I prevented a fight at a bar concert when two guys started posturing and yelling at each other. I shined the light on them and they must have thought it was a bouncer's flashlight and they immediately walked away from each other
Great Video about using a small, bright flashlight for self defense. I was a cop in a major city. Alot of us were also bouncers in some very busy bars. We always used this method of a bright light to the eyes as the first step to get someone under control. It did not matter if it was a little guy or one of the big muscle guys that are now popular in the bar scene. I watched dozens of videos on using a flashlight for self defence. You are the only one that knew what he was talking about. Good Job!
I still like the Streamlight. Recently I bought a WOWTAC A6. It can be recharged. Made by Thrunite....they have two models, I bought the one with the button on the end cap for $30. About the same size as the Streamlight , really bright. Thanks Again.
I go out for a walk with my German Shepherd late at night. Usually after midnight. I always carry a small flashlight which has a strobe mode of 30 seconds. And it outputs 1240 lumens. More than enough. And that flashlight helps me a lot. I use it while walking on the side of the road. And while crossing the road. I can check for stray dogs and avoid them. And most importantly it saved me & my dog 2 times. Once 4-5 drunk people were approaching towards us. And my German Shepherd started to bark. She was just trying to protect me. And I flashed that 1240 lumens directly at their eyes. And they backed off immediately. One Night a drunk person picked up stone or something like that for throwing at me & my dog. Because my dog started to bark when she saw that drunk donkey. He was about to throw that stone and I flashed 1240 lumens directly at his drunk eyes. He became temporarily blind and ran away immediately. Maybe he thought that I am a cop or something like that. 😛 Very useful tool.
Crazy that people don’t even seem to care about someone having a dog anymore. Especially a German shepherd, one of the most protective breeds, and a strong and smart one at that! I always carry my strobe torch with me these days
I agree with everything you said. I have that same light and often recommend it to friends and family. I love the ability to use a AA battery (AAA works in a pinch) if the CR123 dies on me. I usually carry the Streamlight 2-LX, but the 1L/AA is my go to when size is a concern. A flashlight is a great tool that can carry everywhere. Thanks for the good video.
If someone has a knife you can flash, smash, run. Neutralized by the blinding beam, smash the temple or skull, run. He can be dizzy while blinded temporarily and you can escape.
Please create distance against a knife if you have that luxury. You’re likely to give them a chance to wound or kill you by closing in on a blade. Even if blind, they can get a feeling for where you are (especially if you engage them in striking). Statistically speaking, you pay dearly for that.
Thank you, Seen an ad bout something similar to this. Now that i've had the oppurtunity to see it, it brought back a lot of what to do for me. Thank you
Then I shoot them first. I've been training/teaching handgun for like 20 years. 80% of shootings happen in low-light. Which is why I got into tactical flashlights in first place.
I really like the Lumintop FW3A for this application. It's just a hair bigger than a roll of quarters, double click turns it on high, another double click for 2800 lumen turbo, or you also set it into 'momentary' mode where it goes straight to high as long as you're holding the button.
I bought the Olight warrior x pro flashlight from Amazon uk. 2250 lumens and great for self defence and here in uk I carry it around and even look at it in public. You can seriously injure somebody with it in self defence. Having done karate I learned few moves where you can seriously injure somebody for example aim low and take out knee cap so they can't run after you after striking with torch. Certain areas in body will react badly after strike with torch. In karate or martial arts training it puts you in advantage and it's for self defence only. Knife crime in uk is shocking right now as there are only a few police now. Learning moves and what to do is essential for self defence. Warrior x pro will blind an attacker for about 15 20 seconds giving you enough time against nasty person. Warrior x pro is extremely taught and very tatical! Great video!
@@SGrosch the length is 5.87 inches. It's a high quality and excellent design tatical flashlight. It feels great in the hand and got good weight to it. I'm impressed with it! Stay safe!
It’s better to evade than to fight someone off with a knife. But if I can’t and there is no other option I’ll position my light far left as I am right handed to draw off attacker from center of my body. The attacker will target the only thing he can see which is my light to the left. I will use my right hand to draw out knife and wait for the attacker to rush me so that I have the upper hand to cut, stab him first in vital areas. Before killing the dude I would give verbal warning to stop and leave me alone
Holla from Philly bro. Having owned this light before (I lost it) and owning many others from many different brands, this is *ACTUALLY* TACTICAL. I like to think a bonafide tactical light needs a focused, minimal interface and instant access to the most output, and, I personally find the Protac function and ergonomics to be the epitome of tactically intuitive (at least until I buy an Elzetta, which might be better). I can confidently say it's nothing short of surreal to use, I just wish Streamlight would charge a little bit more for type 3 anodizing....and they should stop trying to perpetrate "C4 technology" as a competitive edge in the marketplace hehe.
No disrespect, just informing your subscribers, if you want a defensive light u need a tight focus with a good hot spot, about 700 Lumens or higher, and be able to turn on the light and always get high when u click the tail cap, it also need to have around 20,000 candela or more. This isn’t a description of a edc like this is a tactical/defensive light.
No disrespect taken. However, have helped teach low-light classes when surefire 6P light was the shit (and the M3 was GOD mode), and also with 90 lumen 2xAAA lights. They got the job done when doing force on force with SWAT guys, low-light CQB and hostage training.
