What's The Best Flashlight for Self Defense? | Important Features | Powertac E9R Review
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I give the E9R a pretty good grade as far as a fighting flashlight. The size is on the large end of everyday carry and the small end of duty, which is actually my preference. I feel very confident in the grip and the modes suit my needs.
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I tactically clicked the video as soon as I saw
Bro samee
Tactically clicked it into strobe mode
I tactically enjoyed it, It's very tactically good
Tactically commented to do my share
Quantum, maaan...QUANTUM!! (◍Ő◡Ő)💅🏻
I love watching these videos. They start out informative and quickly devolve into utter ridiculosity.
That's a word, right?
Ridiculosity? I've always thought it was Ridiculousitivity.
"Flash, bash and dash" Sounds like a solid plan to me 🤷♂️😂
Did that with a few ladies it was cash, smash and dash instead.
😂
Yeah I bet it does weirdo
How to defeat a flashlight: mirror shield.
A cool disco suit also works well!
Or polished bald head 👏👏👏
I think the point of a flashlight is for your enemy to not be able to see where you are. It doesn't matter if he can see but not see you
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When I was a Ranger, a tactical flashlight had a red lens because tactical meant dark and quiet as if behind enemy lines. “Going tactical “ means quitting all non-essential noise, smell, or light. A tactical road March was one in battle uniform with full battle equipment (less ammunition).
Along with the red lights .For me it was driving off road , tough terrain,no lights,in a Jeep
.Now it's wearing 511pants at the range.
When in a home or on the street, its meant to blind a potential attacker. Strobes and such, plus a good hand-to-hand impact tool.
Mike is really out here just giving out free diamonds like "hit hit, get to my other shit" in the middle of an already fantastic video.
I realized after that I actually went kinda deep in this one in actual application.
I always read the manual and none of the products I purchased broke as a result
You're that guy that is constantly fixing problems for people that you warned them about beforehand.
@@hard2hurt well… I’m an engineering student sir…
The best self defense tool is a flashlight
Three things you can do with a flashlight disorientate,navigate and Identify.
It takes a minimum of 60 lumens of incandescent light to disorientate someone’s vision in absolute darkness.
And It takes a minimum of 120 lumens of led light to disorientate someone’s vision in low light. With most light having 800 lumens or more.
Most violence happens at night and it gets dark every day
More important than lumen is candela. But you are right it doesnt take much light.
"...because I'm a poor." *slow head shake*
"LitHiUms R 2 EsPeNsIVe!!11"
@@hard2hurt B R U H
What?? I just mentioned tactical flashlights in my video too! Synergy!
Well i talk about them a couple times a month sooo... lol
@@hard2hurt I used to love Tactical lights man. And then I lost three in a row and stopped buying new ones. They just kept falling out of my pocket.
@@FightCommentary I have this coleman flashlight I got from... Well it's been so long I don't remember... Takes triple a batteries. It's very tactical, if your tactic is to illuminate the area.
I feel like there's a certain type of person who pays extra for a "tactical" flashlight or pen. I could prolly market ice skates to them as "tactical" combat boots... Sew a bunch of razor blades into some cargo pants cause everything has to be a weapon, just in case you forgot your actual weapon lol
@@RemingtinArms I had similar. Coleman with 3 AAA batteries. Paid 30 quid for it, had it 15 years and loved it. Lent it to my wife for a couple of days and she lost it. I was gutted
I've used an E9R for everyday carry for about a year and a half! It's a great light. Really bright and sturdy, and makes a great handle for my keychain. I haven't misplaced my keys since.
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How do you carry? Isn’t it a tad large?
@@brucewayneissupermanquinn601 Cargo pant side pocket
@@brucewayneissupermanquinn601 Alternately, you could clip it to the inside of your waistband.
