Tactical LED Flashlights

If you are looking for a new flashlight for your home, for your car, or for anywhere else that you might need quality light in a hurry, you should consider a tactical flashlight or torch. A tactical torch is one that is designed to be a professional flashlight and to serve the police, military, fire services, industrial workers and other professionals. These tactical lights are available to the general public and are some of the highest quality lights around.

When looking for a tactical torch, consider one that utilizes LED light bulbs. An LED light will provide you with reliability that you just can't find in a standard flashlight. LED bulbs will outlast any traditional bulb - they have a bulb life of up to ten times longer or more, depending on the brand. An LED bulb also puts out a much more powerful beam of light. The technology used to create tactical flashlights enhances the light source so that it provides the highest lumens available when you need them.

LED flashlights also use fewer batteries over time than a traditional flashlight. This is because they draw much less power from the battery source, improving the energy efficiency of the overall flashlight. This is what ultimately makes them superior to standard handheld lights. By being more energy-efficient and consuming fewer batteries over time, an LED flashlight is the superior economic investment as well.

A tactical LED light utilizes the best features of an LED and improves upon them for maximum efficiency, brightness and durability. Tactical lights are professional flashlight quality, meaning that they are the same lights used by the law enforcement, by military professionals, and by fire fighters in some of the roughest conditions possible. That means they are much more durable devices. They can take a beating and can endure extreme conditions and situations. These torches are also developed to be easy-to-use and versatile. Many quality tactical flashlights will have focusing capabilities, allowing an officer or fireman to have both a spot light and a focused beam light at their disposal in one piece of equipment. Some lights also have strobing features and easy to use beam transitioning. These are features that are not only helpful for professionals but can be very helpful in survival situations while hunting or camping.

For the typical home owner, it may seem that a tactical flashlight would be excessive. However, knowing that no emergency is too great for your flashlight is a reassurance many families can appreciate. Having a light that can handle any kind of emergency from a tornado to a stalled car, offers you and your loved ones a special kind of peace of mind.

TA Associates Completes $200 Million Investment in 5.11 Tactical

A leading growth private equity and buyout firm, today announced it has completed a $200 million investment in 5.11 Tactical, a rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor of apparel and accessories focused primarily in the law enforcement market. TA will hold a majority stake in 5.11 Tactical and the senior management team will remain in place.

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Headquartered in Modesto, California, and founded in 2003, 5.11 Tactical is the only company providing a full line of functional products to law enforcement and public safety personnel. Built on a foundation of durability, quality and value, the company's superior products enhance the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals. 5.11 Tactical's apparel includes pants, shirts, shorts, vests, belts and uniforms, as well as outerwear, underwear, footwear and accessories. The company was ranked #211 on the 2007 Inc. 500, Inc. magazine's annual ranking, by revenue growth, of privately-held, independent, U.S.-based companies.

"We are delighted to make this investment in 5.11 Tactical, which has become a leader in the tactical/law enforcement market through creative sourcing and product development, and an innovative retail strategy," said Jeffrey T. Chambers, a Managing Director at TA Associates who will join the company's Board of Directors. "Led by an exceptional management team, the company has a record of rapid growth across product categories and we see significant opportunity for continued expansion."

"We are very pleased to enter into this partnership with TA Associates," said Dan Costa, CEO of 5.11 Tactical. "TA has an enviable record of helping profitable companies accelerate growth, and we will leverage their proven industry and investment expertise to continue seeking new growth opportunities."

"While most public safety apparel and gear manufacturers have traditionally focused on one or a small number of product verticals, 5.11 Tactical has built a product line that we believe is unmatched in its breadth," said Jon E. Kossow, a Principal at TA Associates who will also join the company's Board of Directors. "As the only broad-line designer and distributor of law enforcement gear and apparel, 5.11 Tactical is highly regarded in the law enforcement market. With this loyal customer base and a quality product, the company is well-positioned to continue its growth."

Founded in 1968, TA Associates is one of the world's leading private equity firms, with extensive expertise in the consumer and retail sectors. TA's prior investments in these sectors include AND 1, Car Toys, Eastern Mountain Sports, Jenny Craig, Lumber Liquidators, M and M Direct, PowerBar, Steve & Barry's, Tempur-Pedic International and United Pet Group.

.11 Tactical Series creates Training Alliance

5.11 Tactical Series has recently formed the 5.11 Training Alliance by teaming up with three top law enforcement training companies and eight law enforcement product retailers to provide a unique and free training opportunity for police officers and law enforcement departments around the United States. Operational Skills Group LLC, Trident Concepts LLC and Tactical Watreborne Operations will each provide a series of training courses covering such topics as security force training, combative pistol operations and tactical boating operations.

5.11 Tactical Series

The Field Ops watch from 5.11 features the Sureshot ballistic calculator. A shooter can input ballistic, environmental and target data and receive shooting results in MILS, TMOA and SMOA formats. The watch also includes a compass, alarm, chronograph, countdown timer and hourly chime functions, along with other features. The Field Ops watch is available in coyote brown, OD green and black. An interactive demonstration is available at the 5.11 Tactical Series Web site.


5.11 Tactical Series