@@RyanKudasik it’s an older one, with full “10 tap” programming. Not limited like micro/macro stream and wedge. When doing tactical stuff with it, I want to be able to manually strobe high power only multiple times in a row. If it can’t. I can’t recommend it.
Easy to tell that you are well versed in self defense, all good points. Very subtle about going further after temporarily blinding someone. Overall, great job and people unfamiliar with self defense, should watch the video more than once. You say, "I would rather stay and fight instead of run". That's a very important point because if there is more than one attacker, shining a light in their eyes is only the start, typically, on average, a man will out run a woman, though there are many many exceptions. That being said, the light is the beginning of the fight and people have to understand that they will have to hurt someone or more than just one, but hey, who gets to go home to their family?
I use my 1,700 lumen light in concert with mace. I douse multiple people and with UV Dye law enforcement or forensics can determine cause for self defense. Then after I’ve seered their eyes out with light and mace and really F up their day with variable strobe frequency that my fenix has. The strobe making the eye dialate with the mace in there is a NASTY combo
Good video and explanation of how to use one of these. One question : wouldn't the 1,000 lumen lights be more effective than the 350 lumen model? I know the 1,000 lumen is more expensive but if this is for self protection I don't mind paying an extra 50-60 bucks. Is there any disadvantage to the more high power light?
I am EDCing right now a 1000 lumen light...and I am very happy with it, but it isnt the #1 light to own IMO. There are always trade offs, and they only thing that would make this light better is if it was a littler brighter, and had a longer run time. It eventually gets to the point where you dont need that much light to do your job, and it can also blind you back. the 1000 lumen light I have in my pocket right now= amzn.to/3BibuW2
Hey brother! Appreciate the content! I keep my light with me 24/7 every place I go too… to include home. 350 lumens then was ALOT and just wondering what flashlight you now carry??? I’ve had quite a few different lights up until my final and last purchase; the Fenix PD35 V.3. I freakin love this light! Just wondering what your carrying. Now
Glad you dug it, this is still the best light for the every day man. But in my pocket right now is the Surefire Stiletto Pro- which I have had to have replaced and repaired by SF 2x now!
@@SGrosch holy crap man sorry for your luck on the SF Stiletto! That’s an expensive light I know that had to be a headache. Yeah streamlites are pretty rock solid and reliable lights. I had 1 with the 10 tap programming can’t remember which 1 but it fell off my IOTV armor plate Molle while I was training in the field and I was pretty sad about it. After that I bought my first and LAST acebeam L16. That light was awesome… until it literally only dropped from waist high onto concrete and went dead. Pretty much said F Acebeam and did a little research. Ended up buying a fenix PD36R when it first came out around 2019? This was my first Fenix light and I still have it and works flawlessly. I counted 16 drops onto various improved and unimproved surfaces to include it falling out of my back pocket riding my cruiser at 65mph. Turned back around on the express way and it all still worked!!!Based off that I’ve put my confidence solely into Fenix Lighting USA 🇺🇸 boulder Colorado brand. More recently did I buy the smaller, more pocketable Fenix PD35 V.3 as of Jan 30, 2023 and dropped it 3 times on concrete. Again both these lights have given me no problem and I can say I am pretty much a loyal Fenix customer. But a lot people swear off surefire and they seem to have a complete US customer service team to help mitigate problems with their flashlight. Which is really nice I’m sure. Did you get an immediate response and SF fix to your light?
I have a EDC lashlgth I suggest the "Thrunite Archer 1A" (a dual-switch 1xAA light that can also use 14500 rechargeable batteries. 200 lumens with AA, about 450 with 14500 LiOn
Now upgrade to a 4000 lumen, strobe-ready Nightcore p20ix tactical flashlight! Even the toughest guys who are normally unfazed to pepper spray or tasers wouldn't be able to stand up to this! Very handy and has bezels that double as a bludgeoning weapon capable of shattering car windows!
I just recently started to carry it everyday and its amazing how many times i use it now that i have it on me. Same with the knife. Although, i wouldnt ever recomend it for self defence, a good little pepper spray is a lot better option
some of the classes I've helped run, we have taught with 90 lumen lights. Back in the day 60 lumen was standard. Many other factors than just lumen output. Just like with a knife and steel selection.
I can't see what tactical or self defence features you are missing in it. Have you tried this light? Neutral tinted mid range beam, crenelated bezel, truly instant access to strobe (which I haven't seen in the large majority of tactical flashlights), high output, quick-drawable, grippy grip, durable and large battery life, pocketable, holsterable, rifle mountable, and also perfect for every day tasks. What else do you think a tactical light should have?
I got myself the streamlight aaprotac. Love it. 150 lumins and no fumbling around for a side switch. Got my dad the sameone you have for all the same reasons. But it was far brighter. The strobe being the second option after full bright is a important thing to have. My fenixpd35 has the odd fumble switch. But 550 lumins. So who knows whats best?
