[Bearcat]

Quesion for you Troopers I remember a post from some time ago that stated you guys could carry stingers on your belt. I was wondering with all your rules and regs on how your gear is set up wear on your belt would you be able to place it? I onl ask cause I have never saw a Trooper carry one.
Thanks

 

[Killjoy]

You can carry any flashlight you want on your belt. Me, I carry the ol' rechargable maglite on my belt using a flashlight ring, located on my non-dominant side, just after my radio. Some Troopers like to use the smaller sure-fire or stingers clipped to their belts in the same place. I like the weight of the maglite, if you catch my drift.... :wink:

 

[marlboroughpd]

I think it is more comfortable carrying a smaller lights but those bigger flashlights are really good on those subjects that wont cooperate.

 

[40th MPOC#309]

That and the good old Baton. I wish I could use a Louisville Slugger painted black....

 

[TPRSERG]

I carry a little Sure-Fire 6Z as a back-up light, in case the old Mag decides to quit. I don't notice the extra weight and it is great for searching all the hiding spots in a vehicle.

 

[nineone]

The new Strions work well

 

[thumper2168]

The big ones are also included in our use of force so if need be in the chain of events you can strike a subject with it... :shock:

 

[SOT]

How many subjects that won't cooperate have you subdued this way?

I think it is more comfortable carrying a smaller lights but those bigger flashlights are really good on those subjects that wont cooperate.

 

[soxrock75]

We have Streamlight rechargeables here at work but I find them a little weak. I went out on my own and bought the rechargeable Streamlight Ultra Stinger. It has 70,000 candlepower and is lightweight but still heavy enough if you need it. I also carry a Streamlight Scorpion as a backup on my belt. very good light with a tail cap switch, 35,000 CP and 2 small lithium batteries.

 

[dcs2244]

The Stinger also makes a nice "come-along", when the lobe of the ear is grasped between Mr. Thumb and Mr. Stinger...I don't know about you guys, but I have found that citizens' have a tendency to go where their ear goes! 8)

 

[marlboroughpd]

How many subjects that won't cooperate have you subdued this way?

I havent, remember I'm not a PO, I am just saying it would be good for the task. The machined aluminum and the dense battery pack is what puts it over a baton. Just be careful, if you go overboard those things can be "lethal" then you'll get those morons wanting to ban the damn things because "less lethal is still lethal".

 

[SOT]

Again if you haven't done it then you don't know if it's good or not...the reason, use a flashlight with a much greater weight and potential for damage, open up the department to a lawsuit. Those batons are light for a reason.

Again reality check...if you haven't done it or been trained in it...don't comment or suggest something is worthwhile or not.

How many subjects that won't cooperate have you subdued this way?

I havent, remember I'm not a PO, I am just saying it would be good for the task. The machined aluminum and the dense battery pack is what puts it over a baton. Just be careful, if you go overboard those things can be "lethal" then you'll get those morons wanting to ban the damn things because "less lethal is still lethal".

 

[Goose]

The new Strions work well

I love my Strion, but it does have a major downfall:

It has a glass lens.

I dropped it on a concrete floor from about 4 feet and the lens broke on it...I sent it in to a local Streamlight repair center, who then sent it in to Streamlight after having it for several weeks...in the end I was without it for almost 2 months.

The glass lens is apparently necessary because of the amount of heat that the bulb can throw out...I have had it accidentally activate a few times while being in my pocket and it can get HOT.