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black bear 84 · Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:06 pm Post subject: Flashlights for self defense

FLASHLIGHTS FOR SELF DEFENSE

As strange as it sounds, some flashlights are used for self defense quite often in daily life.
Sometimes by professionals Police Officers in a way to avoid using deadly force in confrontations with suspects, and other times by civilians that are not permitted to carry lethal weapons.

In the US we have it quite good in that we are allowed to carry short knives and some others implements but in the majority of Europe such activities are illegal or highly frowned upon by the authorities.

If you defend yourself with a baseball bat even in your own home in certain countries you have to give reason for why you have such an implement with you.

One of my flashlights that I promote in the States as the Search and Rescue 852 lumens to use in emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire trucks, helicopters etc. because is too heavy and too long to be easily portable (it is based on the Maglite 4 D). I have found appreciative customers in the European market to be used as self defense tool by civilians that go out for a stroll or to walk the dog situations.

Other lights use others means of incorporating defense mechanisms in their construction. I am thinking now about the ARES Defense Companion, a Maglite with 3 cells that incorporates a shotgun of 410 gauge (only one picture is circulating in the Internet and I think is not in production) or the Tiger Light that incorporates a pepper spray canister, or the several models of Surefire that come with crenellated bezels (one example is the popular E2D executive Defender).

Surefire was the first (to my knowledge) at popularizing the crenellated bezel and the SureFire Institute offers a class in basic defensive tactics called “The power of Light” which is open to all qualified civilians as well as law enforcement professionals .
The course is taught by certified instructor Steve Tarani (shown below delivering a carotid strike).

My own MAG 951 II or the EXP 852 can be had with the optional heavy stainless steel crenellated bezel that I offer in a limited production run.
Such bezels add 3 ounces to the weight of the head and the bezel even that is not actually sharp will be a good imitation of the broken beer bottle.
I don’t think that an aggressor, if he is in his right mind, will confront such a weapon that first will blind him with 951 lumens and then is ready to rearrange his facial features.

Some handy accessories have been produced to increase the defensive use of the Maglite. I am thinking of a quality item made with great care and good materials called the Piggy Back; it will keep a container of Pepper spray quite handy by screwing the accessory to the end of the MAG tail-cap.

Or from the same company the accessory tail-cap with carbide insert capable of breaking automotive glass.

My own Quick Detach Swivel, when used only with the nub for the lanyard, can be very hard on skulls and noses.

This MAG 951 sports the heavy 3 inch head (the head is now out of production), more resembling a medieval mace. This is also a fantastic throw monster reaching over several hundred yards.

I have in my long association with the flashlight Industry seen a few models which spray OC from the front of the lens, flashlights that also incorporate a screaming siren, flashlights that incorporate a stun gun and others weird contraptions all of them gone from the market now.

What seems to prevail is just a good weight reliable flashlight that can be used as a baton or with the new crenellated bezels and the introduction of really powerful MEGA lights capable of blinding an assailant.

Best regards,
Black bear

Blowjob Lessons · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:31 am Post subject:

One of the best-known proponents of the flashlight as a self-defence implement is Don Rearic:

http://donrearic.com/main.html

As you can see from several of his articles, the man is an idiot. However, his nerdly preoccupation with weapons has been a source of copious information for many self-defence practitioners.

If you like that stuff, you'll like a forum where he mods:

selfdefenseforums.com

I've been assured that this company always seems to offer the best pricing for anything they carry. However, I see that their flashlight selection is somewhat limited:

http://code09.com/product.php#Flashlights

I'm not familiar with all of the lines they carry. Everyone I know is into Surefire and INOVA.

I've mentioned this before, but flashlights with TID's and other "crenelated bezels" would need to be worn on the hip, a holster, etc. because they tend to chew up pockets.
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xd40works · Newbie Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 3

I use to have a maglight with a 5/8" steel ball mounted on the cap.

It was a cabinet drawer pull knob, I drilled a hole in the cap pushed the threads thru and tightened it down.

It worked very well to induce just the right amount of pain for people to submit.

A push in the ribs, neck, shoulder or side of the knee worked well to change an attatude.

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jay182009 · Newbie Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 1

using the flashlight as a self defense has a more effective than the other one cause it as a motives that can protect the person when it they in a dangerous time-by how we can use it in making as a weapon..

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SafetyDuo · Registered User Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Posts: 36

Being prior law enforcement I used Streamlight Strion and it was a great tool in warding off an attacker. The light was very blinding and it also has a strobe feature. Since I am out of law enforcement I bring it everywhere with me still.
My husband was blinded for a few seconds when I first brought it home and flashed it in his eyes briefly.
Can't say enough about it. Great way to distract and buy you some time to get away or get the advantage. It is also rechargeable and comes with a car charger, as well as being compact.
It is expensive but you get what you pay for.
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vegaschk · Registered User Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Posts: 5

The cell phone stun gun called the Prentender which has 950,000 volts has a flashlight, so that in dark situations you can first blind the guy then stun him...Good idea huh? You can find these at Http://www.myselfdefensestore.com[/code]
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Tuco · Registered User Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 57

Currently there are no leigslations governing the use of flashlights in the US and I can carry it in places where not weapons are allowed such as schools, military bases, post offices, airports, etc. For carry with the gun, I use a Surefire C2 Centurion. But if I have to go unarmed, especially in another country, I carry the Surefire 6P Defender since it also has a pointed crown for strikes. It did saved me from a mugger in Rome, Italy w/o even shining a light or a fist being thrown. Even though these 2 lights differ since the C2 does not have a pointed crown, I can use both those lights for clearing a house, a weapon when going to unfamiliar territory, or a simple tool. I also still have my 3 D-Cell Maglite. It is mainly kept under the bed and is a bludgeoning baton if needs be.
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Hertao · Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2010 Posts: 2 Location: New Orleans

I think a flashlight can be an aid in self defense, but it needs to be viewed as a PART of your overall strategy and not an end in and of itself. I've got a Surefire LX2, which is insanely bright. Such a bright light could definitely be used to give you a second or two advantage while your attacker is temporarily blinded. But I wouldn't use it for much more than that. A flash in the face and kick in the nuts is a pretty good option. I think the important part is not to get carried away thinking all you need is the light though. It will need to be in your hand, and you'll need other techniques and good training to back it up.
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Iceman778 · Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 8:08 am Post subject:

training n skills should be must for using this weapons

Tuco · Registered User Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 57