With batteries and flashlights it's very simple:
if you use it regularly -> rechargeable battery
if you put it somewhere and leave it there for months or years and just want to make sure it just works -> non-rechargeable battery
Check out the Powertac E9R at amzn.to/3eju2Lb
Could you test punching with it like it's a roll of quarters in your fist or is that another cow tipping story?🤔
I feel like maybe you have overlooked the awesome impact of a 6 cell mag light!! My lady beat the brakes off a dude with one, that’s when I knew I loved her😍
I have an amazing nebo pal + flash light that has a knife on it and its super bright and rechargable whats your thinking on this light o ya it also can be used as a power bank when yuo are in a jam to charge your cell phone it also has many other functions and i have had mine for 3 years and it still kicks ass. And its 40$ lol
Mike please test pocket sand
can you do a video flashlight vs pepper spray
I always read the manuals. Comes as a habit being an avionics tech.
Yeah I guess that stuff is a little higher stakes.
I tried a fighting flash light once, threw it at the attacker and it just bounced off him. Couldn't fight for shit.
It is not a Pokemon
@@JamesRouzier LOL
"I choose you Fighting Flashlight!!"
You probably forgot to yell that first.
Then you might have had your attacker almost die from laughter.
Maybe you forgot to turn it on?
Which of these is greater?
Hard 2 hurt flashlight videos or chael sonnan jake paul vs ben askrin videos? 😆
I only bring this to you because the fighting flashlight has the best ratio of advantages to disadvantages out of any self defense weapon.
@@hard2hurt 😆
There are a lot of moving parts here. H2H all the way!
damn this guy is mean to his crew
I think you were probably unconsciously scared of breaking their fingers while they holding the board, I know I would be. While on the chair there was pretty much no problem and that's why you could go full board ninja wack-a-mole on it. Really cool vid, nice advice on the flashlights!
I'd simply defend with my fighting sunglasses
Nate is my spirit animal.
Oh thank goodness this came out. I was recently jumped by 3 guys outside my house the other night, and I broke 7 of the tactical flashlights I keep on my person at all times just taking out the first 2 guys.
I think you got isekaied into this world sometime after that
Did find the ones you threw?
You carry 7 fucking flashlights lol 🤣 wtf
7:20
I wonder if Cliff ever questions his friendship with you 😂
I mean... everyone just kinda gets it by now.
Cliff looks like he could break the tree that board was from lol
I was laughing so hard at the lack of warning and Cliff’s reaction to being blinded. I’m shocked we aren’t seeing a bunch of people jumping on the racism train with no context. Icy mike is just so tactical that his trolls unintentionally have some of that tact rub off on them. Spreading common sense on the internet is a dangerous and unpredictable thing, Mike. Great job on spreading the word on lights as defensive tools! I wonder if there is a legal charge that can be levied against someone using a bright light without physical contact. It is a bit of an assault on the senses and can cause vision loss. Might it be ruled assault in certain contexts?
I love my E9R, I use it daily in my pre-dawn hikes. Unfortunately, somehow the charging indicator light lens popped out in the field (lost). I know they'll replace the light, but still. I also like the high lumen strobe that you can set to be the mode that turns on when you hit the switch for self-defense mode (another non-lethal option that might work for one of those drugged out dangerous zombies you see everywhere now). Not many companies have flashlights that do that.
I liked how in the end he just gets excited and shows a bit of how fast he is. Mike is wild tho
I do get happy when I pretend to do violence.
First to get hurt!!
Cracked up when you were testing it on the board lol
We don't need the manual. That's just the manufactures opinion on what to do but us guys know a better way.
U was being a bit disrespectful towards then guys
My warrior mini is extremely suitable at burning holes in my clothes. 10/10 would burn myself again 👌
In IT there is a term RTFM which means read the fucking manual so yes it's a desirable habit to always do this lol and save urself a lot of headache plus u gain mastery over the object
Do a video on fleshlight next
Does the fact that the flashlight is labeled "tactical" show premeditation if you were to have to use it in a confrontation?
I doubt it unless the situation is really dubious
Depends on a country, best is sturdy and heavy non-tactical flashlight.
