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Valhalla Tactical has been making their own light mounts and light bodies. Well, they have expanded their light options like the SOL (Selectable Orientation Light) light mount as well as manufacture their own light heads. With regards to their optic mounts, they already have an adapter plate for the Holosun SCRS.

Nightstick introduced the new TCM-5B and TCM-365 weapon lights for micro compact pistols, as well as some updates to other products at SHOT 2023. Let’s look at the specs and see what they bring to the table.

Streamlight’s line of weapon lights just got a little brighter with the introduction of the ProTac 2.0 Rail Mount. Boasting 2,000 lumens and a rechargeable battery, the 2.0 breathes new life into an already capable package. TFB covered the handheld version of this light earlier, but this is The Firearm Blog, so the gun-mounted light deserves some coverage as well.

Since their establishment nearly a decade ago, Cloud Defensive has evolved from an industry disruptor to one of the industry leaders in the tactical lighting space. Their OWL and REIN weaponlights, MCH handheld, and assortment of other products have come to be trusted by many shooters, including some top-level professionals. Their OWL was innovative in that it eschewed cabled tape-style switches in favor of an integral top-rail mount and button combination construction, similar to (and in fact, inspired by) the B.E. Meyers MAWL infrared laser/illuminator. The original REIN design evolved into a 2.0 version with an updated form factor, and now Cloud have announced a brand-new REIN 3.0 model. The updated variant will be available from 10AM CST on December 14th, boasting some key changes detailed in the official product description below.

Streamlight has added new Low Profile Tactical Lights with either red or green lasers suitable for subcompact handguns. The red laser version is named TLR-8 sub and the green laser is TLR-8 G sub. Both come with a 500-lumen light. Streamlight claims that the light runs for 1.5 hours and the laser for 11 hours, on a single CR123A lithium battery. Furthermore, the light has ambidextrous rear paddle controls, a strobe function, and comes with an IPX4 water-resistance rating.

Streamlight has a new Tactical Light called the ProTac 2.0. The flashlight has three operating modes: High, Medium, Low – all controlled via one hand. With the High setting, you get 2,000 lumens and 17,300 candela; on the Medium setting, it provides 570 lumens and 5,000 candela. The Low setting gives you 100 lumens and 890 candela. The MSRP is $195.

Holosun has a new P.ID series of weaponlights (the abbreviation stands for Positive IDentification). In total there are four new models Holosun P.ID line – the P.ID, P.ID HC, P.ID Plus, and P.ID Dual. All models are milled from 7075 aluminum and are anodized. The P.ID’s use white light, and will attach to any MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny accessory rail.

Streamlight has some of my favorite pistol and rifle-mounted weapon lights on the market. Their wide array of options for both pistols and rifles has been expanded with the addition of new Green Laser TLR Rail Mount Versions including their TLR RM 1 and RM2 tactical weapon lights. The new models, like previous versions, are designed to be quickly and securely attached to any long gun with standard 1913 rail attachments and come complete with remote switches designed to exit the weapon at a 90° angle to improve cable routing and preserve rail space.

It’s Friday night and that means we delve into the dark arts of the night. Today’s topic is the LaserMaxDefense (LMD) Pistol Enhancer aka PAiL (Pistol Aiming Laser). This multi-function aiming laser (MFAL) won LaserMaxDefense a contract with the U.S. Army. So let’s take a close look at this somewhat obscure weapon light/laser.

It is rare that we post industry job openings here at TFB. But every once in a while a few come across our virtual desks that are interesting enough to make the cut. Actually, I’m not sure I just be ruining my chances by sharing these positions; you see I was born to be SureFire’s next Director of Product Development. On Team SureFire, I will bring you light integrated suppressors, folding knives with lasers, an EDC flashlight that is on all the time until you turn it off, and most importantly, Jetpacks. Did you say sharks with laser beams? Don’t be ridiculous.

