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Payback is oh so sweet

My friends and I have an annual camping trip that is always a blast. Every year, one friend is notorious for shining his 4-D cell Maglite into people's faces around the campfire. Last year, I brought my SureFire E2d Defender and concealed it in my pocket (easy to do because of its small size). When he brought out his big Maglite®, everybody started to head to their tents. As soon as he started to blind people, I unleashed my Defender. It stunned him long enough for us to grab his flashlight and hide one of his batteries, rendering it useless for the rest of the trip. Hooray!

Walker K.
Fremont, CA

Guards advised to get real

Just over a year ago, I purchased a SureFire 6P Original and an 8NX Commander. I am a part time security guard and often work night shifts. I recently went on a patrol with 4 other guys, all of whom carried Maglites. During the night, we were engaged in a short chase. While the Maglites are a great tool, it wasn't until I pulled out my 8X and totally crushed their inferior lights that our target was temporarily blinded and restrained with ease.

After the incident, my fellow workers approached and asked, "What the hell are you using?" Since then, I have managed to persuade them all to purchase a REAL light source, from SureFire. I own and have tried a great many light products, but in my opinion, nothing comes close to a SureFire. My next purchase will be the 9AN Commander. I have a use for all three lights and will never need to look at another company's product again. Thank you for making such a superior and reliable product.

Darren W.
Willoughby, Australia

Flashlight tag escalation

During long portions of the year, my brother's neighbors are away from home due to work related travel. Every night when he is away, a hired security guard drives his truck up their long driveway to check on their home.

My brother decided to see if he could get a response from this guy by shining his tinker toy of a flashlight at his truck. The security guard would return fire with a flashlight I could tell was about comparable strength to my brother's. This scenario went on for a few nights, much to the amazement of us both. The next weeknight I brought my SureFire D3 Defender (since replaced in SureFire's lineup by the C2 Centurion) with Turbo Head over and gave the security guy a shot of truly pure and intense light. I wasn't surprised when he elected not to play along.

The clincher was the next night when I repeated giving him the D3 treatment. In response, we were deluged with a wall of light from a spotlight he obviously had brought along just for the occasion. Needless to say, my D3 obviously must have seemed incredibly bright for him to bring out his big gun to return fire.

Cyclist ties one on, sees more clearly

I am an avid cyclist (both mountain and road), and oftentimes end up riding at night. Normally, I use a dedicated handle-bar mount light in addition to a red LED blinker under the rear seat pack. One night I was forced to take a lengthy detour due to a road closure, and the rechargeable battery on the headlight died before I arrived at home. However, I have always carried my SureFire Z2 CombatLight with me. After some quick thinking, I managed to slice up an old punctured tube and fastened the Z2 to my handlebars. Unlike the dedicated bike light, the SureFire light provided a clean, even illumination and allowed me to see the details of the road more clearly than with my purpose-bought bike light! The ultimate compliment occurred when another cyclist rode next to me and asked what model of bike light I was using -- he thought I had a $500 system! He was quite impressed when he saw that the light was very small and lightweight, even more so when compared to the heavy rechargeable battery systems sold by most bike shops.

Shaun D.
San Diego, CA

Multiple SureFire owner envious of himself

I have a serious complaint about your flashlights! Now that I own several, everything else is a waste. I collected lights throughout high school, lots of plastic waterproof ones, including headlamps, I won't mention brands. I saw your lights in catalogs but couldn't understand them, but then I saw a display in a Cape Cod outdoors store. They were impressively bright, so I bought a SureFire E2e Executive Elite. Wow! Since then I've acquired an E1e Executive Elite, 6P Original, M3 CombatLight, and an A2 Aviator. I have encouraged people close to me to acquire (some of which I bought as gifts) two G2 Nitrolon flashlights, an E2d Defender, four E1e flashlights, a M3, Z2 CombatLight>, C3 Centurion, and two 6P Originals.

So, as I said, I have a complaint. Tonight I used my E1e as I walked home. It is amazingly bright for its size, but it just doesn't compare to my other lights!! Sure a light the size of my thumb is brighter than any other light I have that isn't a SureFire, but compared to my original E2e, which isn't that much bigger, it pales in comparison! Your lights have absolutely ruined every other light I have!! I thank you for brightening my horizons but I am saddened that everything else is so inferior! To all you potential buyers, don't waste your time with imitation illumination tools!