Carried same light for past year--i have 2 of them---previous was Klarus XT11---carry in Off side pocket. I carry it for reasons:
This is my illumination defensive light--primary use is for the light-illuminate target for projectile weapon engagement--not strike part---I also carry utility light
1 It has high lumens advertiesed 2550 lumen or about
2 It has a constant strobe mode----which I believe in ---some dont
3 It has recessed button so doesnt go off like the klarus do all the time
4 I dont like the sharpened bezel as it tears up pocket--i wrapped my bezel in duct tape
5 I dont like that it doesnt have hole near button to run lanyard---use shockcord ala james yeager
6 Its a lil long in the pocket but workable with daily carry in wolverine carpenter pants
7 I like that you can use proprietary charge--plus pull that out and then usb it---very innovative
8 my only wish was that strobe was full 2550 but thats me
If you guys want a proper fighting flashlight, get the Klarus XT2CR Flashlight with the BZ-2 strike bezel. It's nasty. The strike bezel is sold separately but it really is one of the most aggressive strikers out there.
6:55 I don't need the strobe
7:23 *proceeds to strobe the guy... xD
You had their smashed fingers on your mind....so it was the board holders. :)
I dunno, so far nothing beats the M2R in terms of a ass kicking (& blinding) flashlight for me. I'd probably toss a Obulb at the bad guy as he's cringing from my M2R defense just for good measure! Man, I love me some Olight!
If I spend more than 5$ I always read the manual.
Often times for less $$ I read the directions.
As a designer I understand full well that there are multiple features, safety measures and warranty policies I need my consumer to understand.
Always know the full function, utilities, and safety capabilities so read the manual!
What about using the flash lite point ends to RAKE across the skin or press down and twist ???
Hey IcyMike, I live in Canadia and I was wondering if you can recommend a flashlight without the crenulation on the crown? I want to pick something like this up but I'm pretty sure it would get seized by CBSA.
I dont like krenulated bezel on them, if you hit anywhere on the head with any force you'll start cutting them up bad, which you yourself brought up maybe not wanting a guy bleeding all over you.
I go back and forth on it.
Blood for the blood god.
I recently picked up a nitecore p10 v2. Has a tail clicky, a dedicated strobe button next to the tail clicky, 1100 lumens, all that. I lost my original p10 years ago at a movie theater. Left it in a cup holder. Im digging the improvements.
Link?
"Molly-wop the guy..."? Did you just offend both the Irish and the Italian fan base all at the same time?? LOL.
You wouldn't fight a werewolf with that thing.
BIG TIME CALLBACK
When I saw the quantum "tactical flashlight" at harbor freight I bought it because it made me think of this vid. Ended up carrying it so much I went back and got a holster and edc it. Best 10 bucks I've ever tactically spent
I love seeing Mike look UP ⬆️ and talk down to the two mountain men.
Lol
It was also cool to see Cliff instantly get in guard when he was flashed in the parking lot. That training kicked in instantly.
Yeah, I purposely never tell them what the plan is or what we are doing so they stay ready. It helps their training and makes for good content lol.
Seems I had the 710th like on this vid. Good review from a self defense "tactical" standpoint.
I would like to see you compare that flashlight with the Olight m2r Pro Warrior.
It only maxes at 1800 lumens, but it seems really well constructed, and has a 2 level magnetic back switch that can be put into 2 different modes. I like the UI. Curious about your thoughts on this.
Skits with Mexican Martial Art Grandmaster 💯
i bought the olight mr2 pro , this thing is like a lazer, its so bright that even day light with sun out, it works ! it will 'stun' a criminal in both day and night
The best tool is a bald head. You can headbutt and solarflare people with the glare of the sun.
I usually skim through the table of contents to see if there is anything that stands out and if the manual doesn't have one I just skim through to see if there is any special feature. Special button presses, for example.
bad guys watching ur channel boutta start wearing tactical sunglasses @ night
Tactical Fleshlights are scarier
Tactical fleshlights: "Semper Paratus"
Strobing will induce nausea and cause disorientation, it’s pretty useful. Great video tho 🙌🏼
It won't.
Is a tactical light also useful in daylight? How powerful (LU) would it have to be?
I'm loving watching these videos albeit rather late. I actually have a very similar flashlight that I was unaware of its secondary purpose so I'm going to have to try and break some boards now..
Please keep up the informative stuff and the jovial approach to showcasing something which really isn't a funny subject.
