The POLL - What percentage of members here are Security, LEO and Military?
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StarHalo
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Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
No, a minority; the complexities of the hobby would require too much time and effort for someone with an on-call/situation-critical job that already involves a load of other equipment to worry about. Most pro guys will research and get an informed opinion on a light for a specific application and then that's essentially an end on it, got that weapon/search light problem taken care of, on to the next thing.
If I had to put a number on it, certainly less than 10%, possibly less than 5%.
No, a minority; the complexities of the hobby would require too much time and effort for someone with an on-call/situation-critical job that already involves a load of other equipment to worry about. Most pro guys will research and get an informed opinion on a light for a specific application and then that's essentially an end on it, got that weapon/search light problem taken care of, on to the next thing.
If I had to put a number on it, certainly less than 10%, possibly less than 5%.
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
Its a vocal minority if I had to guess.
If you read EDC threads...there will be a LOT of them...if you read the aspherical thrower threads, etc...fewer, and so forth.
If you want a quick count as to who's online in that field, throw a subject line that has the word strobe in it for example, and all of them will pop over to check it out....BOTH to scoff at its uselessness AND to praise its value...depending on what type of LEO, etc, environment and training they have, etc.
Its like moths to a flame.
Its a vocal minority if I had to guess.
If you read EDC threads...there will be a LOT of them...if you read the aspherical thrower threads, etc...fewer, and so forth.
If you want a quick count as to who's online in that field, throw a subject line that has the word strobe in it for example, and all of them will pop over to check it out....BOTH to scoff at its uselessness AND to praise its value...depending on what type of LEO, etc, environment and training they have, etc.
Its like moths to a flame.
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
Don't forget to count former military/LEO personnel. We tend to have vocal opinions one way or the other on subjects that matter, professionally speaking, to us rather than the more exotic or esoteric aspects of the hobby.
-Trevor
Don't forget to count former military/LEO personnel. We tend to have vocal opinions one way or the other on subjects that matter, professionally speaking, to us rather than the more exotic or esoteric aspects of the hobby.
-Trevor
Ragnar66
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Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
Im LEO and I came here for informed opinions then I got hooked.....and BTW I love strobes....
Im LEO and I came here for informed opinions then I got hooked.....and BTW I love strobes....
madecov
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
Also an LEO...................I like strobes
Also an LEO...................I like strobes
SoCalDep
Newly Enlightened
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
That there is funny stuff!
...and probably very true.
Its a vocal minority if I had to guess.
If you read EDC threads...there will be a LOT of them...if you read the aspherical thrower threads, etc...fewer, and so forth.
If you want a quick count as to who's online in that field, throw a subject line that has the word strobe in it for example, and all of them will pop over to check it out....BOTH to scoff at its uselessness AND to praise its value...depending on what type of LEO, etc, environment and training they have, etc.
Its like moths to a flame.
That there is funny stuff!
...and probably very true.
angelofwar
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
From my time on here, I'd gather roughly 15%. Why not start a poll?
1) Military (Active)
2) Military (Retired)
3) LEO (Active)
4) LEO (Retired)
5) Security (Active/Retired)
6) Combination of above
From my time on here, I'd gather roughly 15%. Why not start a poll?
1) Military (Active)
2) Military (Retired)
3) LEO (Active)
4) LEO (Retired)
5) Security (Active/Retired)
6) Combination of above
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
Wouldn't the poll need a civilian option as well, otherwise you can't work out what proportion of users here are LEO/Military?
Wouldn't the poll need a civilian option as well, otherwise you can't work out what proportion of users here are LEO/Military?
angelofwar
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
Ah! Good call sub!
Ah! Good call sub!
Nyctophiliac
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
I've met several CPF members over the years, mostly British, I think the total number is around seventeen in all and corresponded with a few as well, say another ten? Total twenty-seven CPFers in the last four years - the number of LEO's amongst them?
One only. That works out at 3.7%.
Small sample, I know, but interesting nonetheless.
What is more interesting is the percentage of really nice chaps amongst all the CPFers I've met, you know, how many of them would you get on with and pass a pleasant day talking about many things?
One hundred percent. That's all of them.
Splendid chaps, the CPF.
I've met several CPF members over the years, mostly British, I think the total number is around seventeen in all and corresponded with a few as well, say another ten? Total twenty-seven CPFers in the last four years - the number of LEO's amongst them?
One only. That works out at 3.7%.
Small sample, I know, but interesting nonetheless.
What is more interesting is the percentage of really nice chaps amongst all the CPFers I've met, you know, how many of them would you get on with and pass a pleasant day talking about many things?
One hundred percent. That's all of them.
