Andrew K
Casper, WY

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I cannot say thank you enough, SureFire, for building a product that not only never quits but is built tough enough to literally save lives! I will never forget my time in Iraq with my brothers and sisters and how much we depended on your flashlights and WeaponLights nightly. Thank you again for your fine products!

Sgt. Stephen F.
Colorado Springs, CO

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I’ve come to rely on my SureFire products not only for me but also for my loved ones. I may not always have a firearm on me, but I’ll never be without my SureFire. Thanks for saving my hide.

Jacques D.
Crowley, LA

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Joel Z.
Ithaca, MI

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Thomas C.
Columbia, SC

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After that mission, I ordered two lights for each of my soldiers, plus the attachments that hook it to our body armor. It’s such a small item, but it gives us that much more confidence and ability to keep our trucks on the road in Afghanistan. My SureFire is the benchmark for any flashlight that comes in front of me, and they usually just don’t compare. Thank you, SureFire.

Timothy E.
Albany, OR

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The electrical system decided to choose that moment to go on the fritz. The cockpit and instrument lights are on a single fuse, and this fuse decided to give in then and there. Changing a fuse during normal conditions isn't too much of a challenge, but when you're racing a thunderstorm home, it isn't what you want to find yourself doing. I always carry my Surefire E2D LED Defender^® with me when flying, as this light is perfect for doing pre-flight checks. I knew exactly where it was, and I went straight for it. The low-output setting was everything I needed and not a lumen too much. Without that light, I wouldn't have been able to keep track of my instruments, and with too much light, I would have blinded myself in the small cockpit.

Needless to say, I made a makeshift fixture for it between my teeth and used it to get home safely. Prior to that moment, my E2D LED Defender was always just an accessory; after my storm-fleeing flight, it became a necessity and a safety net.

Jay W.
Edmunds, WA

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Shortly after the purchase, I was dispatched to a breaking-and-entering-in-progress call. Unbeknownst to me, the suspect, who had significant mental health issues, was attempting to hack his way through the backdoor of a house with a machete. When I arrived, he walked rapidly towards me from the back of the house with an enraged look on his face and his machete raised over his head. He initially disregarded my commands to halt, so I lit him up with my 6R. Because of the ability of my SureFire to illuminate the scene at a distance, there remained adequate space between the two of us for me to initially respond without the use of deadly force. Additionally, this individual was significantly disoriented by my bright light, and this enabled me to convince him to drop the weapon. He was then taken into custody without incident.

Although this happened over two decades ago, I clearly remember the moment at which he stopped and considered his position. It was evident in the varied, fleeting expressions on his brightly lit face. Without my 6R to send out a shield of light, I would not have been able to identify and respond to this threat so efficiently and effectively. They say that nothing good happens in the dark, but a SureFire changes that equation. Since then, I have come a long way in a career where change is the only constant. However, the reliability of this flashlight has not changed; I still have it with me, and it still works perfectly. In fact, I will have a SureFire within reach until the day I die—because this “lifesaving” piece of equipment ensured that day wasn’t 20 years ago.

Kevin D.
Davidsonville, MD

I pulled out my G2X^™ Pro from my pocket and lit up its low-output mode in the total darkness. The guy had signs of hyperventilation, so we gave him first aid by taking off some of his clothes and giving him some water. One of my men and I carried him to the standby ambulance, and I used my G2X to light up the path. With its 200 lumens of bright light, I could easily spot the ambulance parked 400 meters away. As we marched back to our rest area, an instructor summoned me and asked to take a look at my flashlight. It was the brightest one he had ever seen, and he was surprised by its small size.

Thank you, SureFire. My mate was able to return to the training due to the immediate medical attention he received because your product made it so much easier to get him to the ambulance.

Prert S.
Kratumban, Thailand

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I immediately called the police as I ran over to the house. I remember seeing the young lady try to run out of the house but getting pulled back inside by a male who was obviously larger and stronger than she was. The screen door was open, and it was obvious the young lady was taking quite a beating. The man raised his bottle, possibly to hit her, and I instinctively yelled out and hit him with my flashlight beam, momentarily blinding and disorienting him. He backed off, and the woman was taken to the hospital when the cops and an ambulance arrived.

I am very thankful to have had my flashlight with me that night; otherwise I don't know how I would have gotten that physical abuser’s attention and hindered him from further abusing the young lady. She was hurt bad, and it is very possible that, in his drunken state, he could have killed her. Many thanks to SureFire for making such a great product that is both reliable and resilient under the gun.

Steven B.
Chesterton, IN

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David P.
Auburn, AL

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I credit your outstanding product to keeping me and everyone else travelling around me that night safe, and I thank you for making such great and reliable products!

Aleks S.
Denver, CO

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Bruce B.
Madison, MS

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I sincerely believe that intruder intended to harm me, and I hate to think what the outcome might’ve been if I hadn’t had my SureFire. Your brand has proven itself to me, and I have since recommended it to my friends. Thanks, SureFire!

Gabriel S.
Norman, OK

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Instinctively, I reached for my SureFire E2DL Defender^® that’s always on my belt. I gave each of them a flash to the face with its blinding beam. One guy then deployed a folder, so I blinded him with a second flash of light and struck him in the arm with the flashlight’s Strike Bezel^®, causing him to drop the knife. Before the situation could escalate even more, I ran away—none of them were able to follow me because they were all temporarily blinded.

Thanks to my E2DL, I was able to escape a deadly situation without getting hurt or having to seriously hurt anyone. Now I always carry at least two SureFires on me, one as a backup, wherever I go. Thanks, SureFire!

Yunseok C.
Ridgewood, NJ

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Todd C.
Sacramento, CA

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We tried to talk our way out of the situation, but nothing helped—until we proposed to make a trade for our freedom. We offered them money, but they would not take it. We offered our fishing equipment, but again they refused. Finally, remembering my SureFire 9P^® Original (now discontinued) was in my pack, I dug it out and showed it to them. I turned it on and lit up the darkness, impressing the guards with its output. We had a deal: my favorite flashlight for our freedom. It was scary night, but thanks to SureFire quality, there was a happy ending—for both parties.

George J.
Tbilisi, Georgia

My E2DL allowed me to be helpful and assertive at a safe distance to interrupt and de-escalate a dangerous situation—without having to get physical or put myself directly in harm’s way. When my friends ask me for a recommendation on an everyday-carry or weapon-mounted light, I always tell them that other brands are for when you just WANT a light, but SureFires are for when you NEED a light.

John H.
Philadelphia, PA

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Thanks, SureFire, for helping my marriage!

Benjamin G.
Morrisville, NC

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Turned out the boy had fallen on some slippery logs, twisted his knee, and was stuck and terrified. The parents and several others were able to extract him successfully. They thanked me for locating the boy and lighting up the area so they could get to him. Many of them had flashlights, but none of them were much use beyond 20 feet or so. One man was completely shocked to see that I wasn't holding a giant spotlight and couldn't believe so much light could come from such a small flashlight. Numerous people left the beach, stating they had to get themselves a SureFire. I couldn't agree more. It's my faithful companion everywhere I go.

Tim D.
West Vancouver, British Columbia

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In fall of 2012, Craig and I returned to the same cave. As I neared the point where I’d dropped my flashlight nearly a year ago, I reflected on that piece of equipment and how it had served me so well for so many years. Farther into the cave we found a small passage that we figured would lead to a lower level. As we descended down the 200-foot-long passage on our bellies, we came across the very hole where my E1e had fallen back in December. There, at the bottom of the hole, still submerged in cold cave water, I could see my light. I literally screamed with joy! As I pulled the light out of the water and washed the mud off, I gave its tailcap a click. To my surprise, the light immediately turned on—I was even able to use it on the rest of my adventure! Although this time I tied some 550 paracord to it first.

Great light, SureFire. You’ve got a customer for life.

Stephan P.
Palmyra, VA

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Daniel W.
Eastleigh, England

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Angela M.
East Syracuse, NY

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Robert S.
Lake Havasu, AZ

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Well, someday came very quickly—Skinny vanished into his tent and returned with a box under his arm. Every one of us was dumbfounded when Skinny produced a brand-new Surefire E2DL Defender with batteries for each of us. He said he wanted to make sure we all had an edge when it came to nighttime illumination. It was the most memorable hunting trip in a long time.

Thanks, SureFire. And thanks again, Skinny.

Rex B. & the whole hunting gang
Caldwell, ID

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The bicyclist was still unconscious by the time police and fire arrived, and I was able to assist by illuminating the area while paramedics assessed his injuries and loaded him onto a spine board to transport to a local hospital. I firmly believe that, had it not been for the 750-lumen max output of that SureFire R1 Lawman, the vehicle that came so close to running over the downed bicyclist over would have done just that. Thanks for making such excellent products.

Randy C.
San Dimas, CA

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I gave chase, my SureFire P2X Fury^™ in hand. The subject ran out of the front of the apartment towards the woods. Everywhere I shined my Fury, the subject ran away from. He ran in front of a speeding car, and I used the 500-lumen beam to light him up so he wouldn’t get hit. The subject darted into the woods, with me not far behind, and upon entering the woods a branch hit me in the face, causing me to lose sight of the subject. I turned off my Fury and waited for the subject to make a move. He did—he was picking up a big stick to hit me with. Just in time, I shined all 500 of my Fury’s lumens into his eyes, causing him to drop the stick and cover his eyes.

He was taken into custody without further incident. He told me that he was wanted for jumping bail and, if it hadn’t been for my Fury’s overwhelming beam, he planned on hitting me with that stick, taking my gun, and fleeing. Thanks to my Fury, none of those happened. I never go on shift without it. Thanks for a great product, SureFire!