7:15 definetly why ım using my flashlighyt so often and its works all the time let me tell me a storyof mine :D 2 years ago ı was in the bar/club with my classmates (4/5 person) music was so loud and we couldnt draw attention to waitress so pull out my flashlighyt hit accidently on strobe :D and she felled to ground with tray ı was a litle embaressed than another worker came to us and we ordered end of the nighyt security guy comes to us an he wanted to see ı gave him but ı forgot to ı handleded ı was looking for a week and suddenly remembered where pulled out last time and rushed to bar asked fot it and it was given back to me :D thanks for reading :D
is it enough to be self defense flashlight with only 350 lumen ?.. my cheap chinese $12 convoy s2+ sst40 also more than 1400 lumens... rather than streamlight better go with olight or fenix brand that perform far more better to any streamlight..
dont have the same switching, settings, size...etc. If you were JUST picking a light on Lumen= get a different one, if you were using for lots of specific features= get a different one. But for self defense and tactical use= this is the one I recommend.
@@SGrosch if you need to really disorienting attacker it need to have a really high candela and lumen, if not it only can disorient properly in a really short distance... if you want instant access to highest mode or strobe than olight m2r pro has all this feature with momentary on switching... im telling this because im feeling upset about streamlight product when im first buy streamlight stinger HL that suppose to be a good thrower light for my duty but when i got it in hand im really dissapointed because the throw is not so far when use it to shining a large area, even my cheap chinese astrolux c8 can throw further compare to this big stinger light and the battery runtime also really suck and it need special battery and cannot use normal 18650 vaping battery... when im emailing them about the battery runtime issue that i have, instead of solving the issue, they told me to buy a upgrade streamlight battery pack for almost $40... im done with any streamlight.. now im happy with fenix pd36r as my pocket light and cheap chinese sofirn sp70 as a main duty light that the price is same as streamlight battery pack on banggood..
996601 996601 It’s an outstanding light. Fenix is underrated IMO. This guy here likes his too as you can see @ 26:20 ruclips.net/video/cJyvP1_E_7M/видео.html and he knows his shit.
I'm convinced you can sell anything if you put the word "tactical" in front of it. I saw a tactical spork on Amazon the other day. $50+ is too much for any flashlight.
20 seconds?? More like two before the guy lowers his head and bum rushes you. And yes, I also teach self-defense to individuals. Streamlight Polytac (600 lumens) clipped to my pocket.
@@SGrosch Fair enough. When the pandemic is over. But just a demonstration between us. No cameras. Wouldn't want others accusing us of a lack of integrity for planning a publicity stunt. Oh, and it won't be pre-planned since real world encounters never are. Have a good one.
neat-o. but lumens isnt all that matters. and the SF in my pocket right now is 1000 lumens, but isn't what I recommend to everyone, for multiple reasons
when did I say that? I have done so during low-light, hostage rescue training with SWAT teams in Az and Ca. when I was assisting with some training with a private contracting company.
I am using Solarforce L2M defender style built with 400lms high candela single mode drop-in. All about candela not lumens, if I got 400lms with 25,000 candela and you have 2000 lumens with 12,000 candela, mine will still appear brighter when shined directly to the eyes.
I carry a SOG or Surefire Everywhere I Go. I've been told sometimes lights make people more belligerent to throw things at you though cuz they get mad and want to fight
Cva life xml t6 800 lumens and it's the same size 1 18650 lithium battery has zoom and can shine over 700ft and it's a tactical light fronts sharp to strike with... that things junk made me laugh.
What a crazy world you must live in where everyone is out trying to sneak up on you, and you're constantly worrying about getting in fights, being robbed, having to maul a dude with your flashlight that you actually walk around everywhere in public with this thing in your hand. Someone is down the road and you're just shining a light in their eyes? How do you know they're intent on causing you harm? They're down the street.
I just live in reality. I have taught people who carry guns and knives for work. Seen the aftermath when people WERENT prepared. And decided I would rather have and not need, than need and not have. I also LOVE learning this stuff, it keeps me in shape, and I also get paid to teach it= so am into more than most. I keep a spare tire in my car. Not because I have ever needed one (yet) but "just in case" I carry a jumper box when I go on road trips "just in case" I carry a fire extinguisher in my car, because I have seen other cars on fire. not mine, "just in case" I keep water in my car, "just in case" and I carry a med kit in it as well "just in case" a flashlight and gun are also, JUST IN CASE. But i have had to pull both of them out already....
@@SGrosch As we have seen in the COVID-19 pandemic, this is what happens when no one prepares for the worst. Pre-COVID, people thought doomsday preppers were nuts. Now the preppers were proven right.
You see... There is a line where this "safety" thing stops making sense. Is normal to use your seatbelt or to have a fire extinguisher in your car, but when you're starting wearing a helmet when driving and body armor when you go out at a bar, you kinda cross that line what would be considered the "normal" one. You might die tomorrow by a piece of a building falling on top of you. There's no EDC gadget that could save you from that. And I think that it's more likely to happen than getting stabbed by a random person. A helmet would make sense, but there are some situations where it's too much of a bother to be ready for. I don't care what you're saying, if you're constantly getting in fights with people, you're blinding homeless guys and drunk people, using your light to cut in line... You're pretty much an asshole with a flashlight. And having in mind that most of the things you prepare for have something to do with bars, I'm gonna go on a limb and assume that you also can't hold your liquor. So you're that drunk asshole with a flashlight. Good for you!