Robert D.
Burlington, VT

Better light means more work for trash man

First time SureFire user. Ordered the SureFire E2E Executive Elite yesterday, received it today. Did side-by-side comparison with trusty 2 D-cell Maglite®. Threw away the Maglite! No comparison! New SureFire customer for life.

Eric M.
Tallahassee, FL

SureFire breaks the rules, hit with lifetime ban

I was a Boy Scout for 3-1/2 years, and on many a camp out we would play "flash light tag" (Hide-N'-Go Seek with flashlights).

I bought a 1,000,000 candle power rechargeable spotlight from the local sporting goods store, and I used it one camp out to play flashlight tag. The other guys who mostly had cheap plastic flashlights or Mini-Mag lights quickly made a "no spotlights" rule. Because my spotlight was big and yellow, it was hard to sneak it out. So I was back to my Maglite.

One day I was looking through a gun magazine and saw an ad for SureFire flashlights, so I checked you guys out online. I decided on the G2 Nitrolon because of its price, and decided to get the black one. When it arrived I knew I had found a way around the "no spotlights" rule.

On the next camping trip I casually suggested a game of flashlight tag. I went out with my G2 and nobody knew the difference, that is until I turned it on. After two games of me dominating with my SureFire, the other guys made a "no SureFire" rule. So once again I was back to my Maglite.

Even though it was "outlawed" for flashlight tag I still use my trusty G2 to impress people all the time. It has silenced many annoying persons who like to shine their lights in people's faces. Thanks for making a sweet light; you have earned yourselves a lifetime customer.

Greg P.
Ridgecrest, CA

SureFire helps stop Hawaiian rain (of bottles)

I have been a security officer at a respectable hotel in Waikiki for many years. Although I work full-time on the day shift (8AM to 4PM), I recently purchased a SureFire M6 Millennium Guardian because of my passion for SureFire, and flashlights in general. Knowing that I may never need to use it because I carry a 6P Original in my pocket all the time at work, I felt the M6 would come into play in the "worst case scenario." As I have heard many people say, and have learned for myself, I'd rather have it and not need it than the other way around.

That time came one evening when I stayed late into the night shift. The 20 to 25 story hotel across the street from ours was at very high occupancy due to spring break vacation. I could hear the yells from parties taking place in various rooms. College kids shouted down onto the streets from their lanais into the late hours of the night.

I was posted at the entrance of our hotel, monitoring the incoming vehicles and pedestrian traffic as they entered our property through the valet driveway. Suddenly, liquor bottles came crashing down onto the street from the lanais above. Huge liquor bottles, one after another. Glass was everywhere, on the streets and sidewalks. As I watched countless near misses of vehicles and pedestrians passing on the street below, I knew something had to be done.

I retrieved my M6 from a pocket in my bag which is under lock and key, even when left in the security office. I quickly arrived back at the street, where the other security officers told me that they had already called the police. Pointing almost at the very top of the 25 story building, they told me that they spotted a few people on a lanai throw one last bottle down before realizing that a large crowd of angry tourists had gathered on the street below, and were all peering up at the building.

Shortly after my arrival back, and in the midst of what was taking place, I caught the other security officers glance at me briefly, as if they knew what I had done. A few were aware of my recent purchase, which I tried to keep quiet about in the beginning, but that didn't stop the fascinating show-and-tell attraction the M6 was destined to become amongst the security staff, in just the first week alone.

Trying not to lose sight and memory of which lanai the bottles were thrown from, I engaged the M6 from lock-out position. With the first tap of the push-button tail cap, not only were all the lanais of the 20+ floors lit, but the entire building was illuminated! The few remaining individuals that continued to bravely hang out on the lanai ran back into the room and shut the lanai door.

With the living room light still on, we all could still see the individuals looking down onto the street from inside the room. I hit the button again, and the curtains closed. I hit the button a third time, and all the lights in the room went off.

Scared senseless, I cannot imagine what kind of thoughts were going through their minds. Thinking that being so high up, their actions could not be traced back to their room, they must have thought the police were down on the street, because who else would have a flashlight that bright?

The funniest moment must have been right after the lights were turned off in the room, and they reopened the curtains to peek out. They were not visible in the darkness until a flash of light from the M6 revealed all four of them, standing with the curtains in their hands trying to hide themselves, with the inside of the room illuminated as well!

Needless to say, their actions ceased instantly. After the first few flashes of light, the large crowd that had gathered on the street, which was so eagerly peering up at the building, was now captivated by the object in my hand.

