How to look after your tactical flashlight properly

Nothing is more frustrating when you really, really need your tactical flashlight and you find out that it’s not working anymore. 

To avoid being in this situation you have to make a routine where you look after your tactical flashlight properly so it is always ready at a moment’s notice.

Always make sure all dirt, dust, grime and water are wiped off of the outside case of the tactical flashlight. Use a soft cloth and try not to dent or damage material. Check your tactical flashlight to ensure that all threads on the body of the light and the head are clean and dry.

Always check the battery compartment for signs of leakage or corrosion. It’s best to remove and inspect the batteries after each use. Never leave the batteries inside your tactical flashlight when you know you won’t be using it for a long. Check the overall condition of the flashlight. Are there any cracks or holes? Is the power switch damaged? For a quick fix use tape!

The condition of the glass over the bulb is also important. Make sure to clean and polish it and check for any cracks. Don’t forget to examine the bulb and LED itself. If there are any broken or discolored wires, replace immediately. Do you have a lanyard on your tactical flashlight? If so, check it for any frays and make sure I is secure. The cord is the only thing holding your flashlight from falling.

Rust and corrosion can really damage your tactical flashlight, so coat the outside of your flashlight with silicone grease when you can. If you don’t use your tactical flashlight on a regular basis, wrap it up in a soft cloth to protect it and store it somewhere safe.

Even if you don’t often use your flashlight, make it a habit to check it and ensure that it is working properly. Maintaining your torch won’t take a lot of time and effort. You will be thankful you looked after it when you need it in an emergency and it works effectively!

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The most important features a Tactical Torch should always have!

When tactical flashlights are researched and tested, you have to look at a lot of different things. For a wide range of grade-A tactical torches and other flashlights, take a look at Klarus Light’s website.

Here are some of the things any real tactical flashlight should always have:

Runs on AA batteries
- It is the most common battery in the world. In a survival situation this is very good. A great flashlight is no good at all if you can’t turn it on.

Ultra Durable
- This is kind of self-explanatory. If your flashlight is broken or it breaks easily, it just becomes a torch-shaped paperweight.

Chipped
- Chipped flashlights are more efficient with batteries as they are electronically controlled and run longer and brighter. They will hold brightness over time and then dim quickly at the end of the battery’s life-cycle.

Latest LED Diodes
- Each flashlight has to run on the latest or very close to the latest LED diodes. LED tech has gotten to the point where you can have super bright lights that last a very long time.

Multiple Modes
- Each flashlight should have at least one bright mode (to blind attackers), a mid-range mode (for everyday tasks) and a low light mode (for night use or super long life).

Reputation
- It’s important that the flashlight you choose has a solid reputation and has proven to be effective in the field time and time again. If you're looking for a tactical torch with an amazing reputation throughout the globe, take a look at www.klaruslight.co.za and place your order today!

Anytime a company or brand claims they have the best product you always have to do your research. Make sure you go through these six things and make sure your tactical torch has them!

The different types of flashlight reflectors

The design of a flashlight reflector makes a big difference in the way the light beam is emitted by the flashlight. Without a reflector, the light would spread in all directions, like a candle. There are several different types of reflectors, each with their advantages. Here are a few…

Smooth Reflector 

The smooth reflector is the most common type used in your average flashlights. The beam put out by this type of reflector is usually full of “rings and holes”, meaning rings of light and patches of darkness. Some of the better smooth reflectors put out a decent beam of light, but most don’t.

Course Faceted Reflector 
In a course faceted reflector, the facets all act like tiny little mirrors, sending the spot of light in the same direction. This usually results in a very nice, smooth beam which does not need focusing.

Fine Faceted Reflectors 

The facets in this reflector are much finer than those in a course faceted reflector. The finer the facets, the smoother the beam will be!

Spiral Faceted Reflector 

The facets of a spiral faceted reflector have the same effect as the faceted reflectors, above, but the fine facets in a tight spiral help it achieve a smoother beam.

Hybrid Reflector 

This reflector contains faceting, but only near the bulb. This helps to get rid of the central “hole” found in the beam from the most smooth reflectors. It’s a way to produce a decent beam without the expense of making the reflectors fully faceted.

Textured Reflector 

This last one is called many things, including “textured” or like an orange peel. This is considered by some to be the ultimate faceted reflector. Instead of facets, there is a gentle texture on the reflector that again projects a very smooth beam with little or no “rings and holes”. This type of reflector is usually found in better quality lights.

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The Best Tactical Torch for EDC

What will happen in the middle of the night when your car breaks down and you are stuck on the side of the road?

Well, for one, you are going to end up fumbling around in the dark – unless – you have a high-quality, reliable torch on hand. If you do, then you won’t have any trouble sorting out your issues or signaling for help.

A good quality torch is an important part of your emergency kit, in your home as well as in your car.

Actually, it is probably one of the most important items to keep around for roadside assistance.

Let’s take a look at what defines the best flashlight for EDC or your emergency car kit...

Torch Lumen Output – It is useless to have a torch that’s lumen count is so low that when you turn it on the light is too dim to do any good! You definitely don’t want this to happen at night when you are stranded, so make sure that your torch lumen output is at least 250 lumens.

Size – The best flashlight for your car is light and small enough to fit someone convenient, such as your glove compartment or emergency kit.

