about the extra button causing confusion, but I still think that more candela and more lumens are always preferred when it comes to personal defense. There are flashlights with better configurations that you have already analyzed and were left out of the list. This is a bit confusing, if the flashlight has better specs and a greater ability to blind the attacker this should be a key factor. I don't think an extra button is a major problem, the person just needs to train themselves to always use the tail button.

[@flashlightcrazy]

I love your point of view. Thank you for commenting@@CorruptionManX

[@yourfilipinotv6477]

LEP Flashlights are the best self defense flashlight but not for typical utility purposes of flashlight.

[@akamangini]

Can you add links to your top 3? Thanks so much!

[@flashlightcrazy]

Will do mate

[@flashlightcrazy]

I added equal #1 and equal #2 and then #3 next to the links of my favourites

[@JC-wj3hx]

Bro, know of any Weltool torches that have like 300-500 lumens? the website is confusing!

[@flashlightcrazy]

T13G

[@flashlightcrazy]

T13G is amazing man. High CRI Low then High.

[@JC-wj3hx]

tks! watching your review on it now! hahaha@@flashlightcrazy

[@JC-wj3hx]

i did but abit too big.. i still like the Protac 1L-AA... but that TA20 though... although the interface is crap @@flashlightcrazy

[@rmcf3972]

How about sofirn sc33?

[@arjevdw4189]

Do you think that the Weltool T2 Tac would be bright enough (candela/intensity-wise) for daytime outdoors in a self-defence situation? I have considered and bought things like the Acebeam L18, which is absolutely plenty of brightness for outdoors, but is way too large. Looking for something much smaller and the T2 looks great, but I don't know if it would work well out in the sunlight.

[@flashlightcrazy]

It depends on how far away you are from the person. If you let the attacker get close and then you shine the T2 TAC, it will work no problem

[@arjevdw4189]

@@flashlightcrazy Thank you. If you're out in bright sunlight on the street, do you think it'd be effective from 3-5m away? Or do they really need to be up close for the T2's 46kcds to be enough?

[@flashlightcrazy]

Yes, i think that would be adequate @@arjevdw4189

[@arjevdw4189]

Okay. Thanks very much for the help@@flashlightcrazy

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

I'm torn between a Fenix HT18 and a Olight warrior x3 for lighting up the bad guys at a distance. I need help

[@flashlightcrazy]

Issue with the Fenix is there is no instant turbo. So you better make sure you remember to keep it on turbo so it comes on in turbo otherwise you lose the element of surprise

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

@@flashlightcrazy I have looked at mutable beam shots and have come to the conclusion i will go with a Olight warrior x3 I feel the spot is tight with enough spill to confirm what i see at over 100m. Living in a semi rural area with no street light's you need a good torch, currently have a Fenix Tk41 Wuben 0X and a Sunwayman Yes these two models are old but still working, but love the new technology.

[@flashlightcrazy]

NICE !!

[@FluttuantChicken]

Would you rely on the weltool t1 pro although it starts in medium mode instead of High? Looking for something similar in size i have eagtac but I find the side eswitch annoying ( too easy to press therefore it changes mode )

[@flashlightcrazy]

THE T1 PRO is a phenomenal light, but the hotspot is small. medium is fine for blinging in close distance but must be a good aim. Remember to let them get close so you can flash, strike, flee

[@FluttuantChicken]

@@flashlightcrazy cheers last question, was the strobe better than solid light in open space like a parking lot rather than in house ?

[@flashlightcrazy]

@@FluttuantChicken Yeah, strobe was brutal for me and didnt hurt my missus at all. Whereas strobe inside a house is brutal and disorienting for everyone, including the person holding the light.....not a great idea

[@sx20Ramar]

The best flashlight for self defense is one that has a firearm under it. 😮

[@Highgear145]

No 4D Maglite?

[@HudsonGTV]

The best self defense flashlight is an AR-15 with an o-light mounted on it

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

DECENT FAKE ACCENT

[@mrc..4602]

Bro I need one now when I'm going to South America. But I have a hard time to find a good one. Can you please tell me your favourite, with the best light, preferably 2 modes with the button on the top. Thanks for your help!

[@flashlightcrazy]

Weltool T2 TAC or Weltool T12

[@mrc..4602]

@@flashlightcrazy thank you so much!!