The newest EDC flashlight from SureFire was featured during NRAAM 2022 with the introduction of the new SureFire EDC2-DFT flashlight. This new pocket-sized flashlight is extremely powerful (550 lumens) and features a rechargeable SureFire 18650 lithium-ion battery, an IPX7 waterproof rating, and is intended for use as a convenient everyday carry flashlight.

Everyday Carry, or EDC, has become a buzzword in the gun community. At its core, the EDC mindset is a reminder to be reasonably prepared for the day’s events and possibilities by carrying and having access to some basic tools, equipment, and supplies that can make life easier and safer. My EDC gear centers around three cornerstone items – pistol, knife, and flashlight – with easy access to secondary items like a tourniquet, spare magazines, less-lethal device, food, and water. Depending on the area of responsibility (AOR) you live and work in, your EDC items may vary widely. However, the one constant that is usually legal to carry and has a great deal of utility is the flashlight. Let’s take a look at the ACEBEAM Rider RX EDC line of flashlights that offer compact versatility.

Arisaka Defense has some of the best aftermarket products when it comes to bolting stuff onto your rifles. New for the month of May is their new Dual Side Scout Mount (DSSM-M) and their M-LOK to M-LOK Adapter 40° MMA40 mount. Each of these allows you to customize and open up your rifle to more lighting and switching options so you can have it running just the way you like it.

Magne-Tech, a Utah company, has designed a quick firearm accessory attachment system that utilizes rare earth magnets. This system consists of two parts with built-in magnets – the base mount, which must be attached to the weapon, and the detachable part, which is either attached to or built into the accessory. The Magne-Tech system is designed to be strong enough to withstand recoil and impact forces yet at the same time allow to detach the accessory by simply pulling it off of the gun.

Welcome nocturnal aficionados to another installment of Friday Night Lights. Today we take a look at a relative newcomer to helmet-mounted administrative lighting. Streamlight has expanded their Sidewinder series of military lights and made the Sidewinder Stalk. It is a helmet light that has a variety of attachment methods and is dual fuel and multi-spectrum. Let’s take a closer look.

Building on the success of the original FOXTROT WML but now featuring more power and more versatility, the new SIG Sauer FOXTROT2 Weapon Mounted Light has just been announced by SIG’s Electro-Optics division. The new flashlight boasts 130 more lumens of total light output,13,000 peak candela, and 3 different user-programmable activation modes. The new light is intended for use with the SIG P320 and all of its variants, as well as 1911s, SIG SP2022, P220, P229, P226, MK-25, M17 and M18.

Emissary Development has introduced an extended switch for SureFire X300 style weapon lights called Paddle Shifter. It extends the switch upwards to the thumb of your support hand in the common modern way of gripping a semi-auto pistol, and is designed to make manipulating the light more intuitive with minimum alteration of the grip and maintaining utmost control of the weapon while activating the light.

2022 is shaping up to be a great year for the weapon mounted and EDC flashlight industry. Industry mainstay companies like SureFire came out of the gate with all-new lineups of advanced weapon lights that are perfect for the daily operator or the weekend warrior and today TFB Editor in Chief Pete brings on Andrew and Joel from SureFire to talk about their new lights as well as an inside look into how the SureFire company works. Sit back, relax and become illuminated with episode 40 of the TFB Behind the Gun Podcast. Thanks for listening folks! If you’re looking to see what Pete, Joel, and Andrew are talking about on today’s podcast, be sure to check out James Reeves’ coverage of the new SureFire Turbo series on TFBTV and TFBTV Showtime.

A recall notice has been issued by the Olight company in regards to two of their EDC flashlight models. Olight and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall for over 200,000 M2R Pro and Warrior Mini flashlights over concerns regarding inadvertent activation and overheating which could pose a burn hazard. Olight is offering customers either replacements or store credit in excess of the value of the original flashlight. The full recall notice has been posted below for your convenience.