P. S are the codes you put up usable for people in the UK?
I think Cliff was a little cranky about the board holders comments, haha.
Wassup man I need your help to choose a flashlight 🔦 and there is a little thing that I don’t know what is better for self defense a flashlight with a big head or with a small head . These two flashlights are Fenix tk16 v 2 and fenix pd32 v2 . Tk16 v2 has 3100 lumens and pd32 1800 lumens and the pd32 is way smaller . PLEASE HELP ME
If some dude WANTS to beat you up a flashlight won't stop him if he is much bigger,stronger, skillful than you or if there are multiple of them. But pepper spray probably will. And probably won't injure them (if you win) unlike a tactical metal flashlight.
Some places ban pepper spray though.
The Surefire Tactician is a great light. Not a fan of anything with a bezel designed to break skin on impact. I once heard that feature described as contributing nothing to the trauma inflicted upon impact, except now you have someone else’s blood on you. I guess if the bezel is sharp enough to tear flesh, that’s definitely additional trauma, but something to consider.
this is the comment ive been looking for. I was thinking about the importance of the pointy bezels in a fighting flashlight, and this comment broke it down pretty perfectly. Thank you!
“I’m more passionate about flashlights than I am about money” - Icy Mike
I have a powertac and it's really good. Owned it for over a year
Can we see your Flashlight Collection?
8:08 icy mike addresses the world as Chaotic Neutral
I'm actually neutral good. I edited out a deeper explanation, but the fact that it would help more bad guys than good guys is a good enough summary. Any good guys that need to know that I will gladly teach them.
Didnt realize this was 3 years ago... however, micro usb is a big no-go for me. Magnetic charging is cool and all, but it also means proprietary. Also, why would you not go into "the nitty gritty"... especially weight when it comes to a self defense light, tool, etc... but whatever. Make your money i guess since youre "not about that" 😂
One thing to worry about abusing flashlight on combats is that it got battery inside. And the battery is most likely to be lithium based. You don't want to form a crack on the battery cuz it might eventually release smoke and then explode, just like old motobombs cellphones. The lithium is very dangerous, battery is very dangerous. Ofc you won't be abusing the flashlight very often, but might be a good idea to check the battery after this kind of session
Interesting Video, thank you!
I would like to add the following thought:
Head wounds, especially the forehead, temple, eyebrows and top of the skull, bleed quite heavily.
If the blood flows into the eyes, it can severely limit an attacker's vision. This also reduces the ability to attack.
Depending on the crime being defended, DNA traces will stick to the flashlight after a good hit, which can make it easier to identify the attacker afterwards.
This can be of some relevance in cases of attempted rape or attempted murder.
Furthermore:
In Germany, there are efforts to generally ban the carrying of knives of any shape and size in public.
A flashlight is already considered harmless/safe by almost all security services and the police and is not classified as a weapon. Even if the head of the flashlight is designed as a "DNA collector".
In this respect, I see a tactical flashlight with appropriate training in its use as a defensive weapon as an ideal and legal tool.
I want a flashlight with the steel cable whip! Who's gunna make me one???
I love that you put quality content rather than BS and music only you would like. I have had an appreciation for flashlights for self-defense, but now a better idea of how to use and be prepared to use it. It would work against multiple attackers, nearly all of the time. So having one is much better than not. More importantly, practice, practice, practice makes muscle memory faster. You only have to be faster than your attacker. Most are drunken fools from whom you can walk away. While the others are the ones you were discussing. Thank you.😃
This is really good advice. I carry one of these at work because I go into areas where I can't carry a pistol. I have never had to use it yet but I know how I would use it. I would have it in my left hand. I would blind an approaching attacker and then hit them with a gigantic right straight punch that they can't see coming. I would not use it to strike with. It of course would cut the skin more but I think I could cause more concussive damage by just punching without it. Also, when the cops show up, I would rather tell them I only hit the guy with my hands and not with a weapon.
Please do a review of the BoneBreaker keychain
Are people actually clicking the button multiple times to strobe other lights? I’d have been disarmed by laughter like what the hell..That’s so awesome when my friend sold me this late I thought he was just kidding about that actually being able to hit shit. Your videos are always the best!