The flashlight PREVENTED fights. I have never had to get into a "real" street fight" because I avoid, deescalate, or handle another way. Like with the light. The examples I gave are the only times I have done those things. You IMAGINED "constantly" and then exaggerated what I said, to argue with my point. Don't carry a light, I don't care. But just the other night my EDC light helped the cooks at a roof top bar find the outlet in the dark for their cart. I got discounted drinks and free food after as a thank you. :D
@@SGrosch What world are you living in, where people give you free drinks for having a flashlight? We all have them, on our phones. Is not something that deserves foods and drinks. It's like being cheered for carrying your calculator around. It does not happen in real life, and it shouldn't. Last time when someone genuinely asked for a flashlight, Baywatch was on...
@@smurfk2144 The fact you dont understand that a small LED light on your iphone, and a small powerful 350 lumen are apples/oranges shows you level of understand on this topic. Try to search around on the top floor of a highrise building in downtown, over the railing by the AC units, for an outlet for the server 25 feet away, with your iphone . Since NO ONE else was prepared, not even the staff, and I was, they thanked me. Thats what happens when you are a man, and offer value to others. Pretty simple.
Swearing gives the impression of lacking vocabulary. The amount of swearing in our society these day loses its head-turning value anyhow. I am guessing that you would like to have a higher viewer rating. I am wondering you would you be willing to reflect on what I have written?
When I hear the swearing during this video I feel disappointed because I would've like to have forwarded your informative presentation onto teenagers, and people I know who are interested in self-defence. Would you be willing to make a video without the swearing so I can forward it on?
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I prevented a fight at a bar concert when two guys started posturing and yelling at each other. I shined the light on them and they must have thought it was a bouncer's flashlight and they immediately walked away from each other
that is awesome!!
Same same
Great Video about using a small, bright flashlight for self defense. I was a cop in a major city.
Alot of us were also bouncers in some very busy bars. We always used this method of a bright light to the eyes as the first step to get someone under control. It did not matter if it was a little guy or one of the big muscle guys that are now popular in the bar scene.
I watched dozens of videos on using a flashlight for self defence. You are the only one that knew what he was talking about. Good Job!
Thanks for the commnet.
Guys who know, know.
Which light is your current fav/carry?
I still like the Streamlight. Recently I bought a WOWTAC A6. It can be recharged. Made by Thrunite....they have two models, I bought the one with the button on the end cap for $30. About the same size as the Streamlight , really bright. Thanks Again.
WOWTAC A7 has the Tail end cap on and off switch- my error
Can’t kill what you can’t see.
I go out for a walk with my German Shepherd late at night. Usually after midnight. I always carry a small flashlight which has a strobe mode of 30 seconds. And it outputs 1240 lumens. More than enough.
And that flashlight helps me a lot. I use it while walking on the side of the road. And while crossing the road. I can check for stray dogs and avoid them. And most importantly it saved me & my dog 2 times. Once 4-5 drunk people were approaching towards us. And my German Shepherd started to bark. She was just trying to protect me. And I flashed that 1240 lumens directly at their eyes. And they backed off immediately. One Night a drunk person picked up stone or something like that for throwing at me & my dog. Because my dog started to bark when she saw that drunk donkey. He was about to throw that stone and I flashed 1240 lumens directly at his drunk eyes. He became temporarily blind and ran away immediately. Maybe he thought that I am a cop or something like that. 😛
Very useful tool.
awesome!
Crazy that people don’t even seem to care about someone having a dog anymore. Especially a German shepherd, one of the most protective breeds, and a strong and smart one at that!
I always carry my strobe torch with me these days
I agree with everything you said. I have that same light and often recommend it to friends and family. I love the ability to use a AA battery (AAA works in a pinch) if the CR123 dies on me. I usually carry the Streamlight 2-LX, but the 1L/AA is my go to when size is a concern.
A flashlight is a great tool that can carry everywhere.
Thanks for the good video.
prefect for the UK were you have to keep your guns / knives at home
I use the to run a protac hlx now I currently run a cloud mch it’s amazing how light technology changes over the years.
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If someone has a knife you can flash, smash, run. Neutralized by the blinding beam, smash the temple or skull, run. He can be dizzy while blinded temporarily and you can escape.
Yep, flash, bash and then dash!
Please create distance against a knife if you have that luxury. You’re likely to give them a chance to wound or kill you by closing in on a blade. Even if blind, they can get a feeling for where you are (especially if you engage them in striking). Statistically speaking, you pay dearly for that.
Thank you, Seen an ad bout something similar to this. Now that i've had the oppurtunity to see it, it brought back a lot of what to do for me. Thank you
Excellent video! Best one I've seen on tactical flashlights.
What if someone appears pointing a gun?
Then I shoot them first. I've been training/teaching handgun for like 20 years. 80% of shootings happen in low-light. Which is why I got into tactical flashlights in first place.
@@SGrosch My country has strict laws about guns. I don't have one yet...
Mine is ChengInn CT01 (930-lumen) with strobe function and the stainless steel strike bezel. I do carrying mine on a daily basis, 24/7.
Hey Stephen, Appreciate that this video is a couple of years old now - do you have any suggestions on updates please?
I really like the Lumintop FW3A for this application. It's just a hair bigger than a roll of quarters, double click turns it on high, another double click for 2800 lumen turbo, or you also set it into 'momentary' mode where it goes straight to high as long as you're holding the button.
looks like a GREAT light, but doesnt fall into that "tactical light" category for me. This is like a Glock 19, yours is like a tricked out 1911.