[@flashlightcrazy]

Welcome mate@@mrc..4602

[@itanamullik]

I personally think the fenix r modles are some of the best security/self defence lights pd35r/36r or tk16/20r, the 3000 lumen strobe button feels like a trigger for strobe and the clicky can be memorised in turbo or low mode for walking. Like walking in low mode with a trigger to strobe

[@roguegeek]

The R with Fenix just represents that the model is rechargeable from the body. Nothing more.

[@wesolowskimatt]

Great video mate, no bs, very sober and realistic perspective on a the subject matter. Also awesome comparison of this torches.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks mate. I only speak on what I know a little about. Never will i pretend to know anything i dont. And I am always open to alternative ways of thinking

[@isaaccooper5284]

What about the tn12 pro?

[@djups0686]

Look up his T2 Tac review. Bout midway through he explains it. Long-short is, it's more purpose driven. Slightly more power (candela). Turbo only, no extra side switch, almost no extra modes. Personally I prefer the TN12 Pro as a better all-rounder. Considering the tailcap is still dedicated turbo on the Thrunite, I appreciate its greater versatility, and don't see a dealbreaker loss in defensive capability. But for purely defensive use, I could see how the Weltool edges it out in simplicity. Also, OD Green.

[@flashlightcrazy]

@@djups0686 Exactly!

[@JakubKudrnac]

In my opinion its Fenix TK16 v2 and Nitecore P20ix, momentary on, instant strobe, head with strike bezel with breaking tips. Dual tailswich is made so well, that you cant accidentally click bad one, if you know your flashlight well. I carry my fenix tk16 always with turbo remembered.

[@jean-philippemucherie9852]

Totally agree. I have one tk16 in a car, p20ix in the second car. Simple mode access, wide beam to blind easily. Knowing your light is essential to use it properly.

[@nickmartin8495]

yes on the P20i.. I also got the P23i, with a much longer throw as well.

[@silverfish764]

Loved this episode! Thank you for putting such fine efforts to this production.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks for supporting

[@markpettie681]

Great Light choices bro! I think the Fenix TK22 TAC would have been a fabulous choice as well! 3000lumens 74,000candela huge hotspot and insane spill! Great rundown bro!

[@flashlightcrazy]

Too true man.

[@Roman-nu1om]

very good video however the majority of lights presented here are just too big for daily carrying. I recently bought the new Nitecore EDC33 and carry it in my hand for search (where is my dog) and self defense purpose (half press+hold activates search with 1700 lumen, full press+hold activates Lumin Shield with 4000 Lumen). My only gripe is the lack of flood in moonlight mode despite the flashlight even having a new sensor that can do both at the same time.

[@nickmartin8495]

excellent choice. The Nitecore EDC35 & Wurkkos TD03 are also similarly useful choices, although a little bigger than the EDC33.

[@alangrund5031]

I think you need more flashlights.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Agreed

[@marioceres4022]

Great video, a little bit long, but I watched it all. Great information and testing. Just ordered the P16 that has dual tail switch, next in list either weltool t2 tac - Nextorch ta30c - Olight warriorx3.... I wonder how the warrior 3s could have done in this test, if you have it could you test the same scenario and let us know? Thanks.

[@flashlightcrazy]

I left that one out because it was similar size to the X3 but less blinding power and i wanted the WM3 to try something smaller.

[@tamasbarad8202]

Where would you put the Weltool T17 on this list? (same as the Olight mini, or better?) great video btw, I like your channel a lot

[@focalgrows4881]

We got guns in America and if someone comes into our home forced and uninvited we have the right to neutralize the threat. Running away from someone in your home is crazy talk

[@carloscueva7492]

great video!.. What stinks is you have to take out the battery to charge.. since you have to take out the battery to charge it, Do you have a recommendation for a self defense battery that takes AA batteries or NimH recheargeables?

[@TorchHacker]

It's hard to explain how good the dual-step tailswitch is on the NEXTORCH TA30C (and the MAX)! A little bit of pressure is enough to turn the light on.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Yeah man, my missus LOVES IT!

