You ever have those moments when you realize something "new" is actually really old? Exactly two decades ago today I joined CPF. Even though I was a gadget guy I'd never really thought much about flashlight tech, so this seemed like the place to learn. Pretty quickly a Streamlight Scorpion replaced my Mini-Mag and Futon anglehead. Then I discovered Surefires, LEDs, and everything else this place is about. I have this crowd to thank for a Surefire U2 being my EDC for a solid 13 years and then going hipster with HDS.
Oh yeah, around the time I was getting into new flashlights I wanted to learn about the past. In between "old" and "new" there was a whole industry that had very little accessible information back then. That's how I became fascinated by the early history of police flashlights. Didn't take long until my curiosity turned into a collection and a major hobby. Even now I'm still interested and learning. Gonna try and graduate from nerd to historian someday.
I'm thankful for being able to participate in this community for so long and having gotten to know all the folks here. And kinda glad end-stage flashaholism doesn't lead to organ failure or painful rashes like other vices.
Oh yeah, around the time I was getting into new flashlights I wanted to learn about the past. In between "old" and "new" there was a whole industry that had very little accessible information back then. That's how I became fascinated by the early history of police flashlights. Didn't take long until my curiosity turned into a collection and a major hobby. Even now I'm still interested and learning. Gonna try and graduate from nerd to historian someday.
I'm thankful for being able to participate in this community for so long and having gotten to know all the folks here. And kinda glad end-stage flashaholism doesn't lead to organ failure or painful rashes like other vices.
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