Jay D.
Seaford, DE

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No more than a few meters out of the village, he turned off the road and into the jungle. He was using some cheap, no-good flashlight that was barely powerful enough to light up a bathroom medicine cabinet. I pulled out my Defender and it lit up the jungle like it was the Fourth of July. He looked at my light like he was in shock—as though he’d never seen anything so bright. We heard screaming in the distance. He had been leading me in the wrong direction with his weak flashlight, but his comrades saw the 200-lumen beam from my Defender and found us, taking us to the accident scene.

At the scene, it looked as though the vehicle had been picked up and slammed against a tree. Seven soldiers were riding in compact pickup truck that could only seat three inside. One man was barely clinging on to life: he’d been carrying his bayonet, without a scabbard, tucked into his belt and during the crash cut the femoral artery on the inside of his thigh. The artery had only been nicked, but he was losing blood rapidly, and the only hospital on the island was over 50 km away. I had to suture it immediately, so, in the pitch-black darkness of a tropical rainforest, without even the light of the moon, I handed my Defender to a corporal to hold overhead and went to work closing that artery and stopping the bleeding.

The 200 lumens of my SureFire E2DL saved that man’s life that night, both by getting me to the scene in time and by providing enough light to do what was needed to stop the bleeding.

Christopher P.
South Gate, CA

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Currently, we have been using two Surefire Minimus^™ headlamps and our trusted E2DL to navigate around the house. Although the sight of an 84-year-old grandma waddling around with a Surefire Minimus on her head may be hilarious, knowing that our grandma won't trip in the darkness and injure herself has brought the family great relief. Our E2DL has, thus far, served us the most by providing a bright 200-lumen beam in the middle of our living room. By standing the flashlight upright on its scalloped tailcap, the E2DL has been our beacon of hope and security. Our family has been gathering around the beam of light every night to share stories of our fondest memories. Although we are still freezing, SureFire has brought our hearts great warmth and confidence.

Thank you, SureFire!

Alex C.
Woodbine, Maryland

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When I returned home I purchased multiple SureFires and stashed them everywhere. During the flooding of the Mississippi in 2008, I again relied on my SureFire flashlights. I was working with a volunteer firefighter, plugging holes in a levee while using SCUBA gear. The water was so dirty I could barely see, so I rigged two SureFire G2s in Ziplock bags to my face mask and continued to place sandbags underwater.

I’ve since returned to the military and use a variety of SureFire flashlights still. Just today I was wearing my Minimus^™ headlamp as I was out into Hurricane Sandy. A SureFire is always with me, in my truck, on my adventure bike, in my backpack, stashed at home, and mounted to my weapons. I cannot envision a piece of equipment that I’ve ever owned that has had a more profound impact on my life.

Adam H.
Winfield, MO

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With only a few seconds to react, my buddy kept his light locked on the bear while I brought up my 30-06, clicked the safety off, and put the cross hairs on him and fired. That bear tumbled down the rest of the hill and landed just three yards from my feet. I’m not sure what made that bear so angry, but I sure as hell know I'm glad I always keep my SureFire close and ready. Had we not had those bright lights, I don’t think I would’ve made the shot that saved our lives.

Matt S.
Gray, ME

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Todd F.
Nashville, TN

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A couple of minutes later, the riot came into the house. We tried to get out, but the police were shooting, so we just took cover. The police then proceeded to throw a flash-bang grenade through the window and—BOOM! Luckily, I had my EP4s in my ears and, as the police came in, asking questions to all the other now-deaf people, I was able to hear and explain what had happened and to assist them in identifying the riot members. If I hadn't had my EP4s in, I probably would’ve wound up in jail, or even much worse.

Jean R.
Santiago, Chile

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When asked to leave, the linebacker charged me, leaving me only a moment to think. There was only one other bouncer on duty with me, and neither of us were a match for the raw strength of this man. I instinctively reached for my SureFire Fury and shined the 500-lumen beam into his face. The light was so focused that it didn't bounce of the walls and blind us, but it stopped him dead in his tracks. I had no trouble convincing him to leave after that.

The experience left in indelible impression on my coworkers. Now that we all carry SureFires as part of our uniforms, we've had to use far less force on the job.

Jeremy S.
Moorpark, CA

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Woo B.
Oakridge, TN

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Thanks, SureFire.

Kevin C.
West Palm Beach, FL

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As to how they got out of the unit in the first place, it was a very cold night, and judging from their temperature and the bluish color of their skin, it appears they slipped around the corner at first shift chow movement. But all that really matters is that they did not get out—and they two of them got a longer stay with us than they originally bargained for. It’s a good thing I had my SureFire, because without it I wouldn't have been able to spot them from so far away.

Chris S.
Lodge, SC

See the 6PX Pro flashlight:

One night, while on patrol my brother ran into a dangerous situation late at night during a routine traffic stop. The suspect was driving drunk and also turned out to be violating his parole. While my brother was running the plates, the man stepped out of his vehicle with a baseball bat, knowing his cover had been blown and not wanting to return to prison. My brother, not wanting to escalate the situation to the use of lethal force, took out his 6PX and shined it in the suspect’s eyes. The man was instantly disoriented, allowing my brother to subdue him and take him into custody.

Thanks, SureFire, for doing what you do so well. I’m planning on getting my brother the new Lawman soon to complement his 6PX.

Victor P.
Hellertown, PA

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After unsuccessfully searching for my dog by car, I continued my search by foot through the parks and paths around my neighborhood. It was dark now, and the snow accumulated past my ankles, making it harder and harder to continue searching. The search went on for three hours after the snow had started until I finally got around to checking the forest behind a park. The wind was blowing very hard, but I knew I had to keep screaming my dog's name.

Finally, thanks to my E2L Outdoorsman, I spotted a spot of light yellow in the snow through all the stormy conditions. I ran to my dog as fast as I could, only to find he had slid down a hill due to the snowy ground and was entrapped in a thorn bush. The sleek blade of my EW-10 was sharp and sturdy enough to slice through thick vines of the thorn bush, and the cord-cutter on the back let me cut safely near my dog. I soon had him freed, and we both headed home safely.

If not for outstanding performance of both the flashlight and utility knife, there would be one less dog in my neighborhood and a family with broken hearts. These SureFire products allowed me to find and rescue my dog as swiftly as possible, with no harm done to the dog. I can’t thank SureFire enough for helping to save my dog’s life. Keep making your reliable products and, more importantly, keep making them to save lives and help those in need. Thank you again, SureFire.

Jeff K.
Commack, NY

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The female bartender asked the disgruntled drunk to leave, but he was having none of it. It was a small bar, and she was the only one working that night, so a buddy and I lent a hand and escorted the belligerent drunk out the door. The bartender thanked us, and everybody went about their business; my friends and I took our drinks to the patio area outside.

For some reason I’m still not sure of, I thought to turn around at just the right moment, because if I hadn’t I would have taken a mailbox to the face from the angry drunk. In an instant, I whipped out my SureFire E2DL Defender^® and had its 200-lumen beam in his eyes. An instant later and the bartender was spraying a can of pepper spray into his face. The drunk took another wild swing, so I left an impression on him—specifically his forehead, with the Strike Bezel^® of my Defender, which was enough to get him to vacate the premises.

The police arrived a few minutes later, and I used my Defender once again to illuminate and identify the drunk, who was in an adjacent parking lot, hopefully contemplating his poor life choices. We left the cops to do their job and we went back to enjoying our drinks. A short while later, one of the officers came into the bar and asked "Who's got the SureFire?" I told him that I did and showed him my light, asking him how he knew I had a SureFire. He pulled an identical light off his duty belt and said, "I recognized the impression in his forehead."

Thanks, SureFire. You've got a customer for life!

Matt K.
Kirkland, WA

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Upon arriving at base camp, everyone had to show their equipment to the guides. The guides did not like my idea of my Helmet Lights and did not want to hear about how they are bright and the best helmet-mounted lights money can buy. I was given another brand of headlamp but told that I could still use my helmet.

Fast forwarding to summit day, we were hit by a heavy storm and close to -50° F degree weather. Our headlamps we were given all failed in the extreme cold. It was 4:45 a.m., and we were nowhere near the summit when we were forced to turn around, but it was pitch black out. I had stashed my two Helmet Lights in my pack and was able to locate them and attach them both to the rails on my helmet. I was able to guide six people to safety with those two HL1-As.

Now anything from SureFire is not only allowed by those guides, it’s probably mandatory. Thanks, SureFire.

Sean D.
Antelope, CA

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Concerned for the welfare of the child, I ran into the bank and found the mother. She was depositing a check and was planning to be in and out. When we got back to the car the mother was frantic. She was looking for her keys for what seemed an eternity when she realized the worst: she had locked them inside the car. I suggested that she call a tow truck while I radioed for a paramedic. At this point it had been well over 10 minutes in the blistering heat, and all the EMTs were tied up because of the heat wave, and the tow truck was nowhere to be found.

Realizing we couldn’t wait any longer, I took out my SureFire Pen I (EWP-01) that I usually use to fill out citations and told everyone to back away. I used its window-breaker tailcap to smash the driver’s side window out and opened the door to remove the toddler and hand him to his relieved mother. The EMT showed up almost 20 minutes later, and they checked out the toddler to find that he was fortunately okay. I got a cheer from the small crowd that had gathered around the scene, and later a special commendation at work.

All in all, I was just doing my job when something out of the ordinary happened, and thanks to quick thinking and my SureFire Pen, a potentially deadly incident was averted. It’s not often that a “meter maid” gets praise from strangers for doing their job. Thanks, SureFire.

Dominic C.
San Rafael, CA

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My trusty 6P is not only my faithful companion but a souvenir of 13 years of a lot of fun and excitement. Thanks, SureFire, for making a great product that I can trust my life to.

James B.
Knoxville, TN

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Thanks, SureFire.

