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What are the best weapon lights? That changes as technology develops, but here is some reading to help you with an informed answer.

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New Handgun Lights: SHOT 2025

by PDF | Feb 2, 2025 | Guns | Weapon Lights

A number of new handgun lights (and other pistol light/laser attachments) were on display during SHOT Show 2025. Here’s a rundown of some.

Nothing from a Vacuum: Weapon Mounted Lights

by Dave Merrill | Jul 19, 2023 | Learnin' | All the Lumens, Low Light | No Light, Weapon Lights

The weapon lights on today’s rifles and pistols weren’t invented in a vacuum, and certainly aren’t new. Let’s talk WMLs then compared to now.

Light and Lumens: You Want it All, or You’re Wrong

by Aaron Cowan | Jul 17, 2023 | Learnin' | All the Lumens, COWAN!, EDC Flashlight, Handheld Lights, Low Light | No Light, Tactical Flashlight, Weapon Lights

We discuss light and lumens a lot here, partially because we’re gay for flashlights, but mostly because it’s a damned important topic.

This is a great place to compare prices and see what’s in stock.

Streamlight Micro Weapon Light: new TLR6 models available

by Mad Duo | Feb 10, 2021 | Guns | Low Light | No Light, Streamlight, Weapon Lights

Streamlight has a micro weapon light for several models of pistol, including the Glock 48, Glock 43x, Springfield Hellcat, and SIG P365.

Shotgun Flashlight Options: a LIT Thursday Threesome

by Travis Pike | Oct 22, 2020 | Guns | Long Guns, Scattergats: Gospel of the Gauge, Thursday Threesome, Weapon Lights

Need a scattergun light? Here are three shotgun flashlight models from well-known weapon light companies: Surefire, Streamlight, and Steiner.

Olight Flashlights Review: S14 & S24 Baton

by Jim Davis | Aug 12, 2020 | Musings | All the Lumens, Featured Articles, Weapon Lights

People are depending on these pieces of gear with their lives, and to me, that seems to be a disservice to those buying these products. I absolutely would not trust my life to one of these lights, there are far better products out there to choose from. Caveat Emptor.

In4med-16: A DARC grad’s Close Quarters Carbine

by Frank Woods | Jul 21, 2020 | Musings | CQB, Featured Articles, Low Light | No Light, MAWL Modular Advanced Weapon Laser, Nice Rack!, Weapon Lights

A CQB Carbine should be purpose-built and -equipped. In this case, an HK416 with MAWL, Surefire, and other accessories makes for a DARC-informed weapon. Learn WHY.