Do You Carry A Flashlight? - Page 7

PeaceKeepr · October 27th, 2007, 02:57 PM

Someone from another forum pointed me to http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.901 with a bunch of no name cree's and led lights real similar to Surefires but in the $20 range. If your like me $100 for a flashlight is hard to justify.

Jay · October 31st, 2007, 12:30 AM

I spent about a year trying to decide on a light to buy for edc. As many of you know there are a lot of options out there and finally decided on a Nova-tac edc 120p. I am very happy with the light. Just another option for someone that might be in the market for their first edc light.

broknindarkagain · October 31st, 2007, 01:55 AM

I don't carry one on me, but I keep a 4D cell MagLight next to the seat in my truck. I also have one next to my bed that I use at night if I hear something funny.

SIGguy229 · October 31st, 2007, 01:57 AM

Another reason to carry a light--I was driving home from my son's soccer practice (about 7pm) when my truck went completely dark (while driving down a two-lane country road). I took out my Surefire E2D to light my way, and illuminate my truck so we wouldn't get hit. I was able to safely pull off to the side and one of the parents from the soccer team gave me jump. Turns out I had a loose connection on the battery...

Thus, I continue to carry a light. You never know when you might need it.

broknindarkagain · October 31st, 2007, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SIGguy229

Another reason to carry a light--I was driving home from my son's soccer practice (about 7pm) when my truck went completely dark (while driving down a two-lane country road). I took out my Surefire E2D to light my way, and illuminate my truck so we wouldn't get hit. I was able to safely pull off to the side and one of the parents from the soccer team gave me jump. Turns out I had a loose connection on the battery...

Thus, I continue to carry a light. You never know when you might need it.

Something simular happened to me. I was on I16 in the middle of nowhere GA...It was about 2am and I was 1100 miles from home.

Someone saw my light and pulled over to help me. They were able to get my car running on the spot.

MilitaryPower · October 31st, 2007, 01:35 PM

On my way home from Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream last week with two of my friends, at 3am we came across a mulitple car accident caused by a drunk driver. A couple had pulled over to help just before us and the husband was struck and killed by another car, adding to the carnage. Sucks. But I had my Fenix L2D CE, gave my Rayovac 3W to one friend and my other friend (has CWL as well) had brought his Coast tactical 3W (on my request). Good thing we had enought light, since we were there before emergency personel. This is the third accident at night I had to use my light in. If we had my car, I'd also have a 4D Mag w/LED.

riverkeeper · October 31st, 2007, 01:42 PM

In each vehicle we have a high quality (night climbing) headlamp with a number of settings ... including flash. Plus med size Mag lites, Reflector vests and triangles, other rescue gear, EMT gear (former EMT current Wilderness FR) .. used the stuff too a few times.

glock27mark · October 31st, 2007, 02:32 PM

right now just a maglite AA in belt holster. but with christmas right around
the corner,the surefires on my wishlist. ho ho hope so

KevinInstructor · October 31st, 2007, 02:45 PM

My primary use to be a 6P but recently went to a Coastal (not sure of the model #) because it does a good job at under 50USD.

Usually carry when dark while not I have various pocket flashlights.

I am waiting to get a First Light Liberator which will not change my current habits but looking to keep this for home defense options along with simple chores were it is cumbersome to work with a regular flashlight.

One of the toughest things to me is keeping track of when to change batteries.

JeffLrrp · November 1st, 2007, 12:01 AM

my absolute minimum for self-defense (and before I turned 21) was a Ka-bar TDI knife (I love these things, I have two) on the strong hand side and a Coast Cutlery tactical light (I have two also).