Jeremy J.
McSherrystown, PA

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I found a driver pinned in a jeep; he had clearly rolled it a few times. I helped him get out of the jeep and pulled him to a safe place before climbing back up the ravine to my truck to get a blanket. I had already called for help, so I took the blanket back down and covered up the driver and stayed with him until help came. Then I climbed back up, using my Defender to light the way, to help the police and EMTs.

A state trooper thanked me and told me it was a good thing I found him, because as badly cut up as he was and as cold as it was, he would’ve surely died by morning. I owe my safety and that driver’s life to my Defender, and I never leave home without it.

Roger L.
Chubbuck, ID

See the E2D LED Defender

Thank you very much for standing behind your product. I love all of my SureFire flashlights.

Scott C.
San Carlos, CA

See the E1L Outdoorsman

Forty-eight hours later, I heard a snowmobile search party nearby, but with the doors frozen shut and a couple of hundred pounds of snow on the car, I could not get out of the car. My son reminded me that I had my SureFire Pen in the glove compartment, so I used its glass-breaker tailcap to break the tempered glass window of the door. It shattered with very little effort—thank goodness, because I was very weak and scared. We were able to dig our way out, and we both survived the near-death experience. Now I always carry my SureFire pen with me.

Thank you, SurFire. Never stop making and improving your outstanding tactical equipment.

Chris S.
Selma, CA

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We were informed that there had been a series of explosions on a main supply route. We arrived, and with the help of my SureFires, I was able to light up the night, locating all the evidence needed to rebuild the initial device and locate a 60-pound IED buried in a dark spot in the road. There is no doubt that my SureFire combo helped save time, money, and perhaps even the lives of my fellow Marines. Thanks.

S Sgt. Pedro H.
Oceanside, CA

See the E2D LED Defender and SureFire Headlamps

A police officer was already on the scene, and he looked pretty overwhelmed. I and a few other drivers got out of our cars to see what we could do to help. The officer told everyone to get back in their cars—except for me. He called me over and asked me to help divert traffic. I gladly obliged, grabbing my G2X^™ Pro to assist the officer in redirecting cars until official help arrived.

After the situation was under control, the officer thanked me and I asked him why he selected me to help. “Easy,” he said, nodding at the SureFire cap on my head, “your hat.” He said he was familiar with SureFire and the types of people who use their products. SureFire represents more than just quality illumination tools; it represents a certain brand of people. In this particular officer’s eyes, strong, capable, people who can be relied on for help. Thanks, SureFire.

Victor P.
Hellertown, PA

See the SureFire G2X Pro flashlight

During the months in Kandahar, our team responded to multiple sites, all in the middle of the night. One night, our team was inserted under fire. The helicopter and team were taking fire; one round hit the tool box they had and bounced off a team member’s helmet. As they took up firing positions, they had the IFFs on their Helmet Lights on. Overwatch provided a Reaper drone that picked up the IFF signals and clearly identified the bad guys from the good guys.

I have no doubt, SureFire, that you provided the necessary tools that saved the lives of my men, preventing friendly fire and getting them home safely. From a grateful and proud team, thank you for having our backs.

Joseph K.
Fort Campbell, KY

PS: I got the go-ahead to order more Helmet Lights. Thanks, Big Army. Also, thanks for the easy-to-find NSNs.

See the SureFire Helmet Lights

After a few months on the street, I started to realize just how heavy my flashlight was to carry around. I also noticed how every time I did a building search or a traffic stop how much duller it was compared to many of the other more senior officers’ lights. I finally broke down and asked a senior officer what flashlight he carried. He said proudly that it was a SureFire. I asked him if they were any good, and you would have thought I just cursed out his mother. “Any good?” he said incredulously. “If you don’t have one for patrol, you’re an idiot.”

Well, for the next month or so I packed my lunch and saved up enough money to buy two SureFire lights. Why two? Because we have a saying on the force: One is none, and two is one. (Murphy's Law). After seven years of service I now carry two SureFire 6P® flashlights and an M3 (since replaced with M3LT) when I’m on patrol. I also have an X300® handgun light and M951 carbine WeaponLight. I can’t tell you how many times my SureFire lights have helped me successfully complete my job duties. Whether it’s searching a vehicle for drugs, a building search, or an area search, I don’t do anything without my SureFire lights.

Thank you, SureFire, for making a quality product that I use to keep me safe when times seem dark.

John S.
Phoenix, AZ

See the 6P Original and M3LT flashlights and the M951XM07 and X300 WeaponLights:

Well, as evening turned to night I knew I had to get back to camp soon. I had my trusty SureFire flashlight, given to me by my wife, with me to guide me home. The only problem was that I’d ventured off the beaten path and was unable to find my way back. I turned on my radio and tried calling for assistance, but neither the guide nor my brother answered. Frantically I tried every station but nobody answered. With only a day’s worth of food, I knew I couldn't survive too long with the freezing temperatures every night.

Two days later, as I was still trying to find my way back to camp, I heard a rolling thunder in the distance: it was a search-and-rescue helicopter. I feverishly thought of what I could do to make myself more noticeable and decided to give my Surefire flashlight a try, even though it was broad daylight. The thick woods were blocking me from the helicopter, but I trusted my flashlight to cut through the trees and get the attention of the search-and-rescue team. I waved the flashlight, pointing the beam at the helicopter, and to my amazement, the helicopter quickly spotted me. Believe me when I say that that rescue was the happiest moment of my life. If it hadn’t been for my SureFire flashlight and its radiant beam, I may have not made it out of those woods. I thank my wife every time I go hunting for purchasing that SureFire flashlight for me.

Michael N.
Fresno, TX

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I parked by the roadside, and the officer began taking down my information. He used a small, police-issued LED light made by another manufacturer to write up the ticket, but the light was dim and he was having difficulty reading the small print on my license. So I fished the SureFire E2D LED Defender^® that I always carry out of my pocket and clicked it on. The first click activated its 200 lumens and lit up the night like daylight, so I clicked to the secondary 5-lumen beam, which was still brighter than the officer’s flashlight. The officer was so impressed with my light that he asked if he could “test out” my SureFire. I handed my light to him, and he liked it so much that he asked me where he could get one, maybe even two, of his own. We chatted for a bit, and then, to my pleasant surprise, he smiled and said he’d let me off with a warning.

Thanks, SureFire, for making one hell of a great product. Great enough to get me out of a ticket by impressing a Malaysian police officer.

Azaly R.
Seri Kembangan, Malaysia

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Soon after getting the okay, we left the wire in four trucks. Just a few seconds after we left the base, we came under heavy machinegun and AK fire from rooftop snipers. My gunner suppressed the fire, and I gave the order for my squad to dismount while the other squad provided security for us. After stacking up on the building we entered. My alpha team and I started up the stairs, while my bravo team cleared the first floor. I remember taking a few steps up and then a hail of gunfire raining down on us. I raised my M4, equipped with a SureFire M900A WeaponLight, and returned fire.

The insurgent ran toward the roof and we followed. My SAW gunner and I went toward the roof while the others cleared the second floor. We kicked the door open, and there were two men standing there—one with an AK-47, the other holding an RPK machinegun. I trained my M4 on them and blinded them with my M900A WeaponLight so they couldn’t get a good look at us. I shot the machine-gunner, and the other insurgent dropped his AK and was taken into custody.

I’m convinced that blinding SureFire M900A WeaponLight saved my life and possibly the lives of some of my men that night. Thanks, SureFire, for making such great products—especially for our military men and women. HOOAH!

Jerry G.
Evarts, KY

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My adrenaline pumping, I wasn’t sure if I was hit or not, but I reacted by tackling him to the ground. While we both struggled on the ground, I grabbed my E2D and struck him in the head. I knew instantly he was stunned, which bought me the time I needed to get away and call 911. Miraculously, the gun had misfired, so I wasn’t shot. He, however, was arrested, charged, convicted, and subsequently sent to prison.

Thanks, SureFire, for buying me the time I needed to get away from that lunatic.

Joe P.
Pawtucket, RI

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The burglar was using a flashlight in the car, but there was not enough light to get an accurate description. After a couple of minutes, the men completed their crime and began to leave. At this point, I knew they were about to get away, and I could not yet identify them properly. I was able to flash one of the men in the face with the powerful beam of my G2X^™ Pro from an approximate distance of 20 feet and got an excellent look at him. The man fled on foot, but was picked up by police a couple of hours later.

Thanks to my G2X giving me a good look, and me giving the police a good description, he was arrested—not just a good thing for my next-door neighbor but for several others on the block who’d had their cars broken into that night as well. Some of the property was recovered and returned to the rightful owners due to this man’s arrest.

Dan D.
Tyler, TX

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Some people say that dogs are man’s best friend, but, for me, a SureFire light is. I give them as presents to friends and family, and my father, who flies a plane in his spare time, says he loves your lights, especially when he has to check charts in the dark while flying. My older brother raves about your lights, too—ever since he was hunting and used your flashlight to help him track down a twelve-point buck! Unlike other products that break easily, your lights can truly take a licking and keep on shining.

I continue to rely on your flashlights, and I tell everyone I know that a SureFire flashlight is one product they absolutely need to own.

Hunter K.
Saint Simmons Island, GA

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Thank you, SureFire. If it hadn’t been for your E1B, I probably would’ve been on the losing end of that encounter, and my girl may’ve been molested.

Danilo N.
Torino, Italy

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Luckily, a coworker had introduced me to SureFire flashlights after seeing me carry around the infamous and bulky light I’d been issued that was rarely reliable and never bright enough. I reached back past the pager on my belt, deployed my SureFire E2D LED Defender^®, and lit the entire room up by shinning it straight up at the white ceiling. With our new, reliable light source, we were able to intubate our patient and start an I.V. to administer the necessary drugs to save the man’s life. We quickly loaded him onto the stretcher and moved him out of the house while ventilating with one hand and using the SureFire to guide our way out. We eventually made it to the hospital with no further incident, and our patient made a full recovery.

