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What are the best weapon lights? That changes as technology develops, but here is some reading to help you with an informed answer.

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JTT: Setting Up Your WML

by Fifty Shades of FDE | May 9, 2017 | Learnin' | Just the Tip, Low Light | No Light, SureFire, Weapon Lights

A white light is a must have accessory on any weapon system meant for self-defense or duty use. You need to identify what to shoot at or not shoot at.

LUMENS | Language Lessons

by Mad Duo | Feb 23, 2017 | Learnin' | All the Lumens, EDC Flashlight, Handheld Lights, Language Lessons, Low Light | No Light, Tactical Flashlight, Weapon Lights

Today in Language Lessons we cover the topic of lumens. We’ve all heard the word, but what exactly does it mean, and how does it affect light selection?

Mall Ninja As F*ck | Slung Up Glock

by Dave Merrill | Oct 10, 2016 | Assorted Ramblings | Weapon Lights

My favorite pistol to shoot is a Han Solo Blaster. That is, a Glock 17 all rigged up with an ALG 6 Second Mount.

The Junk Drawer Weapon Light

by Dave Merrill | Sep 8, 2016 | Musings | Illumination Rumination, Low Light | No Light, Weapon Lights

I’ve run lights from the not-so-bright incandescent Millennium series to the slightly brighter 6P’s and E2’s and G2’s, to M300’s and M600’s.

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Just The Tip | Surefire X300U Edition

by Dave Merrill | Aug 16, 2016 | Learnin' | Just the Tip, SureFire, Weapon Lights

The Surefire X300U is a popular weaponlight, and almost certainly accounts for the bulk of Surefire’s pistol WML sales.

Hands On Like Your Mom | The Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2

by Dave Merrill | May 2, 2016 | Assorted Ramblings | All the Lumens, Streamlight, Weapon Lights

We’re kicking off our illumination rumination week with a no-bullshit review of the brand new Streamlight The ProTac Rail Mount 2 dedicated rifle light.

All the Lumens! Well, Maybe.

by Dave Merrill | Apr 6, 2016 | Musings | All the Lumens, Handheld Lights, Low Light | No Light, Weapon Lights

He's let his nerd out of the closet again, and today it's about flashlights. WMLs and lumens, specifically. We're just happy this new bout of nerdery isn't about metallurgy issues in the Kalashnikov. In a previous...

Consideraciones respecto a linternas montadas en el arma

by Dave Merrill | Mar 19, 2016 | Learnin' | Weapon Lights

Of all of our foreign language posts so far, this is the one Americans are most likely to be able to read. This is an older piece, and some of his opinions have changed somewhat (some further reading (in English) here). If you apply Google Translate it provides for...