strobe vs non-strobe light for HD

[NCPatrolAR]

What were your thought on its ability to help mask your precise position in a CQB or in clearing scenarios.

When working inside of a structure in a slow, deliberate style clear I use short bursts of light at random heights and various light techniques (neck index, modified FBI, etc). If I feel the need to strobe the light; this is easily accomplished by rapid depressing and releasing of the activation switch.

When trying to look through auto glass the strobe did nothing to help me clear the interior of a vehicle one night when I was chasing someone

[NCPatrolAR]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgZzVjhodrk

What's the context of that? What is supposed to be/is happening? I watched it on my iPhone while on surveillance so maybe I missed something

[Jim D]

What's the context of that? What is supposed to be/is happening? I watched it on my iPhone while on surveillance so maybe I missed something

Showing a searching technique to move through a structure.

First run was more traditional, predictable light use. Second was entering while creating some misdirection with the strobe.

[streck]

I have played with and really didn't like it. I prefer instant on flashes of light only when needed.

As far as disorienting an opponent, I don't see any advantage over a bright solid light.

Once you encounter them, you are either shooting them or controlling them. Why add another element that could be disorienting to both of you?

[d90king]

Showing a searching technique to move through a structure.

First run was more traditional, predictable light use. Second was entering while creating some misdirection with the strobe.

Were you able to mimic the results by just pulsing a light or was a strobe actually NEEDED to accomplish the desired misdirection ?

[NCPatrolAR]

Showing a searching technique to move through a structure.

First run was more traditional, predictable light use. Second was entering while creating some misdirection with the strobe.

so was that supposed to show that the strobe is better?

[NoveskeFan]

I just took a "Night Fighter" class and this is what I took from it. The strobe is good to have in a handheld light for searching. If your hiding in the corner of a room, its harder to tell how many people are coming and where they are in relation to the room...when done right. A constant on light gives up location, as you can see the shadow line get bigger as it comes closer to the door. As far as for a weapon mounted light, get the brightest one you can find. Its amazing how 100 + lumen's will blind the crap out of you. Just remember to keep the light in the bad guys eyes...and remember they might shoot at the light

[lifebreath]

Simpler = better for me. That means no strobe. Simple Surefire with pressure pad to momentarily activate.

[Jim D]

Were you able to mimic the results by just pulsing a light or was a strobe actually NEEDED to accomplish the desired misdirection ?

I cant get a non strobe to have the same effect, personally.

[Jim D]

I have played with and really didn't like it. I prefer instant on flashes of light only when needed.

As far as disorienting an opponent, I don't see any advantage over a bright solid light.

Once you encounter them, you are either shooting them or controlling them. Why add another element that could be disorienting to both of you?

You are buying some reaction time, is all. One student in this class got lit the hell up using an x300 while I had trouble picking up guys who entered while using the strobe, and I had better success against them using the strobe than not.