Thanks, SureFire, for saving the day.

Matt L.
Flowood, MS

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I live in the beautiful state of Idaho, and my family and I were on our last camping trip of the season in an area known as Island Park. We were camping in our 26-foot trailer, and it was a cold, dark night—one of the coldest of the year. My wife and youngest son had already retired into our trailer, but my six-year-old son and I decided to sit around the campfire until it died out. There we were, sitting in our chairs and enjoying the fire, when my yellow lab, tied up behind us, starting getting really fidgety and began to bark. I told him to stop, so he wouldn’t wake up all the other campers, but he continued. I went over to him, grabbed him, and pointed my SureFire M3 CombatLight into the direction of the woods he was barking at and said, “See, there’s nothing there to be barking at.” Boy was I wrong. Instead of the beam of light penetrating the woods, it illuminated the face of a grizzly bear standing less than five feet away from us!

The bright light from my M3 seemed to stun the bear as I stared in shock at his face, having never been so close to a grizzly before, marveling at how big he was. My son was still sitting by the fire, frozen in fear, and my dog had broken free from his harness and was barking frantically at the bear from behind me. As soon as the bear lowered he head to avoid the piercing beam of light, screamed at my son to run and get inside the trailer while I scooped up the dog and bolted for the trailer, practically throwing my son and dog inside and slamming the door behind us. The scariest part was that, as soon as the light was off of the bear, it was so dark that I had no idea where he was. Did he run off? Was he right behind us?

The next morning, rangers came by to ask questions and let us know how lucky we were. They told us that, that same day, a father and son hunting in Montana, about 60 miles away, had an encounter with a grizzly, and the grizzly mauled the father to death. When the ranger saw my M3 holstered to my belt, he asked if that was the flashlight I’d used and asked to see it. He was blown away at how bright it was and told me he was convinced the flashlight was responsible for saving our lives. “That beam is insane,” he said. “It must have disorientated the bear enough to allow you to get away.”

Just thought I’d let you know that it’s not always military and law enforcement guys that your products save—us civilians have stories of our own. Afterwards, I half jokingly told my wife that we were going to buy a new M6LT, and when I showed her how bright it was, even compared to our M3, she said, “We have got to get that for camping, because I am not going back out there without something like that!” Thank you for making such a great light. This could’ve ended a lot different—as in worse—if I’d been carrying another brand of flashlight.

Ernesto M.
Ammon, ID

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I approached the man, with courtesy, knowing he was drunk, and told him that was foolish of him to do such a thing, and I asked for an apology. He and his friends took offense, and the bubbly drunks suddenly turned into an angry foursome. The great ketchup warrior tried to give me a right hook to the jaw, but missed, and I ran for it, all four of them in tow after me. After 200 meters or so, two of them ran out of stamina and balance, leaving me with only two on my tail. I ran into a crowd of people, in the entrance of the train station, waiting for taxis or to be picked up. Being drunk and confused, my two pursuers lingered around the crowd instead of coming after me. As they lingered, I turned my V2 Vampire on and, wow, what a bright light! I shined it into their eyes and shouted, “Police, stay right there, you two!” The sheer blinding intensity of the V2 Vampire’s light was enough to spook them off; they ran off with their tails between their legs, until my sober eyes couldn't see them anymore.

I’m positive that if I hadn’t made that invaluable purchase from SureFire, I would probably be missing a row of teeth now. Buy the V2 Vampire, if you can. It’ll be the purchase of your lifetime. Thanks, SureFire, and keep lighting up the dark.

Armin T.
Purley, UK

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I ran and grabbed my wife to get her out. Once safely in the parking lot, we realized that the roof above our unit and the apartment below us were engulfed in flames—and that our puppy, the newest member of our family, was crying out, still locked in his cage. I couldn’t just leave him behind, so I ran back in and kicked the door open. Black smoke rushed out. I grabbed the pair of SureFire G2 flashlights I’d earlier set on the coffee table and, after turning them both on, used one to prop the door open and the other to search for the dog.

I grabbed him and a few other important things and tried to leave, but the smoke got even more intense. With my adrenaline pumping and all of the smoke and heat, I lost my way. That’s when I saw the bright light of the G2 holding the door open. I went toward it, almost tripping on collapsed roof supports several times, but I literally ran toward the light and out the apartment.

Everyone survived, including our pup, and two days later I went back into the apartment to collect the things that weren’t destroyed. There wasn’t much, but one of the things that did survive was the G2 I stuck under the door to keep it open. The tailcap and bezel were melted, but, sure enough, the light still worked after popping a new set of batteries in it.

We've since moved to a new home, and in EVERY room there is at least one SureFire. Most are LEDs, except for the two original G2s, which remind me every day how they helped me and our puppy get out safely.

Andrew A.
Dallas, TX

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After medevac and return to The States, my equipment was returned to me. Every weapon attachment was busted; however, my SureFire WeaponLight and LED Helmet Light still functioned. They were cracked and peppered from shrapnel, but they still shined on, bright as ever. These lights took serious abuse but still came out on top.

I still use them when any critical situation arises. Through hell or high-water, these products work.

Wade C. - OEF 10 US Army, 82nd Airborne
Red Lodge, MT

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One night, I was machine gunner for our convoy, which is a dangerous job, but a lot less dangerous with our SureFire’s lighting up the night. On this particular night, there was some small-arms fire from the locals at a nearby village, but it wasn’t directed at us. There was also some air support in the area. As we passed the village, all of the lights suddenly went off at the same time. Keeping my infrared light on, to enhance our night vision, our company commander spotted a glint in the roadway, illuminated only by my light, which turned out to be an IED. We stayed put—safe and sound—until EOD came out and cleared the way for us. If it hadn’t been for my powerful IR light, we probably would’ve driven right over that IED.

Thank you, SureFire, for keeping us safe.

James T.
Reynoldsburg, OH

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Well, in the middle of grabbing the gunwales to brace herself, over goes the ring into the drink. Rather than dive overboard and disturb the descent of the ring, I immediately throw out the anchor while my wife stared at me in horror, utterly speechless and almost in tears. I took a big breath, grabbed my Backup, and over I went into the river, which was about nine feet deep where we were. The little torch cut right through the murky water.

I searched for about 15 minutes, but to no avail. I made one last effort and was rewarded with a jolt when I saw a sparkling glint on the river bottom and bubbles started to burst out of my mouth from laughing so hard. I surfaced with the ring in hand and a big smile on my face, which immediately grew one on my wife’s face as well. I've never been so relieved.

Any other light would have been extinguished for that amount of time underwater, but not my SureFire. My wife and I both thank you, SureFire.

Andrew L.
Quinton, VA

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When I arrived, the man was concealed in a shed, in the yard. If it wasn’t for my SureFire 6P, I wouldn’t have been able to see him—and that he was armed with a 7mm magnum rifle. My SureFire was so bright that the man kept repeating for me to get that bright ‘GD’ light out of his eyes. It gave me the only tactical advantage I had, since I was standing in the open front yard, covered in snow, under a street light. Unfortunately, things escalated, and I had to shoot the individual when he pointed the rifle at me, but if it hadn’t been for my SureFire, things could’ve turned out much worse for me.

You guys make amazing products that make a world of difference. I have SureFire lights on my AR15, shotgun, and duty belt. And that 6P I used was given to me by my sister the day I graduated the academy—16 years ago.

Joseph W.
Winchester, KY

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If it wasn’t for my Backup, I don't know what might’ve happened. It may’ve saved our lives that night. Thanks, SureFire. I couldn’t have done it without you.

Chris Z.
Glenshaw, PA

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As we were walking up the mountain, my dog, who is 12 years old, starts running up the trail at a pretty brisk pace. I thought nothing of it, but then I turned on the 200 lumens of my flashlight and saw three porcupines waddling up the ski run, right where my dog was headed. I called for him, and he came back to me, but just as he arrived, I pointed my flashlight up to the right to reveal a giant grizzly bear no more than 20 yards away, walking straight toward us. I grabbed my dog by the skin on the back of his neck, and we very slowly and quietly turned around and headed back down the mountain to the house.

Moral of the story: I was super stoked that I had my SureFire on me, because if I didn't, my dog and I would’ve walked right into that bear.

Cooper M.
Boulder, CO

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I called for the police to respond, for our safety, and was told they were so busy that it would take a while. My partner and I attempted to calm the patient down, but that would only last so long before the voices took over. As time passed, the patient became more and more restless. I kept checking for the cops; 45 minutes had passed, and they still hadn't arrived. All of a sudden, the patient stated, “I know how I’m going to handle this,” and I got the feeling that something wasn’t right. He got up and quickly moved to the kitchen, which was completely dark due to the lack of lighting. I got up and followed him and could see that he had something in his hand.

I shined my LX2 on the counter and saw that he had a large kitchen knife in his hand and was making a motion as though he were going to stab himself. I yelled at him, he looked up at me, and lunged at me with the knife from about five feet away. I raised my LX2 and fired the light directly into his eyes, catching him off guard and starling him. To my amazement, he dropped the knife and backed himself into the fridge. His wife came running in to help calm him down, and this time it worked.

Ever since I purchased my first SureFire, friends and family have mocked me for spending that much on a flashlight. Now I tell them how my SureFire saved my life, which shuts them up quick. Thank you for making such a brilliant, dependable light that also serves as a backup self-defense tool—and for saving my life.

Steve L.
Waukesha, WI

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After some excitement and a lot of yelling, the dog finally came back into the house, but he was not ready to settle down because he knew there was still an intruder on the property. So I grabbed my new 6PX Pro and headed out the backdoor. The moose, already annoyed and on high alert, headed straight in my direction as soon as I stepped outside. I clicked the tailcap twice, for the 200-lumen maximum output, and lit up the angry moose. She immediately changed direction from heading straight for me and veered around to the other side of the house. A few minutes later, the faithful dog had a look around the property to be sure all was safe, and we both headed back inside. Thanks to the 6PX Pro, we resolved a dangerous situation without lethal force to the moose or any injuries to man or his best friend.

