Interesting article - worth reading, thanks Vic. 

But I still think there's got to be a time when face melting power is still desirable.



And some people are heading there - 

Interestingly, a small strong beam can still be used quite effectively if it's tight enough and powerful enough. It would be good to see any future articles that get written looking at some of the actual tactical uses of different flashlight characteristics if there's ever any followups to the article -

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David

Good read. Once I finally started carrying an E1D LED Defender everyday I was amazed at how much it actually came in handy. I couldn't imagine not carrying a handheld light all the time now.

Looks like Jeff/The Range are doing some awesome things, can't wait for more content coming out from their neck of the woods. Really need to drive out and check out the new facility, I've heard nothing but praise.

Navy puke *snicker*

I agree. I went from no light to a decent for its size keychain light to a handheld 600 lumen Olight warrior.

I like the "Vanishing Victim" drill by John Lovell. I love everything that guy says in fact.

I guess that makes me "that guy" then.

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Good short article.  I carry a flashlight with me every day.  As an office drone, something that pokes out of the pocket is not a scarlet letter I'm willing to wear.  The Fenix LD01 is a perfect solution for someone who has to wear dress clothes and doesn't want to look like a mall ninja.  72 lumens on hi, and 3 lumens on low.  I have literally NEVER needed more light in an EDC situation than this little guy can provide (and if I did, I'd just walk to the truck to grab an 800-lumen torch).  

The LD01 is completely forgotten once it's in your pocket.  See pic for size reference.  Everyone should own one.

When I go to a movie that is 30.06 in Texas (so no CHL), I take a flashlight and a knife.  At movie theater distances, the light might be the more powerful weapon.