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The real specs for a "tactical" flashlight depend on the arena you play in.

The flashlights needs of a police officer - who may have to search the aforementioned warehouse - are a lot different from those of a civilian who may need to find something in the dark, or identify an assailant at close range.

I have a Gladius, which has three modes. One is a variable-intensity light on a click-on click-off switch suitable for general work, one is a strobe with a push-and-hold switch, and one is a full-intensity bright light on a push-and-hold switch.

Very useful. I also have a veritable plethora of Surefire 6P type lights converted to LED bulbs.

But bear in mind that if you're out at night, the prime requirement must be for a light that you will always have with you.

Like the .38 snubby many people wind up with in their pocket - a small and light gun which you can always carry - a small compact but bright light that you can drop in a pocket may not be the best all-purpose light - but less than the best light is a lot better than NO light.