Ryan B.
Fairbanks, AK

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Ryan S.
DuBois, PA

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Benjamin C.
Midland, MI

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The fire department didn't let us in until the next day. Everything was pretty much gone; the house was a total loss. I noticed on the now-collapsed dinner table my SureFire M6^® Guardian^®, [now superseded by the M6LT Guardian--Ed.] standing upright. It had been in the living room, and I guess one of the firefighters must have placed it there. I pressed the switch and it lit right up. The lanyard was burned off, part of the rubber switch was melted, and the lens glass was smoky, but the light still worked. Where everything else was destroyed in the living room, only the SureFire M6 survived. A true testimony to the quality of the product.The only two items I have from before the fire are my Randall knife and SureFire M6, two things needed for emergencies. The M6 is now in my glove compartment, where it has come to good use numerous times since. I am an ordinary guy; I don't work tactical in any way. I just believe that the few items a man has should be the best quality he can afford. You have a customer for life, SureFire.

Ken K.
Honolulu, HI

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Randy S.
Aiken, SC

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On one particular dive, our group was diving on a wreck, in 48 feet of water, when one of the ladies in the group found a Surefire WeaponLight on the ocean floor. It had apparently been down there for some time, based on all the build-up on it. When we resurfaced and got back on the boat, she took the light apart and wiped it down thoroughly to clean off the crud and dry it. When she put it back together and hit the on switch, it still worked!

Any product that's built with such quality and durability to withstand time on the bottom of the ocean is an outstanding product, in my book. When I return to the States next month, I will be saving up the money to buy a SureFire light for my civilian job. I most definitely will be carrying it with me all the time, especially on my next deployment.

Gary B., Petty Officer 2nd Class
High Point, NC

After looking around for a few hours, I headed back up. On the way up, I realized my light had fallen out of my pocket. After searching the elevator and bottom of the shaft for hours, I finally gave up and headed home. The next day, someone was knocking on my door. It was the manager of the mines, holding my E2DL. He told me that they'd found the light under the elevator, jamming the gears. He was amazed that it hadn't been crushed under the pressure, and so was I. Thanks, SureFire, for making such elite products that I now know will survive just about anything.

Zachary R.
West Frankfort, IL

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Kelvin M.
Bangkok, Thailand

See the E1B flashlight:

Eric R.
Miami, FL

See the E1B flashlight:

Officer Mike S.
Aliso Viejo, CA

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Dave M.
Indianapolis, IN

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Well, one beautiful fall day, my friend and I were out on a hike in a wildlife preserve near where I live. We both really enjoyed the hike; however, upon our return to our vehicles, my friend noticed that the L4 I'd given him was missing. He was pretty distraught, but there wasn't much we could do it was getting dark, and we'd walked over five miles of trails, way too much to search after dark so he resigned himself to the loss. A few months later, my dad and I decided to go on the same hike at the same wildlife preserve. We jokingly told my friend that we'd keep an eye out for his L4, knowing there was virtually no chance we'd find it. Well, about an hour into the hike my dad said, "Look," and there, stuck in the mud, was my friends L4. I picked it up out of the mud and clicked it on, and it worked! That light had survived over a foot of snow, repeated freezing and thawing, and over two months in the elements, with no adverse effects.

I ended up trading my buddy another light for this L4, and I still carry it every day on my duty belt. Thanks for making such reliable products.

Micah L.
Homer, NE

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AJ T.
Seattle, WA

See the E2DL flashlight:

Thad W.
Summersville, MO

See the 6P Original flashlight:

Eric Z.
Albany, NY

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Kevin J.
New York, NY

Zach S.
Temecula, CA

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Brent B.
Newfoundland, Canada

Ben Gibson
Goldsboro, NC

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DuWaine Emmons
Kuna, ID

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Keith Garcia

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One day, my wife discovered a SureFire flashlight in a spy shop in London. Since that day, I never go out without one, and often two, SureFire flashlights and spare batteries. Unfortunately, very few people with RP have heard of SureFire flashlights, or know about the great intensity and superb quality of your products. And rather than direct patients to SureFire, local RP experts in Boston have instead urged patients to purchase expensive infrared optical devices, a much less cost-effective alternative.

I'm indebted to SureFire, and frequently tell others with my condition about your superb products.

Peter C.
Chestnut Hill, MA

Divad V.
Whitsett, NC

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Rod H.
Anchorage, AK

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Sean B.
Wichita, KS

See the G2 flashlight and the KX4 conversion head:

Threading film precisely inside film cameras and checking for dust and foreign objects is one of the main tasks of a camera assistant. When an assistant director says to check the gate after a take, it is the camera assistant's job to check the gate area of the camera for any foreign objects that might show up on the film. Upon our approval, we move on to the next camera set-ups. This process requires a good, dependable flashlight, as we have to inspect a very small film gate very thoroughly. SureFire flashlights are the camera crew's choice and have been for years. We use them every day, and SureFire never fails us. They're bright, robust, durable, and feature long- lasting bulbs, at affordable prices.

We camera crew guys consider SureFire one of our best investments.

Sung C.
New York, NY

Thanks, SureFire, for making such an awesome flashlight that can wow Boy Scouts. Keep up the good work.

Ben M.
Lebanon, OH

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I was very surprised to discover that, during the six days I was in the field during the restoration, the battery held up and lasted the duration. I'd actually brought along my wife's Backup for a backup, but never needed to use it. Since then, we experienced a severe windstorm in February 2010, and I was again called to duty to run outside contract crews for restoration. One of the first things I grabbed was my Backup-and a spare battery. I would highly recommend the Backup to anyone as a primary light. Keep up the great innovative work, SureFire.

Skip Z.
Exeter, NH

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1. Small enough to carry
2. Not too expensive
3. A super-bright LED
4. Durable
5. Won't accidentally turn on in my pocket
6. Affordable batteries

Unfortunately, no flashlights I checked out met all of these qualifications. I'd heard of SureFire, mainly from family friends, but I always thought they were hundreds of dollars, even for the cheapest models. I also thought their lamps burned out in a matter of hours and that the 123A lithium batteries that powered them were expensive.

Well, one lucky break at the car-rental place where I work changed my mind. When we find things in cars that aren't garbage, we put them in lost-and-found and, if they aren't claimed after a couple of months, we can keep them. I found a SureFire 6P^® in a car, which never got claimed, so, after a couple of months, it became mine. I bought some new batteries for it, and it worked fantastic. After that, I started visiting the SureFire website frequently, even making it a "favorite" on my phone. I read a lot about your flashlights, and what really impressed me were the "True Stories." Recently, I bought a 6PX Pro and a quick-release holster at a local store that carries SureFire, and I now know that, at 30 years old, my search for the "best" flashlight is finally over. It meets all of my qualifications. All other flashlights (except my found 6P) are nothing but cheap toys now. My 6P is next to my bed, at home, and I carry my 6PX everywhere I go, always on my belt, ready for use. I am a SureFire fan for life.

Jayson H.
Beaverton, OR

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Matt L.
Burlington, VT

See the E1L flashlight:

Bruce B.
Atascadero, CA

See the 6PX Tactical flashlight:

Andrew S.
Lexington, KY

See the E2DL flashlight:

Maurice C.
Alameda, CA

See the L4 flashlight:

I've dropped my U2 several times and it shows no signs of wear at all. My company gave us "police style" flashlights made by another major manufacturer a few weeks back, and I just had to laugh at the build quality and the performance (or lack of it). Needless to say, that light is still sitting in my locker collecting dust while my U2 is my light of choice. My U2 is also the only light that, when people see me using it, they walk up to me and ask me what kind of light I am using. I let them try it out and direct them to this site so they can get their own. Thanks Surefire for making my job much safer, easier, and brighter!

Les L.
Bethlehem, PA

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Mike C.
State College, PA

See the M73 forend:

Kevin S.
Houston, TX

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I made my way to the second car, an SUV that had been flipped onto its side, trapping the older woman driver inside. I could see through the windshield that she had a head wound that was bleeding pretty badly, and she was starting to panic, so I grabbed the hardest object I could find my SureFire Outdoorsman and started trying to bash in the back windshield. After a few good blows, the windshield shattered. I coaxed the woman out, put on a pair of rubber gloves, and examined her head. The wound wasn't as bad as it looked, but I was concerned about the possibility of brain damage, so I did a quick pupil-dilation test, which requires a flashlight. I had my doubts that my SureFire would still work after using it as a smashing tool, but, much to my surprise, it lit right up and worked as if nothing had ever happened. The woman turned out to be okay and was rushed off in an ambulance. In the meantime, my SureFire continued to work at the scene, directing traffic until the local police arrived. I'm certain that woman would've remained trapped in that car until the cops arrived if it weren't for me and my SureFire.

Nicholas L.
New Rochelle, NY

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With horror, I realized they were hopelessly pinned inside the car, and neither was breathing or had a pulse. With gasoline and oil spilling from the car's mangled engine, we decided to extricate the lone survivor before the situation worsened. Holding back the passenger's wrecked door, I held my L4 on the scene as others pulled him from the smoking wreckage. In the meantime I'd given my Kroma, set with its red surrounding LEDs and its main beam on, to another good Samaritan to wave off traffic coming around the bend. When firefighters arrived on the scene, a number were without lights, so I lent them my flashlights. Thanks for designing flashlights that perform so well even under such terrible circumstances. Every motorist should have at least one SureFire in his or her glove box at all times.