@@SGrosch Lol, not a bad analogy. I don't carry it primarily for SD, but if I needed it a pinch it would get the job done.
thanks for this great info video...my edc of choice today...klarus x11gt pro v2...& leatherman surge 1st gen...i never leave home without em.
I bought the Olight warrior x pro flashlight from Amazon uk. 2250 lumens and great for self defence and here in uk I carry it around and even look at it in public. You can seriously injure somebody with it in self defence. Having done karate I learned few moves where you can seriously injure somebody for example aim low and take out knee cap so they can't run after you after striking with torch. Certain areas in body will react badly after strike with torch. In karate or martial arts training it puts you in advantage and it's for self defence only. Knife crime in uk is shocking right now as there are only a few police now. Learning moves and what to do is essential for self defence. Warrior x pro will blind an attacker for about 15 20 seconds giving you enough time against nasty person. Warrior x pro is extremely taught and very tatical! Great video!
awesome! how big is it?
@@SGrosch the length is 5.87 inches. It's a high quality and excellent design tatical flashlight. It feels great in the hand and got good weight to it. I'm impressed with it! Stay safe!
It’s better to evade than to fight someone off with a knife.
But if I can’t and there is no other option I’ll position my light far left as I am right handed to draw off attacker from center of my body. The attacker will target the only thing he can see which is my light to the left. I will use my right hand to draw out knife and wait for the attacker to rush me so that I have the upper hand to cut, stab him first in vital areas.
Before killing the dude I would give verbal warning to stop and leave me alone
Thats a great fucking super power to have. Clearly youve never encountered anyone on drugs
You didn't notice the ninja
I to feel a good, high lumen flashlight is a very viable self defense tool. I have a SureFire Defender light, very effective for self defense.
great light!!!
glad I watched this cause I didn't think about the button issue.
exactly, most don't, I didnt, until I trained.
Holla from Philly bro. Having owned this light before (I lost it) and owning many others from many different brands, this is *ACTUALLY* TACTICAL. I like to think a bonafide tactical light needs a focused, minimal interface and instant access to the most output, and, I personally find the Protac function and ergonomics to be the epitome of tactically intuitive (at least until I buy an Elzetta, which might be better). I can confidently say it's nothing short of surreal to use, I just wish Streamlight would charge a little bit more for type 3 anodizing....and they should stop trying to perpetrate "C4 technology" as a competitive edge in the marketplace hehe.
Bro I was searching through flashlight reviews and...who is this cool guy😂😂😂
I feel that I am a good judge of people, and you brother are one cool bad ass. Very cool!
I do my best!
Can we talk about fleshlights next?
Dating coach= don't need or recommend!
a tactical fleshlight!
😂😂😂😂
No disrespect, just informing your subscribers, if you want a defensive light u need a tight focus with a good hot spot, about 700 Lumens or higher, and be able to turn on the light and always get high when u click the tail cap, it also need to have around 20,000 candela or more. This isn’t a description of a edc like this is a tactical/defensive light.
No disrespect taken.
However, have helped teach low-light classes when surefire 6P light was the shit (and the M3 was GOD mode), and also with 90 lumen 2xAAA lights.
They got the job done when doing force on force with SWAT guys, low-light CQB and hostage training.
macrostream is good for all the reasons you mentioned and it's a bit smaller than this model
@@RyanKudasik yes I wanted to make it my new #1. But no high only mode. So deal breaker… sucks.
@@SGrosch ah yes. It does default to high and double tap for low. The default to high works for me. Is the model in the video new?
@@RyanKudasik it’s an older one, with full “10 tap” programming. Not limited like micro/macro stream and wedge.
When doing tactical stuff with it, I want to be able to manually strobe high power only multiple times in a row.
If it can’t. I can’t recommend it.
I have mace and a tactical flashlight. Which am I supposed to carry in my hand? I can't decide.
DEF a light at night, and when windy...
I am not a big pepper spray fan
Easy to tell that you are well versed in self defense, all good points. Very subtle about going further after temporarily blinding someone. Overall, great job and people unfamiliar with self defense, should watch the video more than once.
You say, "I would rather stay and fight instead of run". That's a very important point because if there is more than one attacker, shining a light in their eyes is only the start, typically, on average, a man will out run a woman, though there are many many exceptions. That being said, the light is the beginning of the fight and people have to understand that they will have to hurt someone or more than just one, but hey, who gets to go home to their family?
I use my 1,700 lumen light in concert with mace. I douse multiple people and with UV Dye law enforcement or forensics can determine cause for self defense.
Then after I’ve seered their eyes out with light and mace and really F up their day with variable strobe frequency that my fenix has.
The strobe making the eye dialate with the mace in there is a NASTY combo
@@TrumanSmith-j1u As long as you stop the attacker within the limits of the crazy laws our government imposes on victims, good job.
Oh this is a real tough guy lol!
kinda tough, not "real" tough
Good video and explanation of how to use one of these. One question : wouldn't the 1,000 lumen lights be more effective than the 350 lumen model? I know the 1,000 lumen is more expensive but if this is for self protection I don't mind paying an extra 50-60 bucks. Is there any disadvantage to the more high power light?
I am EDCing right now a 1000 lumen light...and I am very happy with it, but it isnt the #1 light to own IMO. There are always trade offs, and they only thing that would make this light better is if it was a littler brighter, and had a longer run time.
