Tactical Flashlight Tips

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A flashlight serves a number of purposes.
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I remember when there was a tornado in Arlington,
TX, my home town.
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Everyone in my house was on alert.
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The reason for this is that tornados may have
been common in the smoother part of Texas, but
not north Texas, where we currently live.
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Furthermore the closest a tornado ever reached
Arlington was one that was in Fort Worth years
ago.
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During the storm our power went out, and we
needed a flashlight to be able to see.
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The light really helped my family in being able
to get to a secure place while in the dark.
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A flashlight can also help other people see in
the dark depending on their occupation.
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For example if you are a police officer in a
shooting fight with a dangerous person in a dark
area having a flashlight attached to your service
weapon can be very helpful.
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I would like to discuss the different tips that
people should remember when using a tactical
flashlight.
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The first tip I would like to share with you when
using a tactical flashlight is to be judicious.
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By judicious I mean that you should use quick
bursts of light instead of leaving the light on.
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The reason for this is that the flashlights
purpose is to help you see your target.
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The light does little good if it helps your
target identify you.
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Also, when you are using the light you should
move between bursts of light, and also you
shouldnt backlight teammates.
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This will help you to keep yourself and your
teammates hidden from your target.
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Another tip to consider when using a light is if
you really need the light.
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If you are searching for a possible perpetrator
in your home the light may not be necessary.
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No one tends to know the layout of your home
better than you regardless of it being lit or not.
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If you are part of a police team that is trying
to identify if an area is safe there is one quick
tip that will help you illuminate an entire room
in just a moments notice.
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If you aim your light at a white ceiling the room
will be illuminated completely.
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This can be very beneficial in determining the
possible number of perpetrator(s) in the room,
and any possible hostages.
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With these tips people should be able to better
understand the benefits of a flashlight, and how
a flashlight can be used in a number of
situations.