GREAT legal self defense weapon

[Wildcat]

Well, my wife and mother-in-law are always wanting to know what I want for Birthdays and Christmas, etc. I think this may get on that list. It is not as expensive as the other things on that list.  ;D I would still like to know just how dangerous this thing might be. Based on the comments so far, I would hate for evil folks to get these. A few years back there were a lot of reported problems with laser pointers.

[KyNola]

Mine should be here by Wednesday or so. Will post more on it once I have it if anyone is interested.

[Wildcat]

Mine should be here by Wednesday or so. Will post more on it once I have it if anyone is interested.

I am interested.

[SiFumar]

I'm interested too!  Did you get the 300 lumens or the 720?

[KyNola]

I'm interested too!  Did you get the 300 lumens or the 720?

I ordered the 720.  I have personally seen both the 300 & 720 lit up.  There is no doubt the 300 will get the job done but the difference in brightness of the 720 is definitely noticeable.

[GusRobin]

couple questions, if you know.
are either the 300 or 720 safe to use as flashlights? If I accidentally shown the light on someone would they be injured?

[Sailor]

I am really interested in this also.  I no longer have any weapons in the house.  Yes, I know a bad move but I no longer hunt and with the grandkids I just did not want any accidents.  I am interested to know if the light will effect the person holding the flashlight?  I am thinking that you would still be exposed to the the strobe would you not?  As you can tell, I know nothing about the strobe light.  If this will incapacitate someone this may be the self-defense that I am looking for.  Still wish that SWMBO was not so afraid of guns but it is what it is. 

[SiFumar]

Thank you KyNola.  Since you posted this I've been reading alot about it...the 2nd link posted has alot of info.  Basically it's a super high power flashlight. Strobe Mode has been factory disabled by default - and can be re-enabled by the operator.  The "strobe mode" is what causes the ill effects.  Of course the blinding bright light will temporarily "blind" you, as if any one looking into a bright light gets "blinded."

[ghost9mm]

Here is a paragraph from a article from a piece that seal team 6 used the night they took out Bin Laden...interesting to say the least...

The first person the Seals encountered was a terrified woman, bin Laden's third wife, Khaira, who ran into the hall. Blinded by a searing white strobe light they shone at her, she stumbled back. A Seal grabbed her by the arm and threw her to the floor.

and here is a link to the story...
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/bitter-seals-tell-of-killing-bert-laden/story-fn8ljzlv-1226186934623

[NePaSmoKer]

Deee-fence EH  :o

50 Cal Mil Spec..........I know nothing  ;D

[KyNola]

Thank you KyNola.  Since you posted this I've been reading alot about it...the 2nd link posted has alot of info.  Basically it's a super high power flashlight. Strobe Mode has been factory disabled by default - and can be re-enabled by the operator.  The "strobe mode" is what causes the ill effects.  Of course the blinding bright light will temporarily "blind" you, as if any one looking into a bright light gets "blinded."

Mine arrived yesterday.  It is 5 1/2 inches long from bezel to tail cap.  The bezel is 1 1/4 inches across.  It is extremely lightweight and would fit easily in a purse or pocket although it comes with a case that has a velcro belt loop and lanyard loop.  It also comes with a wrist lanyard, light diffuser and extra O Rings.  The light has a  standard light mode and a turbo light mode.  It also has 4 hidden settings; a low light output setting, a beacon setting, another strobe setting and an SOS setting.

As SiFumar stated, the tactical strobe is disabled by the manufacturer and is easily enabled by the owner, instructions included.  The keyword is "tactical".  There have been many questions posted about whether it can cause damage to someone.  The answer is clearly yes it can cause damage.  Just like a gun, don't point it where you don't intend to use it, particularly in the turbo mode.  Don't know for sure if it would be permanent damage or not but it is a tactical device.  Doesn't have to be in the strobe mode to stop someone.  The light itself will do it but the strobe setting heightens the disabling effect.

With that said, it is also an incredible flashlight.

[Wildcat]

Thanks for the feedback. I want one.

[NePaSmoKer]

Here is tactical for ya. Surefire tactical helmet light.

3 iraq tours



White led


Blue for blood trail. This way when you find the  bad guy you can blast him again  :o

[Quarlow]

LMAO such a macabre discription of looking for bad guys. Hey rick Maybe you can answwer an arguement I have with my cohort at work. He asked me why they use redlights at night and I said "I think it doesn't show up easily as white so it is harder to pinpoint". Then he argued that "lazer  light is red and it is easy to see". To which I said "if you are so f##$%^%^ing smart then why did you ask me to begin with". He shut up except to say he still wonders why. Can you shed some light on this (pun intended)?

[FLBentRider]

LMAO such a macabre discription of looking for bad guys. Hey rick Maybe you can answwer an arguement I have with my cohort at work. He asked me why they use redlights at night and I said "I think it doesn't show up easily as white so it is harder to pinpoint". Then he argued that "lazer  light is red and it is easy to see". To which I said "if you are so f##$%^%^ing smart then why did you ask me to begin with". He shut up except to say he still wonders why. Can you shed some light on this (pun intended)?

I think the red light preserves your night vision, keeps your eyes from adjusting.