Splendid chaps, the CPF.
angelofwar
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
Agreed, Nyco!
Agreed, Nyco!
RI Chevy
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
CPF probably started out at a higher percentage of members being prior LE, FD, or Military experience, but then more civilian members started to join. Nothing wrong with that, as there are many civilian members that are extremely knowledgeable. Just my 2 cents. Flashlights have many uses, not just for LE or Military or FD. I am currently retired from LE after 24 years.
CPF probably started out at a higher percentage of members being prior LE, FD, or Military experience, but then more civilian members started to join. Nothing wrong with that, as there are many civilian members that are extremely knowledgeable. Just my 2 cents. Flashlights have many uses, not just for LE or Military or FD. I am currently retired from LE after 24 years.
deckofficer
Newly Enlightened
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
My guess would be a higher percentage than other forums, such as a car forum. How about Unlimited Tonnage Deck Officers in the Merchant Marine? My guess would be .0015% of the 6660 "active" members and .000073% of "total" members if my math is correct. lol
My guess would be a higher percentage than other forums, such as a car forum. How about Unlimited Tonnage Deck Officers in the Merchant Marine? My guess would be .0015% of the 6660 "active" members and .000073% of "total" members if my math is correct. lol
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
Just wondering why you think the members would have originally comprised a higher percentage of uniformed members?
I suspect that the original population of CPF would have comprised a higher percentage of electronic hobbyists than the current membership, which would have included a percentage of uniformed folks.
As commercial high power flashlights have become available the forum has changed from being a hobbyist forum to a flashlight consumer forum. It is no longer economical build when you can buy a finished product cheaper than an equivalent build.
Norm
CPF probably started out at a higher percentage of members being prior LE, FD, or Military experience, but then more civilian members started to join. Nothing wrong with that, as there are many civilian members that are extremely knowledgeable. Just my 2 cents. Flashlights have many uses, not just for LE or Military or FD. I am currently retired from LE after 24 years.
Just wondering why you think the members would have originally comprised a higher percentage of uniformed members?
I suspect that the original population of CPF would have comprised a higher percentage of electronic hobbyists than the current membership, which would have included a percentage of uniformed folks.
As commercial high power flashlights have become available the forum has changed from being a hobbyist forum to a flashlight consumer forum. It is no longer economical build when you can buy a finished product cheaper than an equivalent build.
Norm
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spc smith
Enlightened
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
Before I was a soldier, I was first a hobbyist specifically of high output LED flashlights. But I now use the fruits of all CPFer's thoughts, reviews and opinions to evaluate which light I want or need next. The Klarus XT11 caught my attention with the UI.
Before I was a soldier, I was first a hobbyist specifically of high output LED flashlights. But I now use the fruits of all CPFer's thoughts, reviews and opinions to evaluate which light I want or need next. The Klarus XT11 caught my attention with the UI.
RI Chevy
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
Just my feeling. After all, Surefire lights were developed for LE and Military use. Thus most of the first users were LE and Military personnel. I don't know, maybe I am wrong. I just wish I kept my first few lights that I purchased from Laser Products and Surefire. I can't seem to find any of them.
Just my feeling. After all, Surefire lights were developed for LE and Military use. Thus most of the first users were LE and Military personnel. I don't know, maybe I am wrong. I just wish I kept my first few lights that I purchased from Laser Products and Surefire.
I can't seem to find any of them.Following the speculative thread:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...re-do-you-think-are-security-LEO-and-military
I thought it was time to post an actual poll.
1) Military (Active)
2) Military (Retired)
3) LEO (Active)
4) LEO (Retired)
5) Security (Active/Retired)
6) Combination of above Military, LEO, security - active or retired
7) Civilian (not service personnel or security)
I've left the poll as anonymous as some members may not want to be identified as linked to a particular category, so hopefully you can vote in confident anonymity.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...re-do-you-think-are-security-LEO-and-military
I thought it was time to post an actual poll.
1) Military (Active)
2) Military (Retired)
3) LEO (Active)
4) LEO (Retired)
5) Security (Active/Retired)
6) Combination of above Military, LEO, security - active or retired
7) Civilian (not service personnel or security)
I've left the poll as anonymous as some members may not want to be identified as linked to a particular category, so hopefully you can vote in confident anonymity.
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Re: What percenage of members here do you think are security, LEO and military?
A bit too much speculation I think. I've now posted a poll:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...of-members-here-are-Security-LEO-and-Military
Go vote, let's find out.
A bit too much speculation I think. I've now posted a poll:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...of-members-here-are-Security-LEO-and-Military
Go vote, let's find out.
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