Evan C.
McLean, VA

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Angela M.
East Syracuse, NY

See the E1B flashlight:

Just as I was about to turn in, I heard a loud "thud." Different crashes make different sounds: rollovers make a crushing and tearing sound, while cars vs. buildings make a dull, hollow "thud." When I ran outside to determine the source of the noise, it was exactly as I'd feared. There was a car about a block away that had crashed into a concrete building. I ran to the accident scene and, using my SureFire 6P^® LED flashlight [superseded by the 6PX_Tactical - Ed.], peered inside the car. The 6P's bright beam illuminated a middle-aged male slumped over the wheel, dual air bag deployed, and the driver's side of the car was up against the building. All the doors were locked on the passenger side, and the front part of the car was totaled.

I ran to my car to get my EMS bag and tried to call dispatch for backup. Due to problems with the radio system radio coverage had been spotty all day in our area I was was only able to get through to dispatch once. For the time being, I was truly alone with just me, my equipment bag, and my 6P. I shattered the back window with my window punch, but the window remained in place. So I used my 6P to bash in the window and remove any remaining pieces of glass. Backup arrived shortly thereafter, and the patient was loaded into the ambulance and taken to the hospital. He was later released, with no long-term injuries. The only battle scars on my 6P were two small scratches on the bezel. Thanks, SureFire. I will trust no other flashlight company in my profession.

James D.
Sioux Falls, SD

See the 6PX Tactical flashlight:

Timothy L.
Arcadia, CA

See the LX2 flashlight:

That's how SureFire saved my life that night.

Gene M.
Waldport, OR

Xuan N.
Garden Grove, CA

See the U2 flashlight:

Dustin B.
Kalispell, MT

See the E2DL flashlight:

Grabbing the AZ2-S and giving the U2 to my brother, we approached the motorcyclist. I tried to pull him to the side, out of the middle of the road, but his leg was pierced by metal slag of the bike. Concerned he would be hit by oncoming cars, my brother and I set out on either side of him to warn approaching cars that he was there: me with my AZ2-S's strobe flashing; him with the U2 on maximum output. Approaching drivers saw our signals slowed down a good 60 yards away. After about 25 minutes, medical help finally arrived and took the man to the hospital. We went to the restaurant and, once there, I presented my mother with her gift, the E1B. My mom was touched and started to cry, saying, "Thank you, Angel. Thank you for the guardian angel!" Now she has her own SureFire "guardian angel" protecting her.

Thomas L.
Ipoh, Malaysia

See the U2, E1B, and AZ2 flashlights:

By the time we realized we were spending the night in the woods, we were drenched to the bone as well as the gear we had. Then night fell. Out of all the gear I'd wished I'd taken, I couldn't have been happier that I had my E2D LED Defender^®. Its blinding light lit the way to the safest campsite we could find, helped us get a fire lit, and even aided in dispatching a curious varmint that came sniffing at my head while I tried to sleep on the wet ground. It never left my hand until the sun came up the next day. I am 100% convinced that we might not have made it out of those woods safely had I not had my SureFire with me. Thanks for a die-hard reliable product I KNOW I can count on.

Adam L.
Madison, AL

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Roger L.
Chubbuck, ID

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The males ran off, and I helped the lady back to her house. She said to me, "That was incredible, like something out of a movie." I replied, "These things don't always have such a good ending. I will be reporting this to the police; they just walked right under a CCTV camera at the library." Before waving goodbye, the lady asked what make of torch I had. I said, "SureFire." She didn't even mention the laser pointer.

Peter G.
Longniddry, UK

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On the way back from a call, my partner and I were flagged down by several people who reported that a local man was trapped under some wreckage in a salvage yard. Apparently he'd been searching through a pile of scrap metal when the pile gave way. He fell from the heap and became pinned down, face down, under a car chassis, a steel I-beam, a boiler casing, and various other metal objects. It was a major rescue operation to free the man, who easily had a ton of wreckage on top of him. The rescue involved a heavy rescue company, a specialized structure collapse unit, and many additional engines and ladders.The firefighters were using a brand of flashlight geared toward the emergency response community, but these lights were like dim candles. So, out popped my L4. It was the smallest light on scene, but also the brightest, so the vast portion of the rescue operation was performed while illuminated by my flashlight. Numerous police officers and firefighters commented of the brightness of the light during the rescue. In fact, the only brighter lights on the scene was the one connected directly to a portable generator and the 5,000,000 candlepower search light on the helicopter above us--but neither of these units were available until near the end of the operation. My L4 remained at near full intensity for the entire 90 minute operation without any noticeable reduction in output. Keep up the good work, SureFire. I can't see myself ever buying another brand of flashlight again.

Eric R.
Pennsylvania

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Brian B.
Warrenville, IL

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I immediately headed out with my E2L. I could only drive within a half mile of what was left of the farmhouse, so I got out and walked, in the driving rain, my E2L in hand and my spares carrier around my neck. Moving through the terrain, I had to avoid needing rescuing myselfâsome of the downed power lines were still live, and the possibility of being punctured from debris was a real threat. As I maneuvered through, I found three other people in the dark, trying to search for anyone who needed assistance. One of them did not have a light source, and two of them had dead flashlights that were no longer usable. None of them could see well enough to safely navigate their way out of the debris. Using my E2L, we all managed the terrain safely and made it to the farmhouse. If it hadn't been for my E2L, four people could have sustained injuries or gotten hypothermia. Luckily, my father-in-law was okay and everyone was safely accounted for. Now every member of my family has a SureFire flashlight. Thanks, SureFire.

Kelly J.
Springfield, MO

See the E2L flashlight:

Yu-Jen C.
Ontario, Canada

See the E1L flashlight:

Cody H.
Ladysmith, BC
Canada

See the E1B flashlight:

Paul C.
Yonkers, NY

See the E1B flashlight:

I work for the largest chemical fertilizer plant in Texas. We sustained tens of millions of dollars in damages, as we are directly on the Houston ship channel and endured massive storm surges. Our plant had eight feet of water over 30 acres of offices and plant production rooms. While our staff and half dozen security officers used heavy, foot-long flashlights while we surveyed the damage, none shined as bright as mine. They had these $300 flashlights that wouldn't even last four hours without recharging, and they could not recharge without sticking them on a generator. I was always one of those people who thought a $10 flashlight from a big box store was enough. I was wrong. As a gun enthusiast, I intend to also supply myself with your tactical lights. Anyone who lives in an area with extreme weather, as I do, should have a SureFire. Thanks for making an outstanding product.

Kevin L.
Missouri City, TX

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Troy H.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Canada

See the L4 flashlight:

Joseph S.
Eden Prairie, MN

See the G2X Tactical flashlight:

Susan W.
Portland, OR

SureFire extends its deepest sympathy to Susan and all of her son's family and friends. It's our privilege to publish this story, which we know must've been difficult for her to share.

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Osner F.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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Navigating on the water at night presents a challenging set of circumstances for any captain. Throw in the wind whipping the sea into a frothy mess of turbulence, visibility of near zero, no crew, and the level of difficulty increases exponentially. My concerns were many, but mainly that the tug's draft was five and a half feet, and I was about a mile outside the port of Tarpon Springs, on the Anclote River, and it was a dead-low tide—the kind of dead low you normally only see in the winter, when it looks as if a giant sponge came down from the sky and sucked up all the water. Parts of the bottom I didn't even know existed were totally exposed, which meant if I didn't stay within the channel, running aground was a certainty.

Normally, flashing green and red channel markers point the way, and you simply stay within them to navigate, but not on this night. The only way to find the channel markers was to shine my LX2 LumaMax^® in the direction I was headed. The light was so bright and so penetrating that it would bounce off the markers' reflective exteriors, allowing me to maintain my bearings—and sanity. The light's 200 lumens shot through the murky, heavy darkness with a beam that consistently found the next marker, sometimes literally hundreds of yards away. If the conditions I was in were hell, the pure white beam radiating from my LX2 must've been the path of light to heaven. Thanks, SureFire, for getting me home safely.

Josh S.
New Port Richey, FL

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Kevin S.
Sunrise, FL

See the U2 flashlight:

Anthony P.
Saint Paul, MN

See the L4 and M6LT flashlights:

Kelly M.
Sacramento, CA

See the E1L flashlight:

See the U2 and E1L flashlights:

James E.
Rock Hill, SC

See the E2DL flashlight:

Jeffrey P.
Fredericksburg, VA

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Carl H.
Knoxville, TN

See the E1B flashlight:

Michael A.
Hapeville, GA

See the 6PX Tactical flashlight:

We tried one of our big, bulky flashlights that we carry on the engine, but its size made it too awkward to hold and look down the manhole at the same time. So I pulled out my Backup. The whole vault area instantly lit up from the 80 lumens coming out of the tiny light in my hand. It even out-performed our big, bulky, box-style flashlight. Once we could see the area, we noticed a pipe in the back corner of the vault that led to another vault about 150 feet away. We pulled the cover off the other manhole, and when I shined my light down there, I discovered a very frightened Labrador puppy cowering in the darkness. While I lit the way with my E1B, one of the animal control officers climbed down and coaxed the dog into her arms. We pulled the officer and the puppy up to safety and returned the dog to its grateful owner. Thanks, Surefire, for making excellent gear that aids so many firefighters and rescue workers and other public safety agencies across the country. I look forward to seeing what new and innovative products you come up with next. You definitely have a customer for life!

Davis S.
Springfield, VA

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Joe B.
Temecula, CA

See the E2DL and 6PX Defender flashlights:

I pulled out my trusty E2DL and lit up the area where the sound was coming from. The powerful beam lit up two coyotes that had just emerged from the tree line, and they froze in place, startled by the light. A third coyote popped out of the nearby grass, and then all three took off for the safety of the woods. I tried looking for the cat but couldn't find it anywhere. I hoped it managed to get away, but from the sounds it made I didn't think it had much of a chance.