Now, I carry a 9mm as backup to the flashlight

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October 31st, 2007, 01:55 AM	#63
broknindarkagain Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Area, Georgia Posts: 388	I don't carry one on me, but I keep a 4D cell MagLight next to the seat in my truck. I also have one next to my bed that I use at night if I hear something funny. __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Taurus PT111 Pro 9mm

October 31st, 2007, 01:57 AM	#64
SIGguy229 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,003	Another reason to carry a light--I was driving home from my son's soccer practice (about 7pm) when my truck went completely dark (while driving down a two-lane country road). I took out my Surefire E2D to light my way, and illuminate my truck so we wouldn't get hit. I was able to safely pull off to the side and one of the parents from the soccer team gave me jump. Turns out I had a loose connection on the battery... Thus, I continue to carry a light. You never know when you might need it. __________________ Patriotic dissent is a luxury of those protected by better men than they Sacrifice: Congress thinks having to stay late to vote is sacrifice. Ask the Sailor, Soldier, Airman, or Marine meeting his child for the first time what sacrifice means martyr is a fancy name for crappy fighter

October 31st, 2007, 01:35 PM	#66
MilitaryPower Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 776	On my way home from Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream last week with two of my friends, at 3am we came across a mulitple car accident caused by a drunk driver. A couple had pulled over to help just before us and the husband was struck and killed by another car, adding to the carnage. Sucks. But I had my Fenix L2D CE, gave my Rayovac 3W to one friend and my other friend (has CWL as well) had brought his Coast tactical 3W (on my request). Good thing we had enought light, since we were there before emergency personel. This is the third accident at night I had to use my light in. If we had my car, I'd also have a 4D Mag w/LED. __________________ Gun control can be blamed in part for allowing 9/11 to happen. "Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum" (Latin)- "If you want peace, prepare for war".

October 31st, 2007, 01:42 PM	#67
riverkeeper Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington's Olympic Penninsula Posts: 276	In each vehicle we have a high quality (night climbing) headlamp with a number of settings ... including flash. Plus med size Mag lites, Reflector vests and triangles, other rescue gear, EMT gear (former EMT current Wilderness FR) .. used the stuff too a few times. __________________ Old Testament....Shooting to Live 1942 http://www.gutterfighting.org/files/...ng_to_live.pdf Newer Testament... Kill or Get Killed 1976/1987 http://www.gutterfighting.org/files/...Get_Killed.pdf

October 27th, 2007, 02:57 PM	#61
PeaceKeepr Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 68	Someone from another forum pointed me to http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.901 with a bunch of no name cree's and led lights real similar to Surefires but in the $20 range. If your like me $100 for a flashlight is hard to justify.

October 31st, 2007, 12:30 AM	#62
Jay Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: maine Posts: 23	I spent about a year trying to decide on a light to buy for edc. As many of you know there are a lot of options out there and finally decided on a Nova-tac edc 120p. I am very happy with the light. Just another option for someone that might be in the market for their first edc light.

October 31st, 2007, 02:32 PM	#68
glock27mark Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: s.e. mich Posts: 1,789	right now just a maglite AA in belt holster. but with christmas right around the corner,the surefires on my wishlist. ho ho hope so __________________ {sheriff buford t. justice}what the h*** is the world coming too. nra life member nobama/biden

October 31st, 2007, 02:45 PM	#69
KevinInstructor Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 187	My primary use to be a 6P but recently went to a Coastal (not sure of the model #) because it does a good job at under 50USD. Usually carry when dark while not I have various pocket flashlights. I am waiting to get a First Light Liberator which will not change my current habits but looking to keep this for home defense options along with simple chores were it is cumbersome to work with a regular flashlight. One of the toughest things to me is keeping track of when to change batteries. __________________ Stay Safe, Kevin CSSDSD Instructor ACCJT Certified LEO DT Instructor NRA Instructor

November 1st, 2007, 12:01 AM	#70
JeffLrrp Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 219	my absolute minimum for self-defense (and before I turned 21) was a Ka-bar TDI knife (I love these things, I have two) on the strong hand side and a Coast Cutlery tactical light (I have two also). Now, I carry a 9mm as backup to the flashlight

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