Handheld
Handheld duty lights for patrol, corrections, fire and EMS: rechargeable full-size lights with chargers, CR123 and AA tactical lights, compact and EDC lights, right-angle and intrinsically safe lights for fire and hazmat, penlights, and the Maglite D-cell line. Streamlight, Maglite, Nightstick, SureFire, Fenix, Pelican, Nite-Ize and QUIQLITE.
Decide the power source first, then the size class. Rechargeable lights (Streamlight Stinger and Strion, Maglite ML-series, Nightstick) need a charger per officer or per vehicle and cost less over a career. CR123 and AA lights (Streamlight ProTac, SureFire, Fenix, Maglite) need no charger and consume cells, which live under Batteries. Pistol and long-gun lights are a separate section, Weapon-Mounted; helmet and cap lights are Specialty & Wearable; bulbs, switches and chargers are Parts & Accessories.
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SP22 Mini Maglite 2 AAA-Cell Flashlight w/ Pocket Clip
Original price was: $11.70.$7.99Current price is: $7.99. -
M2A Mini Mag 2 AA-Cell Flashlight
Original price was: $13.16.$8.99Current price is: $8.99. -
ML150LR RECHARGEABLE ACC/CHARGER
Original price was: $40.79.$29.99Current price is: $29.99. -
S3D Maglite 3 D-Cell Flashlight
Price range: $27.99 through $46.58 -
S2D Maglite 2 D-Cell Flashlight
Original price was: $36.61.$24.99Current price is: $24.99. -
ML300L 3 D-Cell LED Flashlight
Original price was: $65.90.$44.99Current price is: $44.99. -
P32 Mini Maglite 2 AAA-Cell LED Flashlight
Original price was: $21.96.$14.99Current price is: $14.99. -
SP2P Mini Maglite Pro 2 AA-Cell LED Flashlight w/ Holster
Price range: $24.99 through $54.09 -
Solitaire AAA-Cell Incandescent Flashlight
Price range: $6.99 through $12.11 -
PD25R Rechargeable EDC Flashlight
Original price was: $80.00.$59.95Current price is: $59.95. -
Mag-Tac Rechargeable Flashlight System
Original price was: $156.92.$99.99Current price is: $99.99. -
XL50 LED 3 AAA-Cell Flashlight
Price range: $29.99 through $31.99 -
ML25LT Maglite 2 C-Cell LED Flashlight
Original price was: $36.61.$24.99Current price is: $24.99. -
Traffic Wand For Maglite C/D-Cell Flashlights
Original price was: $9.52.$6.99Current price is: $6.99. -
S4D Maglite 4 D-Cell Flashlight
Original price was: $43.92.$29.99Current price is: $29.99. -
M2A Mini Mag 2 AA-Cell Combo Pack
Original price was: $14.63.$9.99Current price is: $9.99. -
INTRANT XPP-5566 Intrinsically Safe Dual-Light Angle Light (3 AA)
Original price was: $136.53.$84.95Current price is: $84.95. -
Humvee Lightsticks – 6”
Price range: $1.06 through $1.17 -
Inova T8R PowerSwitch Rechargeable Dual Color Flashlight
Original price was: $139.99.$125.99Current price is: $125.99. -
Inova X5 UV LED Flashlight
Original price was: $68.99.$62.09Current price is: $62.09. -
Radiant Rechargeable Pen Light
Original price was: $45.99.$41.39Current price is: $41.39. -
Radiant Rechargeable Utility Light
Original price was: $49.99.$44.99Current price is: $44.99. -
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Xtreme Lumens Metal Multi-Function Tactical Flashlight
Original price was: $105.01.$79.95Current price is: $79.95.
Choosing a handheld duty light
Rechargeable full-size. The patrol standard. The Streamlight Stinger 2020 and Strion 2020 families come with AC and 12V DC charge options; order the charger base that matches the vehicle. The Maglite ML150LR is the rechargeable version of the D-cell form factor. Nightstick's dual-switch rechargeables are the budget-conscious option in the same class.
Disposable-cell tactical. Lighter, no charger infrastructure, bulk-cell cost. Streamlight ProTac (the ProTac HL-X runs CR123 or a USB-rechargeable pack), SureFire 6PX, E2D Defender and EDC series, Fenix PD and E series, Pelican 2360 and 2370. Standardize the cell type across the fleet.
D-cell and AA. The Maglite 3 D-cell is the most-ordered handheld on this site; ML300L is the LED version. Mini Maglite AA and AAA, Streamlight Dualie and Pelican 1920 cover the small end. Cheap to issue, easy to replace.
Fire, EMS and hazmat. Right-angle lights clip to turnout gear and leave both hands free: Streamlight Survivor (alkaline or rechargeable), Pelican 3410 right angle, and the Nightstick Intrant series, which carries an intrinsically-safe rating stated on the listing. Penlights and the QUIQLITE clip lights are the EMS pocket items.
What to compare. Lumens and beam distance as the manufacturer states them, run time at the setting you will actually use, switch type (tail cap vs. body), charging method (cradle vs. USB-C), and the belt holder it fits under Light Holders.
Procurement notes
Streamlight, SureFire and Nightstick sell under manufacturer pricing policies; the price shown is the price for every buyer and we do not discount these brands. For a fleet light with chargers per vehicle, request a quote with the count and the vehicle charging voltage, and we will return one quote with lead time. Brand pages: Streamlight, Maglite, Nightstick, SureFire, Fenix, Pelican.
Prepared by The Gear Desk · Reviewed