The next afternoon I ran into the campground groundskeeper and told her about the noises I'd heard. She got a startled look on her face and exclaimed how she had just returned from the vet with her cat because his leg was torn up and he needed stitches. She gave me a big hug and thanked me for scaring away the coyotes and saving her cat's life. I showed her my light, and she couldn't believe the little E2DL was powerful enough to light up the woods from so far away and scare off the coyote pack. This event has reassured my faith in my SureFire. I won't go anywhere without my Defender.

Jacob F.
Denver, NC

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Nicholas S.
Anchorage, AK

See the E2DL flashlight:

I had the benefit of drawing upon my arsenal of SureFire flashlights and selected my Z2-S and T1A Titan^® for the mission. The throw and run time of the Z2-S was unrivaled, and my T1A on a lanyard provided a variable light for close-up work and served as an excellent backup. After two hours of searching, two bright eyes up in a tree were reflecting light back at me. Four other searchers, who weren't using SureFires, walked right pass the tree and missed the eyes altogether. I, however, lit up an Asian Palm Civet Cat and took a few photographs before it scampered off. That, by the way, was the most significant sighting of the evening.

Wunson K.
Singapore

See the Z2-S and the T1A flashlights:

Mr. & Mrs. Jose J.
Selma, CA

See the 6PX Pro flashlight and SureFire knives:

Thomas D.
San Antonio, TX

See the E2DL flashlight:

Samuel C.
McAllen, TX

See the 6PX Tactical flashlight:

Nick B.
Wellington, NZ

See the L4 flashlight:

Alan B.
Urbana, IL

See the E1B flashlight:

Michael G.
Monkton, MD

See the U2 and E1L flashlights:

Art H.
Montana

See the E1B flashlight:

Guillermo R.
North Richland Hills, TX

See the E2DL flashlight:

Joseph H.
North Port, FL

See the E2L flashlight:

Porfirio M.
Raton, NM

See the U2 flashlight:

Isaiah B. Highland Park, NJ

See the U2 flashlight:

Two weeks ago, on my walk into work, I witnessed an armed robbery in progress. The crook sprinted out of the store straight at me. I didn't know what to do, and I didn't know what he was going to do. So without even thinking, I grabbed the closest thing I had, the flashlight, attached to my shoulder straps, and clicked it on. Two hundred lumens of light straight into the eyes on a dark night stop a man quick. Very quick. So quick, in fact, that we just stood there for what felt like an eternity. I didn't know what else to do, so I jabbed him in the face as hard as I could with the crenellated bezel and sprinted to the hospital, where I work, to call the police.

When the police arrived, the man was already gone. I answered their questions and filled out a report of what happened. I then changed my clothes and began my shift in the ER. Well, guess who my first patient was? A 28-year-old male involved in an "altercation" that resulted in a skull fracture and several small lacerations in the form of a perfect circle. That night worked out perfectly: he got a free ride in a police car, and I got a neat story to tell.

Thanks, SureFire, for making an awesome product.

Tyler K.
Memphis, TN

See the E2DL flashlight:

Josh S. Charlotte, NC

See the 6PX Tactical flashlight:

Ryan R.
Sandston, VA

See the E1L flashlight:

I reached his house and noticed his panicked body language as I pulled into the side yard. He was on his cell phone with 911 dispatch, and he yelled at me that there were perpetrators in his house. I ran around to the front of the house, noticed the front door ajar, and continued on to the side yard. I heard the screen door slam and hit the area with my E1B's beam. The two guys were shocked, probably thinking I was an officer with such a bright light. They dumped all of the stuff they'd stolen and took off around the back. I reversed my route back around the front and accosted the two, both of whom hesitated momentarily because my vehicle was blocking their escape route. Once again, I hit them with the beam.

One of them jumped under my truck, and the other made a break for it in the other direction. With nothing but my Backup and my voice, the guy under the truck crawled out and surrendered. The police arrived moments later and arrested the thief. The other perpetrator was apprehended later that night. The story made the local news. They didn't give credit to my SureFire, but they should've.

Michael M.
Boca Raton, FL

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I reached in my purse for the SureFire my father had given me. I didn't know what to do, so I just tightened my grip around it and walked faster. Then, out of nowhere, I felt one of them grab my arm. I turned around, and without even thinking, I switched on the light and pointed it right at them. They all ducked and covered their eyes from the blast of light, and that was all I needed to start running and make my way back safely to my dorm, where I immediately called the police. A few days later, I heard they found the guys and they were expelled. I was so relieved. My dad has always been there to protect me, but since he can't now since I'm so far away, he's doing it through the SureFire Defender he gave me.

Holly W.
Hellertown, PA

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Arlo B.
Vancouver, Canada

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I wrapped my G2ZX around my hand and un-holstered my .40 caliber S&W, just in case. As we backed up, two shadows appeared on the right side of the car. I directed my G2ZX in their direction, and the 200-lumen beam managed to punch through the thick fog and light up the face of an individual whose intentions did not appear to be friendly. The guy took off running, and so did his partner, fleeing into thick mountain shrubs. Thanks to the G2ZX's piercing beam, the situation didn't escalate and it wasn't necessary to resort to lethal force. Thank you for a great product, SureFire.

Rodrigo C.
San Salvador, El Salvador

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James C.
Miami, FL

See the 6PX Tactical flashlight:

Roy R.
Invercargill, New Zealand

See the E2DL flashlight:

Evan S.
Boston, MA

See the E1B flashlight:

Kevin R.
Milwaukee, WI

See the E1B and E2DL flashlight:

Christopher C.
Colusa, CA

See the 6PX Tactical flashlight:

Daniel C.
Knoxville, TN

See the E1B flashlight:

We got my friend's boat cranked, but we were out of lights to navigate back upriver—until I remembered that my E2L was in my pocket. I gave it to my friend, and he laid on the bow and used it to navigate the 15 miles back upriver. It provided more than enough light for us to see where we were going and dodge all the debris in the river from the storm. Thanks to my E2L, we all made it home safely that cold, stormy night.

Patrick R.
Willard, NC

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Seimon B.
St. Lambert, QC
Canada

See the G2ZL flashlight:

Chris C.
Suwanee, GA

See the 6P and E2L flashlights:

Daniel C.
Knoxville, TN

See the E1B flashlight:

He released me and ran off in the direction he came from. As I brought my attention back to his partner, who was now about 20 feet away and moving towards me fast, I instantly grabbed the 6PD with my left hand and pulled my Glock out of my pocket, holding it at my side in his sight. He turned and ran off in the same direction as his partner. They both jumped into their small truck and, after a minute or two of trying to start the engine, they took off in a hurry down the Interstate. After collecting myself, I called the police with my cell phone to report the incident. When the officer asked me to describe them, I gave him the usual description. When they asked about distinguishing marks, I couldn't keep from laughing. Thanks, SureFire.

Andrew B.
Chadron, NE

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I continued my walk down the trail, calling the police. Then I watched the cops escort the teenagers out of the woods and into the parking lot. The teen I hit with the bezel required medical attention for a fractured shoulder blade. Several of the teens were found to have switch blades on them, and I was congratulated by the cops for my brave act and refusing to fall victim to those punks. Thanks, SureFire, for helping me to bring down a bad guy.

Pawel S.
Garfield, NJ

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Edward R.
Medfield, MA

See the E2L flashlight:

I live in a pretty rough area, and there have been multiple robberies, burglaries, assaults, and even murders nearby. Over the past three years, there have been four such attempts on my home, once by two armed men. On each occasion, I was able to pull out my AR15 and dazzle the intruders with the attached M951 WeaponLight, stopping the intruders dead in their tracks each time. It never ceases to amaze me how an intense light will stun people and render them completely helpless. Thanks to my SureFire M951, I've never had to fire my weapon, leaving the dirty work to the police. The quality of SureFire is unsurpassed, and that statement is not limited to flashlight manufacturers. I have gone on to purchase many more SureFire lights, and I will undoubtedly give my business to SureFire in the future.

Alan F.
Lexington, KY

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Scott V.
Los Alamos, NM

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I verbally challenged the belligerent male as I approached. Said male, seeing my baton on my belt, jumped off the table and pulled me into the confined corner, grappling with me over the table he had been standing on and pulling me onto the floor. At the same time, the offender grabbed the baton on my belt and attempted to draw it, screaming in no uncertain terms his intent to seriously injure me. With my strong hand tied up attempting to keep the baton in its holster, I could neither draw my baton or my 6PL, so I unclipped my Backup from my pocket with my weak hand and gave the offender a flash of 80 lumens square between the eyes, momentarily stunning him and causing him to release the baton, giving me time to break away from the entanglement. As I got up, I let him have another blast with the Backup while I drew my baton, telling him in no uncertain terms to comply with my instructions or else. End result: the male ''saw the light,'' so to speak, and left the bar in cuffs. What could have been a brawl ending with me being seriously assaulted with my own equipment ended well with a little bit of ''backup'' from SureFire.

Stewart O.
Toorak, Australia

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Nicholas G.
Wichita, KS

See the E2DL flashlight:

Kristian G.
Libertyville, IL

See the 6PX Tactical flashlight:

Christian P.
Makati City, Philippines

See the E2DL flashlight:

Kent A.
Camarillo, CA

See the E1B flashlight:

Jeff T.
Louisburg, KS

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I found my trusted SureFire 6P^® flashlight and used it to repel the blows to my face. When enough distance was created, I illuminated the suspect with my 6P, which caused him to instantly take his hand off my gun and shield his face from the intense light. I finally had the upper hand and was able to take him into custody. In the distance I could hear the sirens of my fellow officers responding, but I could not radio my position, as my radio was damaged in the fight. Gripping my 6P, which had just endured a hellish battle, I fired it up to signal the sea of blue looking for me. I was contacted weeks later by my patrol sergeant, who told me he received a complaint from jail. He told me that an individual was claiming I used "excessive light" and caused him to be temporarily disoriented. After a few chuckles and a hard lesson learned, I vowed to never hit the streets again without one of your products. Thank you for providing equipment that brought me home safely to my family.