Battery Life – What’s the use of having a flashlight in your car if the battery dies in a few minutes? Make sure to use high-quality batteries and keep a spare pair on hand.

Durability – A cheap torch that you bought from the bargain bin is not going to survive should you be involved in a car accident. It might not even last long just sitting in your car or your emergency kit so it is important that your car torch is durable.

Take a moment to browse through the variety of high quality, durable yet affordable LED flashlight Klarus Light has to offer!

Here’s how your LED Tactical Torch can save your life one day!

It’s a dangerous world out there, and it’s especially dangerous in the dark! If you are ever in an emergency scenario where you have to fight for your life, having the right tools such as an LED tactical torch can really make a difference.

When you’re stuck in the dark you’ll not only feel scared, but you’ll be confused and possibly in full panic mode, this will make you an easy target for criminals.

Klarus Light designs and manufactures some of the most innovative, exciting LED tactical torches in the world. If you’re looking for a torch in South Africa that will last you a lifetime, place your order from Klarus today.

Picture this, you’re stuck in a dark, dangerous situation and you need to stay safe and feel safe. Having a reliable, tactical LED torch is vital to keep on your person at all times. Here’s how your LED tactical torch can save your life one day!

Light up the shadows. The bad guys love to hide in the cover of darkness. The best way to spot them is to use your tactical torch to light up the shadows and stop a criminal attacking you. Use your LED torch when you’re walking in dark areas and you’ll feel safer as well as be safer. Everyone knows criminals hate the light!

Defend yourself. A reliable LED tactical torch, such as one from Klarus can be used as a weapon if you are ever attacked. Here’s how to hold your torch correctly when you want to use it as a weapon.

- Point your fingers towards the bulb of the torch
- Invert your fist
- Hold the torch and the bulb should be pointing away from your thumb

When you hold your torch this way you can swing your torch around like a baton to protect yourself.

SOS signals. If you are ever lost somewhere in the dark or stranded alone, make use of your LED tactical torch! Many people who were walking in a forest or camping out and got lost have used their torch to signal SOS or attract search and rescue teams to assist in finding them. Three fast pulse of your torch will signal that you need help.

Protect against a wild animal. If you are ever hiking or camping in an area that is known to have wild and possibly dangerous animals around, always keep your LED torch on hand. A blinding flash of light in an animal’s eyes will potentially blind them and hopefully chase them away or give you some time to escape the situation.

The correct way to maintain your tactical torch

Have you ever been in the situation where you need to urgently use your tactical torch, but you discover it has stopped working or it is malfunctioning?

Don’t get stuck in the dark with a tactical torch that’s not working anymore! How do you avoid being caught up in this scenario? All you have to do is know the correct way to maintain your tactical torch at all times.

Use these important steps to ensure that your tactical torch is always ready to be used.

     1.       Clean away any dirt, dust or water off your tactical torch. You should never leave your tactical torch with any dirt on it as this will only damage your tactical torch. Simply use a cloth and wipe it clean before storing it away.

     2.       Be sure to check the battery compartment of your tactical torch on a regular basis to ensure there are no battery leaks or possible corrosion occurring.

  

     3.       Once you have used your tactical torch, take out your batteries. DO NOT leave the batteries in your tactical torch, especially if you know you are going to store your tactical torch away for a long period of time.

     4.       Are there any holes or damage to your tactical torch? Be sure to check if everything works on a regular basis to ensure when you need your torch that it works correctly.

     5.       The LED bulb and the glass on your tactical torch is vital too, so always wipe it and inspect the condition of the glass as well as the bulb for any possible cracks.

     6.       Silicone grease is your saviour when it comes to your tactical torch. If it starts to rust and corrode it is a bad sign, so it is best to always wipe your tactical torch with silicone grease when you can.

     7.       If your tactical torch is going to be stored away for a long period of time, always put it in a soft towel or box where it will be safe and sound until you need it again.

Visit the Klarus website www.klaruslight.co.za to take a look at the wide range of tactical torches and order yours today!

How to choose the perfect tactical police torch

Have you ever asked yourself why a tactical torch is called tactical? Well, it is because the tactical torch’s main job is to aide tactical forces and one of the most popular uses for a tactical torch is the police force!

In this day and age, tactical torches are not only used as police torches but also by regular people. However one of the most popular markets for a tactical torch is the police, military, hikers, etc.

So why does a police officer need his police torch to be a tactical torch? When you’re in the police force, your tactical torch needs to be of high-quality, plus it needs to be durable and easy to use under stressful situations.

What are the most important features when it comes to choosing the perfect tactical police torch?

Lumens – A police torch needs to be bright! Why? Because police officers need to spot criminals, assist in search and rescue missions and even potentially blind an attacker.

Beams – A police torch needs to have a high beam throw. If they are doing a general patrol then they won’t need the beam distance to be very far, however, if they are in a rural place, possibly searching a field, etc. they will need the beam distance on their police torch to be fairly far.

Battery – Police officers have long shifts, so they’ll need their police torch to last, especially if they do not have access to a charger.

Durable – A police officer has a dangerous job, so their police torch needs to able to resist possible impacts as well as not get damaged during tussles, different weather situations and being dropped from heights.

Size – A police torch needs to be the correct weight, not too heavy, as a police officer often has a lot of other items that he needs to carry with him on the job. Just because it is conveniently sized doesn’t mean it can’t be a powerful police torch! Take a look at the range on www.klaruslight.co.za