Videos tagged with Pistol Mounted Lights

This analysis from Active Self Protection breaks down a critical incident involving Denver Police responding to a barricaded suspect with hostages. Experts John Correia and Mike Willever provide high-level insights into tactical entry, the importance of Pistol Mounted Lights, potential 'training scars' in reloading, and critique medical response and equipment failures. The content is geared towards advanced understanding of law enforcement tactics and performance under extreme stress.

This expert-level analysis, drawing from a firearms instructor's perspective, evaluates popular pistol lights for the Glock 19. It highlights the Inforce pistol light for its brightness and easy, non-dominant hand actuation, and the Streamlight TLR 7X for its simple, tactile controls. Surefire lights are critiqued for difficult, two-handed switch operation, deemed unsuitable for tactical scenarios. Personal preference, price, and budget are emphasized as key decision factors.

This video explores the significant evolution of concealed carry firearms and accessories over the past 30 years, drawing on the experience of a firearms instructor with three decades in the field. Key advancements discussed include the widespread adoption of red dot sights, the development of micro-compact pistols, improvements in flashlight technology, and the changing landscape of holster design, particularly AIWB. The discussion highlights how these changes have made concealed carry more effective and accessible.

This product spotlight from SHOT Show 2025 highlights Streamlight's latest offerings in weapon-mounted and handheld illumination. Key introductions include the 1500-lumen TR1 HXL pistol light with front-loading battery and new switches, and the 1000-lumen TLR 7 HXL pistol light. The video also showcases updated rifle lights like the Protac Rail Mount HXP Pro and Protac Rail Mount 2.0 HP, alongside the new MegaStream handheld light and new color options for the Wedge line.

This video provides a comprehensive review and comparison of popular pistol-mounted weapon lights, including the SureFire X300 Turbo, Streamlight TLR-1 HL, Olight PL-Turbo Valkyrie, Olight Valkyrie Turbo LEP, and Goon Beam. The testers evaluate output, throw, spill, cold weather performance, water submersion, and runtime, offering insights into their strengths and weaknesses for tactical applications.

This analysis from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia and Mike Willever, breaks down a police shooting incident in Nashville, Tennessee. It meticulously examines body camera, dashcam, and surveillance footage to assess the justification of Officer Dylan Ramos's 14-round engagement. The expert commentary highlights the critical 'furtive gesture' and discusses human performance factors, concluding the use of force was justified based on the perceived deadly threat.

This video analyzes an officer-involved shooting incident from Bakersfield, California, featuring commentary from Active Self Protection's John Correia and Mike Willever. The hosts provide an expert breakdown of the use-of-force continuum, firearm safety, and tactical decision-making, critiquing communication and highlighting the dangers of warning shots and pistol-mounted lights.

This analysis, presented by John Correia and Mike Willever of Active Self Protection, breaks down a use-of-force incident involving a suspect throwing rocks at a police car. It critically examines law enforcement tactics, including the concept of 'time compression' versus utilizing discretionary time, the importance of pistol-mounted lights for target identification, and the psychological factor of 'contempt of cop.' The hosts, recognized for their expertise in self-defense and use-of-force analysis, conclude that while the shooting may have been legally justified, tactical errors could have made it unnecessary.

This analysis breaks down an officer-involved shooting incident in Long Beach, California, as presented by Active Self Protection. It covers the critical elements of the confrontation, emphasizing the importance of officer mental preparation, the tactical advantages of Pistol Mounted Lights (PMLs), and the analysis of suspect actions like 'furtive gestures.' The breakdown highlights the necessity of rapid response due to human reaction times and reviews post-incident procedures.