The rise of the flashlight-equipped service pistol began many years ago, with special reaction teams, notably LAPD SWAT. It proved it could be a lifesaver searching darkened buildings for dangerous suspects.

K9 was the next arm of law enforcement to pick up on the value of combined white light and handgun. With one hand often being required to hold a big dog’s leash, the canine handler was down to a single hand to manipulate both gun and flashlight (often outdoors on moonless nights or in the same dark buildings where SWAT had first proven the value of the concept).

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