The police arrived eventually, and met with us, and the security at the respective hotel. Once our security staff informed the police and neighboring security of which lanai the bottles were being thrown from, determining the room number was a snap. Together, they paid the guests an unexpected visit up at their room.

Thank you SureFire, for providing world-class flashlights that may very well have saved a life that night. Your company and my company both shined, and we looked incredible that night. The M6, as with any other SureFire flashlight, is a treasure.

Lance S.
Honolulu, HI

Religious experience while fishing

I have a SureFire E2O that I equip with a MN03 60 lumen lamp assembly for work, but change back to the MN02 (25 lumens) for use on my boat while night fishing. I recently went out on the lake, but forgot to retrofit my E2O with the MN02, which made the light too bright to work on knots and stuff. But about 3 a.m., when we decided to head in, my buddy pulled out his "trusty" 4 D-cell Maglite® and began searching for the landing. "I think I see it, but I'm not sure," he said. I pulled out my E2O and lit up the entire shore area. "Holy S#*t," he said just loud enough to hear.

As we approached the landing, I twisted the tail-cap for constant-on, and lit up the entire landing area, landing the boat perfectly. Thanx SureFire.

Curt F.
Easton, PA

Competition no match for SureFire

My neighbor's little dog wandered off the other night and I was enlisted to help find her little one. As I was walking out, my wife reminded me to get my "light" — a C2 Centurion that goes everywhere with me. The Maglite® that our neighbor carried was weak even when we started, but after 5 minutes was comparable to using an already burnt match for light. My C2 was like a flood lamp searching for the pooch and we soon found its eyes reflecting the beam a good distance away. While not a great story from my military days, I still felt that you would feel proud to know that your lights work in many different arenas. Thanks again.

Kevin M.
Tucker, GA

Nature girl teaches "tough guys" to see the light

I'm an outdoors, camping, hiking kind of girl. Recently, my boyfriend took a tactical training class and brought home a SureFire 6P Original for me as a gift (now that's love!). Soon thereafter, I went on a group hike to explore some old mine shafts. My group included several "tough guys" who were very proud of their "state-of-the-art" gear. We all headed into the dark with our flashlights on. We could see fine and walk at a normal pace. At the midpoint of one of the shafts, I turned off my 6P, just to get an idea of how dark it really was. The whole group stopped dead in their tracks. It was like night and day! With all the other lights combined, we could only see a couple of feet directly in front of us. My one little 6P lit the whole cavern! The group was very happy to follow me out—even those "tough guys" with their tails between their legs! Yesterday, my boyfriend surprised me with a SC1 Spares Carrier kit! Thanks Honey, you're the best!!

Valerie M.

Campfire games more fun with SureFire

When do I use my SureFire? An easier question would be: When do I not use my SureFire? Answer: daytime! I have used my SureFire while camping. I keep one on my night stand. And I always bring one when traveling at night. I have shown my wife and kids how effective they can be, in case an intruder enters our home. My SureFire has also become my primary light source while varmint hunting at night. Another use for my SureFire is just for fun around the hunting camp, especially the game, "How far will your light go?" Guess who always wins!

Beny R.
Houston, TX

Big Daddies chopped down to size

I went on a retreat and brought my SureFire A2 Aviator. When everybody was claiming bunks, a couple people were bragging about their "big daddy flashlights." I said check out my light. I pressed the button on the rear and illuminated the far wall as if it was daylight (except brighter). I won that argument.
Chris K.

Good Samaritan garners classic look

I now carry a SureFire L4 LumaMax everywhere I go. Just a few weeks ago, I came across a bad traffic accident. I called 911 and stopped to see if I could help. A few minutes later, the fire department showed up.

A little girl was pinned in the backseat. She suffered minor injuries, but her foot was trapped by the buckled-in door. As a firefighter crawled into the backseat and tried to assess the situation, I leaned in the rear window area (the window was gone) and lit up the area for him. He was amazed by the light output and asked what kind of light I had.

As more of their units arrived, I got out of the way and left the scene so they could work. I think that firefighter will be getting a SureFire in the future. The look on his face followed by the "Damn...what kind of light is that!?" was classic.

Thank you very much for an outstanding product.

Mark T.

