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    Books about operating in low light environment

    Hi, I´m looking for books that discuss flashlight techniques, and the use of flashlight in self defense and law enforcement applications. Considering the importance of the subject, there seems to be surprisingly few books around. So, I would appreciate any information about such books. I have...
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    Tactical flashlight for a cop

    [ QUOTE ] catman10 said: I'm curious to know what you choose after all of this. You'll have to let us know, when you do finally get one. [/ QUOTE ] After reading all the suggestions and reviews, I decided to go for Pelican M6. Many thanks to all who helped on this one!
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    Department issue flashlight?

    [ QUOTE ] shiftd said: LEO = COPs = Police Right? If yes, why people prefer to be called LEO [/ QUOTE ] "LEO" sounds more "official" and professional than "cop". LEO - cop vehicle - car apprehend a suspect - arrest a criminal and so on...
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    Department issue flashlight?

    [ QUOTE ] virgo said: Dang it Grift,... I've been waiting for a police officer to say "Surefire something or other". [/ QUOTE ] It´s easy to see why police agencies dont´t use Surefire, when you look at the price tag. Additionally, they don´t have the money to buy new flashlights every few...
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    "bump in the night lights" question

    Re: [ QUOTE ] Size15s said: I've read on the gun forums that "clearing" your house is very dangerous. Knowing your house can give you a false sense of security. [/ QUOTE ] True, I would never clear a house by myself on duty, even with bullet proof vest. But sometimes you have to do...
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    Tactical flashlight for a cop

    Thanks for the suggestions! Pelican M6 and Surefire G2Z seem both very interesting, as well as the Night fighter. Maybe I have to wait until it is released before I buy anything... Anoter thing: The light on Scorpion is quite bright when the batteries are fresh, but the light dims very fast...
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    Tactical flashlight for a cop

    [ QUOTE ] tsg68 said: You could probably make a good rogers style gripring on any light body by taking a three inch piece of snug surgical tubing [/ QUOTE ] Thanks for the tip! I have to try that one.
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    Tactical flashlight for a cop

    Hi, I´m a cop living in Finland. Since there seem to be some knowledgeable people writing in this forum, I was hoping that I would get some good advise on buying a new tactical flashlight for streetwork. My current flashlight is Streamlight Scorpion. However, I´m not satisfied with it mainly...
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