It eventually gets to the point where you dont need that much light to do your job, and it can also blind you back.
the 1000 lumen light I have in my pocket right now= amzn.to/3BibuW2
Candela is also very improtant. A 2000 lumen light with a low candela like 5000 will be less blinding than a 1000 lumen light with 20,000 candela.
Hey brother!
Appreciate the content! I keep my light with me 24/7 every place I go too… to include home. 350 lumens then was ALOT and just wondering what flashlight you now carry???
I’ve had quite a few different lights up until my final and last purchase; the Fenix PD35 V.3.
I freakin love this light! Just wondering what your carrying. Now
Glad you dug it, this is still the best light for the every day man. But in my pocket right now is the Surefire Stiletto Pro- which I have had to have replaced and repaired by SF 2x now!
@@SGrosch holy crap man sorry for your luck on the SF Stiletto! That’s an expensive light I know that had to be a headache.
Yeah streamlites are pretty rock solid and reliable lights. I had 1 with the 10 tap programming can’t remember which 1 but it fell off my IOTV armor plate Molle while I was training in the field and I was pretty sad about it.
After that I bought my first and LAST acebeam L16. That light was awesome… until it literally only dropped from waist high onto concrete and went dead. Pretty much said F Acebeam and did a little research.
Ended up buying a fenix PD36R when it first came out around 2019? This was my first Fenix light and I still have it and works flawlessly. I counted 16 drops onto various improved and unimproved surfaces to include it falling out of my back pocket riding my cruiser at 65mph. Turned back around on the express way and it all still worked!!!Based off that I’ve put my confidence solely into Fenix Lighting USA 🇺🇸 boulder Colorado brand.
More recently did I buy the smaller, more pocketable Fenix PD35 V.3 as of Jan 30, 2023 and dropped it 3 times on concrete. Again both these lights have given me no problem and I can say I am pretty much a loyal Fenix customer.
But a lot people swear off surefire and they seem to have a complete US customer service team to help mitigate problems with their flashlight. Which is really nice I’m sure. Did you get an immediate response and SF fix to your light?
It would be nice if you actually mention the product name. Never did find out what product you were talking about.
I linked to it in description!
I have a EDC lashlgth I suggest the "Thrunite Archer 1A" (a dual-switch 1xAA light that can also use 14500 rechargeable batteries. 200 lumens with AA, about 450 with 14500 LiOn
love my olight warrior
Now upgrade to a 4000 lumen, strobe-ready Nightcore p20ix tactical flashlight!
Even the toughest guys who are normally unfazed to pepper spray or tasers wouldn't be able to stand up to this!
Very handy and has bezels that double as a bludgeoning weapon capable of shattering car windows!
I combine my light with shoe spikes in my laces.
I just recently started to carry it everyday and its amazing how many times i use it now that i have it on me. Same with the knife. Although, i wouldnt ever recomend it for self defence, a good little pepper spray is a lot better option
I carry a floodlight in my vehicle and a smaller one on my person.
pepperspray wont work every time + it is illegal several places.
@@Pan76Gaming - someone injuring or killing you is also illegal!
@@Pan76Gaming why won’t pepper spray work? Cross winds? Range inadequate?
Good stuff, Brother. Appreciate the knowledge shared here. Subbed
How effective is the flashlight for self defense in the day time?
still can blind a bit with it, but I'd use as impact weapon during the day
Almost useless
Flashlight needs to have a strike bezel, I'd rather have that than nothing
I'm assuming you aren't a 'flashaholic'? It;s good that you carry a light, but why have 350 lumens when you can have 1600+?
Dabbled, but features, warranty, ease of procurement, and all the Streamlight features make this my #1. PRICE is another factor for most.
because 300 is generally enough to do the job
some of the classes I've helped run, we have taught with 90 lumen lights. Back in the day 60 lumen was standard.
Many other factors than just lumen output. Just like with a knife and steel selection.
Back in the day, a S&W model 10 was standard...
I would install a thyrm switchback on that streamlight btw.
streamlight for pistol but Fenix for hand
He forgot to mention to look for the throw of the flashlight. This determines beam intensity.
that is dictated by focus and reflector, and not a big deal unless you need REACH
Good flashlight got one to.
Thanks, great advice
you should have done a review of 5. this looks like an ad. also you recommend another one the year before.
good idea for next one, this was just done quickly with a buddy and still is the 1 light I tell everyone to get.
Olight m2r pro warrior in defence mode. Best production flashlight hands down.
nope, awesome light, but doesn't have all the features it needs for a true TACTICAL light
I can't see what tactical or self defence features you are missing in it. Have you tried this light? Neutral tinted mid range beam, crenelated bezel, truly instant access to strobe (which I haven't seen in the large majority of tactical flashlights), high output, quick-drawable, grippy grip, durable and large battery life, pocketable, holsterable, rifle mountable, and also perfect for every day tasks.
What else do you think a tactical light should have?
What jacket is that buddy? Looks kinda cool.
5.11 hoodie, had a big discount code so got some of there stuff. Wore this one a lot on road, rarely here in AZ!
Great video 🤙
I got myself the streamlight aaprotac. Love it. 150 lumins and no fumbling around for a side switch. Got my dad the sameone you have for all the same reasons. But it was far brighter. The strobe being the second option after full bright is a important thing to have. My fenixpd35 has the odd fumble switch. But 550 lumins. So who knows whats best?