No need to gamble on a lesser light

As a security officer at the Hard Rock Hotel, I have used many of your lights, including a SureFire G2 Nitrolon, E2d Executive Defender, and for the moment a G2Z CombatLight. I say "for the moment" because I more than likely will sell my current light to another officer later this year. Other officers new to the "Rock" are always amazed at the brightness of a light that's so compact. I've also become the hotel's "battery man;" when batteries die, the officers come to me for their "fix." My source: SureFire.com. Now I have pit bosses coming to me for their G2s. Thanks SureFire.

Shawn S.
Las Vegas, NV

Boy Scouts' LEDs can't hold a candle to SureFire

I recently attended a Boy Scout Camp called Gardner Dam for the fifth year in a row. It's a week long camp in which the scouts earn merit badges ranging from space exploration to whitewater kayaking, learn to work together, and have a great time. Every year the boys in my troop like showing off their flashlights. Last year's trend was Maglites® (I impressed everyone with my four D-cell Maglite, now obsolete). This year most of the boys had LED flashlights, none of them from SureFire.

The first night of camp, while everyone was bragging about how many LED bulbs their lights had, they stopped and stared at my SureFire 6P Original equipped with a FM35 red filter nestled snuggly in a V70 holster (by popular demand, I later showed off the FM36 blue filter). Everyone kept nagging me to hold it, so I passed it around. Much to my amusement, nobody could figure out how to turn it on! After they had scratched every hair out of their heads, I showed them the temporary on/off button and the lock-out tailcap. The boys were even impressed with the lithium batteries! Even with all their puny LED lights turned on, my 6P made them look like candles.

On the last day of camp, one of the adults sprained his ankle and had to be wheeled around in a wagon pushed by almost every scout in our troop (the leader isn't exactly light as a feather). We all went to the closing campfire that night, but I was the only one who brought a flashlight. I acted as the headlight of the caravan and illuminated the entire road effortlessly with the standard 65 lumens. Needless to say, many staff members also puzzled at the brightness of my light.

My SureFire 6P made many new friends at summer camp, and expect to have many new customers.

Keep up the excellent work SureFire.

Kevin R.
Marinette, WI

D cells not so swell

I am a professional firefighter paramedic, a job that frequently takes me into dark and dangerous places. After a short time on the job I realized I needed a bright light to efficiently and safely perform my duties. The mini lights commonly used at that time just didn't have the light output I wanted and, frankly, neither did the multi-D cell aluminum flashlights, especially given their cumbersome, bulky size. Then I found the SureFire 6P Original. It is small enough to comfortably fit on my belt and bright enough to do the job.

I often arrived at dark situations where law enforcement was already present using their big multi-D cell lights. I loved the look on their faces when I lit up the 6P and had it outshine all of their lights! They would start asking what that little thing in my hand was and where I got it. Since then, they have all traded in their D cells for brighter and less cumbersome products by SureFire. I have thought about upgrading to the 9AN Commander or similar product. But the 6P is still going strong, even after over six years of use and abuse in fire and EMS situations, household and automotive repairs, hunting, camping, and the list goes on. I just can't be without my trusty SureFire 6P.

Jeffrey D.

Light more intimidating than carbine

I recently purchased a SureFire M6 Guardian. I don't consider the SureFire M6 Guardian a flashlight; I call it "The Intimidator." It is so bright, especially when used with the optional 500 lumen MN21 Lamp Assembly.

On the 4th of July, I brought along my SureFire because it was surely brighter than any fireworks in the sky. Instead of pointing at the sky with my finger towards fireworks, I was using the SureFire M6 Guardian. You could actually see the beam in the sky and clouds.

I also have attached the SureFire M6 Guardian to my Airsoft M4A1 carbine. Whenever I play, my fellow players tell me, "You don't even need a gun; all you need is that flashlight." When I hear this, it makes me feel very proud to own a SureFire.

John K.
Oakland Gardens, NY

Good point about not needing to

I'm an airframe and powerplant mechanic. I work graveyard for a major airline, working on big jets in all types of weather. I have the SureFire 9AN Commander because of the quality of light it puts out and the fact that it offers a low-beam and high-beam in a compact package. I like the light output of SureFire Flashlights because the beam is as flawless and bright as a floodlight. Other brands of rechargeable flashlights have rings and shadows in their beams.

SureFire is pre-focused, has no shadows or rings, and gives off pure white light. When I use my 9AN, I do not have to point my light at individual items. I just turn it on, aim it in the direction I'm looking, and EVERYTHING gets lit up. My 9AN blows other people away, especially when they paid a lot of money and thought they were getting the best….until I show them better.

Stewart L.