Black flashlight. Black background. Crap lighting. Cmon man, you're slippin. Awful.
Dont know why but I was pretty observant through parts of this video and I have to know, do yall think mike wore earing. Don't care if he did or didnt I mean I do but I think there is a earing hole in his left ear. And mike if you see this and I'm right, what made you take them out?
Yes. I had earrings. I'm about 40 and I train a lot so I don't wear them anymore lol.
@@hard2hurt that makes sense. It's pretty awesome how much you reply. Not many content creators do that.
Came for a cool flashlight review - stayed for the "BOP, BOP, BOP! BAP, BAP - BOOM!!"
If I had more money, drive and no family, I'd buy all of this stuff and stab watermelons in my backyard all day. This is not an underhanded insult to Mike, who's probably the awesomes dude on youtube. It's a reflection on my own character.
Just need drive man lol.
When I was playing Counter Strike, I trolled people by responding "Camp? You mean Tactical Map Placement"
Could you talk about fire extinguishers? I’ve always seen them as a good defence tool by spraying an attacker with it then hitting them within once they’re stunned 🧯
what so you're going to walk everywhere carrying a fucking fire extinguisher?
@@TheZombieSlayerWave ... am I the only one who carries one in a backpack with me as part of my edc kit?
@@BreathEmpowerment so what? you're going to say wait a minute mr robber I need to get in my backpack while my hands I literally trembling from the adrenaline and I've lost control of fine motor skills. I then unzip the backpack, pull out a fire extinguisher and blast him in the face while he just stands there and let's me?
I get the feeling you've never been robbed or jumped.
@@BreathEmpowerment When we were chilling by the lake and grilling I had one in my backpack too. But for EDC it´s extreeemely heavy
@@TheZombieSlayerWave it’d probably be an improvised weapon. They’re in most commercial buildings so there’s that
When does the hard2hurt fighting flashlight come out…?
"Tactical" is almost as bad as 'quantum'. Ex: I would like a proactive quantum tactical flashlight.
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What's the Flashlight you suggest for Self Defense these days? Something you can be caring daily.
Don't believe in strobe?? It basically inflicts a semi-paralysis in the target. One stream of light is more of an annoyance in comparison.
this this complete garbage. but then again I should have known by made in China sticker on the side. I will say the charging setups nice.
1:08 ok that sounds soOOooOOO wired
8:28 that also sounds wired
Inadvertently forming the infamous Sunglasses All Night gang.
Wondering if it would steer people away if you walk in a parking lot to your car with the flashlight already on? I know your video was made three years ago but if you see this, could you please let me know your thoughts. Thanks.
I always read the manual for flashlights with more than just on/off modes. It seems like a good tactic.
You are missing the perfect name "Fight Light"
I feel like the saying "anything is a dildo if you try hard enough" also applies to self defense. If you try hard enough it will work just the effort may have been a detriment to your initial cause.
fun learning, good stuff, Im old, i used to keep my sneakers tied so i can always get away fast, now the only thing on me fast is how i eat and dream about being fast. my arthritis wont really work with using things to hit things. I think ill stick with my umbrella, a really strong flashlight, and my prayers. sure i own other weapons of self destruction, but i cant take them on an airplane
OMG this does not turn green it turns blue so embarrassing. LOL XD why?
Fuck no I don't read the manual.
Well...not until I've actually broken something lol
Not sure if I learned anything, but it was entertaining! Subscribed.
I went to pump for gas the other day and this thing was just standing there which is why i looked it up. turns out it was a pretty lucky find
WHY WERE YOU SO MEAN TO THEM ABOUT GIVE
good review by the way
Way too long.
I just want to blind someone to defend myself. Not hit with it.
Do a one minute video on that.
I mean most of us have been on social media for so long we don’t have patience for a 15+ minute yada yada.
mike best is really the vipertek flashlight taser you have. why: loop-to-loop for nunchucks 😎 stun-chucks
Yes, always read the fucking manual at least once. It has bit me in the butt not reading it by discovering amazing features months later.
Word tactical is so over used in marketing that it has lost it's meaning, if it ever even had any meaning at consumer-type products.