Ive got a streamlight protac usb rechargeable thats 850 lumens. Pretty cool how far lights have come
Check out the fenix e30r brightest compact 18650 out there.
No strobe mode?
this one has it, but I prefer to manually strobe, so I control duration and can go to solid on when I want
7:15 definetly why ım using my flashlighyt so often and its works all the time
let me tell me a storyof mine :D
2 years ago ı was in the bar/club with my classmates (4/5 person) music was so loud
and we couldnt draw attention to waitress so pull out my flashlighyt hit accidently on strobe :D
and she felled to ground with tray ı was a litle embaressed
than another worker came to us and we ordered
end of the nighyt security guy comes to us an he wanted to see
ı gave him but ı forgot to ı handleded ı was looking for a week and suddenly remembered where pulled out last time and rushed to bar asked fot it and it was given back to me :D
thanks for reading :D
is it enough to be self defense flashlight with only 350 lumen ?.. my cheap chinese $12 convoy s2+ sst40 also more than 1400 lumens... rather than streamlight better go with olight or fenix brand that perform far more better to any streamlight..
dont have the same switching, settings, size...etc. If you were JUST picking a light on Lumen= get a different one, if you were using for lots of specific features= get a different one. But for self defense and tactical use= this is the one I recommend.
@@SGrosch if you need to really disorienting attacker it need to have a really high candela and lumen, if not it only can disorient properly in a really short distance... if you want instant access to highest mode or strobe than olight m2r pro has all this feature with momentary on switching... im telling this because im feeling upset about streamlight product when im first buy streamlight stinger HL that suppose to be a good thrower light for my duty but when i got it in hand im really dissapointed because the throw is not so far when use it to shining a large area, even my cheap chinese astrolux c8 can throw further compare to this big stinger light and the battery runtime also really suck and it need special battery and cannot use normal 18650 vaping battery... when im emailing them about the battery runtime issue that i have, instead of solving the issue, they told me to buy a upgrade streamlight battery pack for almost $40... im done with any streamlight.. now im happy with fenix pd36r as my pocket light and cheap chinese sofirn sp70 as a main duty light that the price is same as streamlight battery pack on banggood..
this guy that had been involved in lot of fight also choose olight.. ruclips.net/video/vK1vvRLkWcw/видео.html
Any commentary on the Fenix PD35TAC?
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It’s an outstanding light. Fenix is underrated IMO. This guy here likes his too as you can see @ 26:20
ruclips.net/video/cJyvP1_E_7M/видео.html
and he knows his shit.
Nice video
junior centeno thank you!
I'm convinced you can sell anything if you put the word "tactical" in front of it. I saw a tactical spork on Amazon the other day. $50+ is too much for any flashlight.
Fenix pd35 tac it’s a go!everything else is a compromise
That's not totally true. While the PD35 is a great light, there are a bunch of good options out there today...
20 seconds?? More like two before the guy lowers his head and bum rushes you. And yes, I also teach self-defense to individuals. Streamlight Polytac (600 lumens) clipped to my pocket.
welcome to try it, come to Phx and I will gladly demo on you. We can film it and put online. :)
@@SGrosch
Fair enough. When the pandemic is over. But just a demonstration between us. No cameras. Wouldn't want others accusing us of a lack of integrity for planning a publicity stunt. Oh, and it won't be pre-planned since real world encounters never are. Have a good one.
@@NGMonocrom then you have to sign up for one of my low-light classes. I have taught this stuff for years, including local SWAT and mil. FED. :)
@@SGrosch
I have as well. But thank you for the offer. I genuinely appreciate it.
My Nitecore is 920 Lumens.
40 bucks on ebay.com.
neat-o. but lumens isnt all that matters.
and the SF in my pocket right now is 1000 lumens, but isn't what I recommend to everyone, for multiple reasons
Never seen anyone try so hard to be cool. Talking about “chicks” and “taking out swat teams”, sure bud, we all believe you.
pics on my FB page back it all up BUD! :)
@@SGrosch all I found on your facebook was that comic strip which had been changed to be some pro-nazi shit?
KLARUS xt11gt is my EDC,
"I've taken out entire SWAT teams using a flashlight"... Enough said. Hahaha
when did I say that? I have done so during low-light, hostage rescue training with SWAT teams in Az and Ca. when I was assisting with some training with a private contracting company.
Stephen Grosch listen to yourself from 9:30 on. That is a ridiculous statement.
.... But that is a good EDC light... I'll give you that.
"during FORCE ON FORCE training" google that term if you are unfamiliar with it :D
350 lumens lol!!
Making Flashlights Great Again!!!
Will stick with my 2000 lumens.
I am using Solarforce L2M defender style built with 400lms high candela single mode drop-in. All about candela not lumens, if I got 400lms with 25,000 candela and you have 2000 lumens with 12,000 candela, mine will still appear brighter when shined directly to the eyes.
Kinda douchey to shine on others at a club just to get to the bathroom. If actual bouncers see you doing that they'll kick you out lol
they never did! and like in vid, I cover light mostly and dont shine in eyes. like bouncers do!
just read reviews carefully
My bf tells me to carry this and be a MAN bcuz of this video
I carry a SOG or Surefire Everywhere I Go. I've been told sometimes lights make people more belligerent to throw things at you though cuz they get mad and want to fight
never heard anyone say, and dont buy. the light gets them to look AWAY
Get some 14500 lithium recargeables.
