I just bought a new "tactical" flashlight. It has a strobe feature. I talked to one guy who trains SWAT teams and he dislikes strobes because it came on when an officer didn't want it. On the other hand, this older article suggests they are both popular and useful among police: https://www.policemag.com/340344/how-to-use-a-strobing-flashlight
I am not law enforcement. My new flashlight replaces an EDC penlight. I carry it every day, and besides every-day uses, the critical circumstances for which I could use it include home defense, and self-defense at night around vehicles (parking lots, rural highways, county roads), and while wilderness camping.
I didn't want the strobe. It just comes with a lot of lights nowadays. SWAT guy made me think I added something that can go wrong. I can train my grip to avoid the mode/strobe button, or train to employ it intentionally. I sort of like the idea of simple stuff that can't go wrong. That would mean no strobe and no dimmer settings, just 1600 lumens or off. I can use a keychain light when I need it.
So what's your opinion on strobes and why?
I am not law enforcement. My new flashlight replaces an EDC penlight. I carry it every day, and besides every-day uses, the critical circumstances for which I could use it include home defense, and self-defense at night around vehicles (parking lots, rural highways, county roads), and while wilderness camping.
I didn't want the strobe. It just comes with a lot of lights nowadays. SWAT guy made me think I added something that can go wrong. I can train my grip to avoid the mode/strobe button, or train to employ it intentionally. I sort of like the idea of simple stuff that can't go wrong. That would mean no strobe and no dimmer settings, just 1600 lumens or off. I can use a keychain light when I need it.
So what's your opinion on strobes and why?