It is Friday afternoon and you are here. I know what you want, candela! Lots of Candela. Z-Bolt was kind enough to send out their Blazer LEP weapon light for us to check out. There have been other LEP lights on Friday Night Lights but this is the only one that has FDA approval. We will go into that later so let’s take a closer look at this high-candela weapon light.

Designed specifically for the SureFire Scout Lite Pro Series of weapon-mounted lights, Midwest Industry’s new MI Scout Light Extended mounts can help you break through the darkness by providing you with a sturdy way to mount your light further forward on your rifle minimizing shadows from suppressors and muzzle brakes. In total, there are three new mounts including the MI-SCOUT-XM, MI-SCOUT-XAP, and the MI-MX8. Each mount will allow you to attach your SurFire Scout Light Pro on a variety of platforms and all come with a standard Midwest Industries Lifetime Warranty.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the Surefire booth to talk to Andrew about the new Turbo series of lights, as well as the new XSC for the Smith & Wesson Shield. See what the Turbo can do in this video.

In this SHOT Show 2022 episode of TFBTV, Hop is at Modlite getting the lowdown on Modlite’s new heads.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Amazon Deals 26. This week we’re going to talk about weapon-mounted lights for your handgun or pistol. We’re fortunate in the modern age to have access to not only a wide variety of high-quality pistol-mounted flashlights but handguns that can field these lights as well. No matter what kind of gun you have or are looking to carry, there is likely a handgun, holster, and light combo out there that will fit exactly what you need. While pistol-mounted flashlights might not be appropriate in every single case, they can be a great benefit to you in many defensive low-light situations. A light on a home defense handgun is a great idea no matter how you slice it and when out and about you can’t really predict when or where threats may arise and having a light could mean the difference between spotting and identifying a threat or not seeing it at all.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Amazon Deals 24. If you were hoping that someone might have gifted you a new EDC flashlight for Christmas and were disappointed then this edition of our Weekly Amazon Deals is for you. This week we’re covering all sorts of EDC flashlights from penlights all the way up to some more heavy-duty flashlights that can dish out a lot of power. I generally find that my EDC flashlights get used most often for finding something I’ve dropped in my truck at night, around the house, at work, or on the range – you never know when one of these handly little flashlights will come into use.

There are a large variety of weapon lights on the market today. Size, output, battery type, mounting styles, and other features are just a few of the attributes that set different manufacturers and models apart from each other. What distinguishes a good light from a bad one is price, performance, and reliability. Is the Acebeam P15 Tactical Light the right weapon light for you? Let’s take a look.

When someone mentions Crimson Trace, the first thing that comes to my mind is a pistol-mounted, grip-activated visible laser. While this style of aiming device was Crimson Trace’s chief offering for years, the company has expanded significantly over time – particularly since their acquisition by Smith & Wesson in 2016. Today, this 27-year-old Oregonian brand sells a broad spectrum of riflescopes, red dot optics, weaponlights, a variety of laser styles, and more. One of their newer products is the CMR-301, a rail-mounted visible light/laser combo intended for use on AR-style long guns. I recently got to spend some time checking out one of these units, and will share my thoughts on it below. First, you can familiarize yourself with the CMR-301 with Crimson Trace’s official product description, copied from the product page on their website.

Valhalla Tactical makes accessories like their Rukh and have been making their Baldr line of weapon light bodies for Surefire M300, Modlite and Streamlight HL-X. Well, now they are making a new version, their Rein Baldr Hybrid Kit adds more capacity and direct mounting for your Cloud Rein weapon light.

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop and the TFB crew do some low-light and no-light shooting with the Crimson Trace Rail Master Pro series of combination white light/visible laser units. The CMR-204 and CMR-205 are for compact pistols, the CMR-207 is for full-size pistols, and the CMR-301 is for subguns and tactical carbines. We mounted them up and put them through their paces in the steel target bays at Bridle Iron South in Refugio, Texas. False color night footage was filmed through a SiOnyx Aurora and a full-spectrum Sony A7.