[@nextorch]

Glad you guys like it！✌

[@flashlightcrazy]

My partner doesnt leave the house without a Nextorch@@nextorch

[@daryoushborja5115]

It pains me to say it but it is probably surefire because some models have Turbo only or gas pedal rear tail switch.

[@vitogriffin8902]

I'm very interested in the turbo lights from them. Hopefully we'll see a review here when they become more widely available.

[@waylee264]

i would use my bssv5 for self defense if i had to. i carry both my bssv5 and my tt20. they are my favorite lights in my collection.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Awesome

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

Love your channel and toes expertise. I have just one complaint, the camera is way too far back from you and the flashlights. The flashlights all look identical, partly because of the far distance from camera to the items you’re describing. Maybe consider having another person film for you, that way he can zoom in when you start talking about important features on the flashlights. I stopped watching half way through because I couldn’t see anything. Hopefully you’ll correct the issues, I’m sure I’m not the only one. Thanks for your hard work.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Appreciate the feedback very much. Thanks

[@TorchHacker]

38:38 The outdoor demo starts around 38 minutes! And then there's summary at the end 😀

[@blakeantos1301]

Thanks for subjecting yourself to this! Really useful information.

[@cooperhorton1405]

I hadn’t watched the entire video when I wrote that comment When I get my warrior X4 I’m going to try the THRYM switchback that you just talked about which the cloud defensive

[@harrysorandom1217]

Very informative! Great job. By any chance, do you know if the LH9 potted light head will fit the BB3 body? I already emailed weltool but got nothing back from them. I just wanted to ask if you would know since you made a custom Weltool with the tactical ring and I would like one too. I just like the LH9 because it’s potted. Will greatly appreciate your help. Thank you

[@harrysorandom1217]

Do you like your custom weltool you made more then the weltool t2 tac? Any malfunctions with the custom weltool you put together?

[@flashlightcrazy]

It will fit the BB3 body, but it will draw a lot of power from the 18350 battery and drain the battery very fast. So I suggest keeping it in 18650 form so you can get better runtime. Otherwise you will have to bring with you several batteries

[@harrysorandom1217]

@@flashlightcrazythank you

[@nate_bang]

Super awesome and informative video mate! Thanks for getting blinded for us XD

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks mate, was seeing stars for a while afterwards haha

[@asmacr.8391]

How about acebeam p17?

[@amywing175]

Many thanks for considering the female experience. Many reviewers only speak to men (annoying) or give their (male) opinions only. Kudos.

[@Grisostomo06]

I don't put flashlights in my pocket and if it has a clip I don't see the need. I ordered the Nextorch TA30C Max because I wanted a very bright light for self defense. It's heavy and it's solid and if worse comes to worst it can be used as a striking instrument. By the way what you said about flashlights also goes for pepper spray. Once your potential assailant gets over his initial shock he may turn into a charging animal. Be prepared!!!!

[@yourfilipinotv6477]

Smaller hotspot = more precise directly into the eyes = devastating. If LEP, can cause eye damage.

[@joshuawright5408]

I use a good white light to identify, disorient, and finally address the threat level. If the level is deemed deadly, i will then draw my weapon. Which is also equipped with a light.

[@ferdinandbellen8140]

i just watched this video and man, watching it was really fun. I know you said you will not do this kind of video again, but i hope you do :) very educational

[@jacklacrosse7518]

What's up with his accent?

[@Gieszkanne]

Sound Australian or NZ.

[@Глеб-ц6ш]

Maaan, that’s a video I was looking for! Finally, thank you

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks for watching bro!

[@smothyism]

​@flashlightcrazy Hi great video thank you. I've seen your other vids on nitecore p10ix and realise this didn't have the high candles to make this vid. But because of its huge flood would it be possible it would do the job as good as or close to your top pics in this video. Lumen flood spread over focused candela. ?

[@MrFrog_]

Don't obviously do it but a decent laser pen to the eye is certainly blinding.

[@1Samuel1524]

44:40 good

[@healingnarcissism_]

great video

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thank you very much

[@adamweyland3269]

Holy cow look at those collections of lights...im glad u choose olight as one of your self defense torch light...i agree on that yup...

[@albertreade7607]

Anything WITHOUT a memory mode so it always starts on high. Klarus xt series or Weltool t2 tac or t19

[@nickmartin8495]

P23i