A Cop’s Perspective on the Streamlight TLR-1 HL FDE

[Mike H.]

Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “A Cop’s Perspective on the Streamlight TLR-1 HL FDE” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/a-cops-perspective-on-the-streamlight-tlr-1-hl-fde/.

 

[HayesGreener]

It is an excellent light for LEO's. Very durable and bright. I have been using one in night fire training for years and just thinking back I wish I had something like it on the street 50 years ago

 

[Area52]

I remember quite some time ago, LAPD were required to wear white t-shirts under their dark blue uniform shirt. The white t-shirt formed a white triangle or bullseye at the top of the shirt. This became a officer safety issue and was eventually rescinded.

Also, before weapon mounted lights were created, the handheld flashlight gave a similar “target” the assailants would aim for when flashlight and handgun were gripped together.

I’m sure by now there are modern training methods using lights with easier on/off controls.

 

[HayesGreener]

I remember quite some time ago, LAPD were required to wear white t-shirts under their dark blue uniform shirt. The white t-shirt formed a white triangle or bullseye at the top of the shirt. This became a officer safety issue and was eventually rescinded.

Also, before weapon mounted lights were created, the handheld flashlight gave a similar “target” the assailants would aim for when flashlight and handgun were gripped together.

I’m sure by now there are modern training methods using lights with easier on/off controls.

Training doctrine is essentially that you carry two lights, one mounted and one not. Yes there are techniques taught to reduce the potential for making yourself a bullet beacon. Easy on/off switches, movement, and small light size make a lot of lighting tactics possible that you could not do as easily with larger lights.