Justin H.
Clovis, CA

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David S.
Oceanside, CA

See the SureFire X300 WeaponLight:

Henry F.
Atascosa, TX

See the Pen II:

The passenger froze but would not obey my other commands. It was during this moment that my 6P LED revealed the butt of a black handgun only a half inch from his fingertips. After carefully explaining to him of the monumental importance of his next decision, and my excellent shooting abilities, he decided it would be in is best interest to discontinue his reach. My partner was able to gain a tactical advantage and pull him out of the car without further incident. After it was all said and done, and cuffs were on him, it turned out he was only 16 years old and thought it would be cool to drive around with a gun. The power and clarity of my SureFire flashlight hands down beats the department-issued lights I've had in the past.

James L.
Waldorf, MD

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I truly believe that my tactics, training, and SureFire X300 kept me a few fractions of a second ahead, and alive, that fateful night. I won't be able to get my weapon or my X300 back until the criminal case has been cleared, so I've been saving my money to purchase another X300. I feel naked every night I hit the streets without one, so hopefully I can purchase one (maybe even two) soon. I have stressed the importance of a reliable weapon-mounted light to all of my partners; since my incident, many have purchased one specifically, the SureFire X300. SureFire was a major element in my survival that night, and I hope all of the officers who read this story take into consideration just how important it is for them to have a reliable lighting system. Thank you, SureFire, for keeping me safe, alive, and able to return home to my family.

Rene M.
Brawley, CA

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Joseph W.
Saint Louis, MO

See the G2X Tactical flashlight:

Sgt. Ray W. - Vancouver PD
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada

See the SureFire X300 WeaponLight and the G2 flashlight:

Robert F.
Lincoln, MT

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John V. Orange, CA

See the E1L and E2L Outdoorsman flashlights:

Ben C.
Timonium, MD

See the E2DL flashlight:

Nic G.
Cullman, AL

See the E2DL flashlight:

Cole W.
North Wilkesboro, NC

See the G2X Tactical flashlight:

David S.
Vista, CA

See the SureFire X300 WeaponLight:

After the medic bandaged my neck, I realized my SureFire Helmet Light had been cut in half. The force of the blow had been enough to slice through its tough polymer body. If I hadn't been wearing that light, I'm confident things would've been a lot worse for me. That little Helmet Light saved my life then and there, and continues to protect my colleagues while they're out conducting nighttime missions. Thank you, SureFire, for making such an outstanding product.

Matthew M.
FOB Connolly, Afghanistan

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Robert Harris

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Christopher W.
Aiea, HI

See the L4 flashlight:

The three of us pointed our SureFires on the road and what do we see? Two pressure-plate IEDs waiting for us. We waited for an hour for the IEDs to be destroyed, then continued on our mission for another hour or so when, right there in front of us, appears yet another IED.

The sun finally started to rise, and we made it back safely to our FOB. But without the quick thinking of three highly trained Marines and the brightness of three well-aimed SureFires, the roads of Iraq may very well have eaten us alive.

David T.
Oceanside, CA

In 2006, my unit deployed again to the same area of Iraq, and while on this deployment, men from one of our companies got into a firefight with at least 10 insurgents. After the firefight was over, one of the dispatched insurgents was carrying an M4 belonging to our unit from the '04 deployment that was thought to have been destroyed. This rifle had a SureFire WeaponLight and a homemade wooden stock glued to the stock tube. This light survived an IED attack and still worked unfortunately, in the hands of the enemy. I wouldn't trust my life with any WeaponLight other than a SureFire. I have seen these blown up, shot, dropped, and burned, and they still work, just like you guys say they will.

Nathan R.
Wilmington, NC

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Sgt. Robert J.
FOB Fenty, Afghanistan

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After it was over, I turned around to find a bullet hole in the wall behind me just three inches from where my head was. Because of the blinding beam from my SureFire WeaponLight, he missed his shot and I was able to walk away unharmed. Thank you for making an amazing, lifesaving product. Because of the dedication you put into your lights, I'm still here today to tell you my story.

Devin J.
North Las Vegas, NV

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Matt Y.
Knoxville, AR

See the Scout Light and HellFighter WeaponLights:

I'm convinced that my SureFire Scout Light® saved us from a deadly force confrontation. I have SureFire lights on all my personal firearms, and I trust my life to them. Thanks for a lifesaving product.

Sergeant Jonathan L., USMC
Fallbrook, CA

See the Scout Light and X-Series WeaponLights:

Mike H.
Boston, MA

See the E2DL flashlight:

Lily E.
Plantation, FL

See the Minimus HS2-A-BK headlamp

Ray C.
Orlando, FL

See the 6PX Tactical flashlight:

Taylor B.
Alexandria, VA

See the L4 flashlight:

Marc M.
Cairns, Australia

See the U2 flashlight: and the Minimus HS2-A-BK headlamp

A few weeks ago, we narrowly avoided a catastrophic loss of all of them. Just before the close of the business day, a water heater ruptured in the ceiling directly above our storage room, and we had mere seconds to save our founder's papers and effects. With water streaming from the storeroom ceiling at an alarming rate, most of our overhead lights went out, and attempting to turn them on again was an electrocution hazard. With no windows in the room, we would have been reduced to pitch-darkness had I not had my ultra-bright (and fortunately waterproof) G2X Pro flashlight, which provided more than ample illumination for the entire room. With only seconds before the water would ruin the stacked cardboard boxes and their contents, the light from my G2X allowed us to identify the most important items just before the water got to them. At one point during the rush, someone pulled out a smart phone with a gimmicky "flashlight" screen feature, and I couldn't help but laugh, seeing how SureFire easily redefined the term "flashlight" in every meaningful way. We wouldn't have been able to save irreplaceable pieces of our magazine's history if it weren't for your trusty light. Thanks, SureFire.

Kevin J.
New York, NY

See the G2X Pro flashlight:

CPT Michael T
Iraq

See the SureFire HellFighter WeaponLight:

Nicholas C.
Nyack, NY

See the Kroma MilSpec flashlight:

Dr. David M.
Hood River, OR

See the E1B flashlight:

Anthony C.
Vista, CA

See the 6PX Tactical flashlight:

Joshua C.
West Grove, CA

See the E2DL flashlight:

Murril M.
Danville, VA

See the M951XM07 WeaponLight:

Wayne M.
Clarks Summit, PA

See the T1A flashlight:

As usual, my Maglite died quickly, and we were left in the dark, cleaning up our tools and trying to make sure we had everything. We only had about five minutes before the pilot would be starting up the aircraft to execute his next mission. As we left the aircraft to go tell the pilots their aircraft was ready, I conducted a quick search with my 6P and was shocked at what I found. We had dropped a small bold and a used cotter key on the ground—right in front of one the intake of one of the jet engines. If it wasn't for my 6P lighting up the scene, we could've destroyed a 56-million dollar aircraft or, worse yet, killed someone. After that night, I told all of my sailors they needed to get themselves SureFires; that I didn't care about the standard-issue lights we were supposed to use. In my line of work, darkness can be a killer, and we can't afford to miss anything.

Jess T.
Virginia Beach, VA

See the 6PX Tactical flashlight:

Vincent F.
Newmarket, NH

See the E1L flashlight:

Arthur G.
Lewisville, TX

See the E2L flashlight:

David G.
New York, NY

See the G2X Tactical flashlight:

Harold R.
West Chester, PA

See the E1L flashlight:

I like to jog at night, and I've always carried my E2D with me when I jog, but now I carry my E2DL. While jogging one night, I was attacked by a homeless person who seemed like he was on some sort of narcotic. He grabbed on to my reflective arm band as I ran past him and held on tightly. With my other hand, I reached into my shorts' pocket and pulled out my E2DL. I hit his hand with the E2DL's crenellated Strike Bezel®, and he released my arm band. Then I quickly shined the light in his eyes, disorienting him, and when he raised his hands to cover his eyes, I hit him in his forehead with the bezel, knocking him to the ground. A Good Samaritan spotted me in distress and helped me hold down the suspect until the police arrived. When the police arrived, they were curious about the odd shape on the suspect's forehead. I showed them the E2DL, and they instantly knew it was a SureFire they even asked me when the LED model of the E2D came out. Thank you, SureFire, for making quality products that I can depend on when my life is on the line.

Eric M.
Bronx, NY

See the E2DL flashlight:

Mark M.
Anchorage, AK

See the U2 flashlight:

Mike K.
Indianapolis, IN

See the U2 flashlight:

Alec W.
Taipei, Taiwan

See the G2X Tactical and A2L flashlights:

Trent L.
Jessup, MD

See the M900 Series WeaponLights:

CPL John S.
Bel Air, MD

See the Forend Weaponlights for the Remington 870 shotgun:

Steve U.
Nogales, AZ

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After 10 minutes of painful wiggling, I was able to reach my L4 with my right hand. My head was split wide open, my nose was nearly completely off my face, so I couldn't get enough air, and I was quickly passing out, but I was able to click my L4 on and off several times before losing consciousness. It was enough to get me noticed by the drone passing over me. Roughly 20 minutes later, I was rescued and extricated from under a ton of debris. Now, 197 stitches later, I'm back home recuperating and rehabilitating. The hundred-plus dollars I spent on my L4 was worth every penny. This is a life-saving tool. My only regret is that, after I passed out, I dropped my L4 and lost it forever. But I'm already saving up for a new one and hope to rejoin my unit in a few weeks. God bless America, God bless The Corps, and God bless SureFire!

Gunny David M.
Piscataway, NJ

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