Real matcho
Thank you!
And this company paid you how much for this 10 minute ad ?
NOTHING, and I actually use to get FREE/big hook up on lights from another company. I just buy these off Amazon.
iPhone has one.
not anything close to this one..
Phones don't have lights. They have battery guzzlers. Get a _real_ torch, fella, like a Lumintop or Convoy.
Cva life xml t6 800 lumens and it's the same size 1 18650 lithium battery has zoom and can shine over 700ft and it's a tactical light fronts sharp to strike with... that things junk made me laugh.
Why are you walking back from a bar?
I live in downtown Phx, and never drink and drive. Tons walking distance.
"No other tool is gonna fill that job" - A cellphone is.
Wrong.
If you had ANY legit training, you would already know better.
Probably.
I know this an old video, but the Strobeforce D-TAC 1000 flashlight is the ONLY TRUE tactical defense flashlight on the market.
looks interesting, send me one for a review
I carry the j5 tactical vr1 pro best bang for ur $
Wait so what’s the difference if a female has one? Omg I sound like a feminist hahaha eww
fuck right off ferengi eww
you need at least 1000 lumens
says who?
@@SGrosch Fenix Light seller
@@mauriciou BS. I wrecked SWAT guys in Low-Light Force on Force shooting with 65 lumens. Ones I carry are 300-600 now.
tac 1200
Who is this guy
me!
Why is MAN in capital :D why every women should not have one of these?
Men usually listen, women don't like being told what to do! ;)
-also, my job is teaching men how to be MEN.
I stay in my lane!!
What a crazy world you must live in where everyone is out trying to sneak up on you, and you're constantly worrying about getting in fights, being robbed, having to maul a dude with your flashlight that you actually walk around everywhere in public with this thing in your hand. Someone is down the road and you're just shining a light in their eyes? How do you know they're intent on causing you harm? They're down the street.
I just live in reality. I have taught people who carry guns and knives for work. Seen the aftermath when people WERENT prepared.
And decided I would rather have and not need, than need and not have.
I also LOVE learning this stuff, it keeps me in shape, and I also get paid to teach it= so am into more than most.
I keep a spare tire in my car. Not because I have ever needed one (yet) but "just in case"
I carry a jumper box when I go on road trips "just in case"
I carry a fire extinguisher in my car, because I have seen other cars on fire. not mine, "just in case"
I keep water in my car, "just in case"
and I carry a med kit in it as well "just in case"
a flashlight and gun are also, JUST IN CASE.
But i have had to pull both of them out already....
@@SGrosch As we have seen in the COVID-19 pandemic, this is what happens when no one prepares for the worst. Pre-COVID, people thought doomsday preppers were nuts. Now the preppers were proven right.
@@michaelk151 they always are
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You see... There is a line where this "safety" thing stops making sense. Is normal to use your seatbelt or to have a fire extinguisher in your car, but when you're starting wearing a helmet when driving and body armor when you go out at a bar, you kinda cross that line what would be considered the "normal" one. You might die tomorrow by a piece of a building falling on top of you. There's no EDC gadget that could save you from that. And I think that it's more likely to happen than getting stabbed by a random person. A helmet would make sense, but there are some situations where it's too much of a bother to be ready for.
I don't care what you're saying, if you're constantly getting in fights with people, you're blinding homeless guys and drunk people, using your light to cut in line... You're pretty much an asshole with a flashlight. And having in mind that most of the things you prepare for have something to do with bars, I'm gonna go on a limb and assume that you also can't hold your liquor. So you're that drunk asshole with a flashlight. Good for you!
The flashlight PREVENTED fights. I have never had to get into a "real" street fight" because I avoid, deescalate, or handle another way. Like with the light. The examples I gave are the only times I have done those things. You IMAGINED "constantly" and then exaggerated what I said, to argue with my point.
Don't carry a light, I don't care.
But just the other night my EDC light helped the cooks at a roof top bar find the outlet in the dark for their cart.
I got discounted drinks and free food after as a thank you. :D
@@SGrosch What world are you living in, where people give you free drinks for having a flashlight? We all have them, on our phones. Is not something that deserves foods and drinks. It's like being cheered for carrying your calculator around. It does not happen in real life, and it shouldn't. Last time when someone genuinely asked for a flashlight, Baywatch was on...
@@smurfk2144 The fact you dont understand that a small LED light on your iphone, and a small powerful 350 lumen are apples/oranges shows you level of understand on this topic.
Try to search around on the top floor of a highrise building in downtown, over the railing by the AC units, for an outlet for the server 25 feet away, with your iphone .
Since NO ONE else was prepared, not even the staff, and I was, they thanked me.
Thats what happens when you are a man, and offer value to others. Pretty simple.
Swearing gives the impression of lacking vocabulary. The amount of swearing in our society these day loses its head-turning value anyhow. I am guessing that you would like to have a higher viewer rating. I am wondering you would you be willing to reflect on what I have written?
So, murder, rape, violent assault= all OK to discuss, but the F bomb= too far???
When I hear the swearing during this video I feel disappointed because I would've like to have forwarded your informative presentation onto teenagers, and people I know who are interested in self-defence.
Would you be willing to make a video without the swearing so I can forward it on?
If you pay me
Ego driven"!