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graysmoke · September 12, 2011, 04:57 PM

I had over-heard a gun salesman telling a customer that the best type of Flashlight to have for home use or protection is no less than a LED Flashlight with 90 Lumens power.
Then he recomended a handheld type, instead of the mount on pistol light.

So I got involved with the their conversation. and asked "Why he prefered the handheld over the pistol mount"?.
His remark made sence.
"I like to hold the flashlight above my head, so I have a more broad lite-up view of an area". "And the bad guy does not have a direct aim at me, makeing myself less a target, if he has a gun to shot first".

What is your tactical thoughts with a handheld Flashlight? And is 90 Lumens a sufficiant power?.

I forgot to indicate the Flashlight he was selling was a Coleman LED small 5" in lenght, black aluminum, with thumb push on/off button on the back/butt....He said it puts out a blueish light not white for better optics & clearity.....Sale Price: $25.00

September 12, 2011, 04:57 PM	#1
graysmoke Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 378	Tactical Flashlights & Training with Handheld Flashlight I had over-heard a gun salesman telling a customer that the best type of Flashlight to have for home use or protection is no less than a LED Flashlight with 90 Lumens power. Then he recomended a handheld type, instead of the mount on pistol light. So I got involved with the their conversation. and asked "Why he prefered the handheld over the pistol mount"?. His remark made sence. "I like to hold the flashlight above my head, so I have a more broad lite-up view of an area". "And the bad guy does not have a direct aim at me, makeing myself less a target, if he has a gun to shot first". What is your tactical thoughts with a handheld Flashlight? And is 90 Lumens a sufficiant power?. I forgot to indicate the Flashlight he was selling was a Coleman LED small 5" in lenght, black aluminum, with thumb push on/off button on the back/butt....He said it puts out a blueish light not white for better optics & clearity.....Sale Price: $25.00 __________________ "Keep your powder dry, and eyes on the target". -R. Lee Ermey Last edited by graysmoke; September 13, 2011 at 07:57 AM.