There are certain innovations that are specifically built for a niche audience and precise use. However, sooner or later they find their way to wider audiences. Scratch-resistant lenses are a good example of this. These were initially developed for astronauts’ helmets, but are now used in everyday objects such as most sunglasses and prescription lenses.

Similarly, tactical flashlights were first developed for law enforcement and military personnel, who used them along with firearms. However, with their multi-use features, it was only a matter of time before tactical flashlights came to be adopted by a wider group of people. Many Tactical flashlights illuminate greater distances than regular flashlights They are also a great utility tool. Both features we may all need at some point or another.

Surveillance on Dark Nights

Since tactical flashlights were built to assist with law enforcement, they are equipped to throw bright light across a long distance. Some of the brightest are handheld spotlights used in search and rescue situations. The Fenix LR50R is one of Fenix’s brightest flashlights and can blast up to 12000 lumens across an incredible distance of 3117 ft (950 m).

Such a powerful flashlight is of course useful for extreme outdoor situations, but it’s also a great tool to have any time you find yourself in complete darkness. Whether you find yourself in the middle of a power outage in the city, or want to do a quick check of your surroundings on farmland, a powerful tactical flashlight can turn night into day. You may think that such powerful illumination comes at the cost of weight, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. The easy-to-carry Fenix PD32 V2.0 delivers up to 1200 lumens and weighs only 2.89 oz (excluding batteries). With their ability to light up the darkest skies, tactical flashlights are a good piece of equipment for anyone to have on hand.

Emergency Assistance

Emergencies and accidents don’t give a fair warning and can surprise anyone. A small misstep can lead to a fracture, or a stray nail on the road can lead to a flat tire. A tactical flashlight, with its bright light, and Strobe mode can help you signal for help in these situations.

Or, if tables were turned and you found yourself in a position where you needed to be a rescuer for someone, such a flashlight will prove to be a trusted ally. Features such as the stainless steel strike bezel with tungsten steel breaking tips on the Fenix TK16 V2.0 serve as a utility tool that can break through glass in an emergency situation.

You may not have the training that law enforcement personnel and first responders have, but you can make a huge difference in an emergency situation if you are armed with a tactical flashlight.

Urban Walks

Whether you are walking home a little later in the evening after work or taking your dog on its last walk for the night, it is important that you stay alert to your surroundings. In addition to staying alert, you also want to be prepared.

Equipped with a Strobe mode, tactical flashlights such as the Fenix PD36R, are good to have on hand. Should you find yourself under attack, you can quickly activate the Strobe mode on a tactical flashlight and momentarily blind or confuse an assailant. A tactical flashlight serves a dual-purpose. It illuminates a dark path and its built-in strike bezel also acts as a self-defense tool.