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Reflections of C.O.P.S. Police Week
Streamlight's Justin Thomas shares his memorable experience attending last year's C.O.P.S. Police Week in Washington D.C.By Justin Thomas, Regional Sales Manager
Weapon-Mounted Lights & Handheld Lights: What to Use When Searching
Streamlight's Brian Osborn discusses the benefits of using weapon-mounted lights and handheld lights when searching in low-light situations.By Brian Osborn, Regional Sales Manager
What EDC Means to Me: Always There When You Need It
You never know when you'll need a light. Streamlight's Mark Rowe discusses why he carries a flashlight with him all the time, and why you might consider doing so too.By Mark Rowe, National Accounts Manager
Are All Lithium-Ion Batteries the Same?
In the crazy world of batteries and the unlimited ways in which you can purchase Lithium-Ion cells, it’s important to have additional knowledge so you know exactly what you’re purchasing.By Brett Marquardt, Sales Manager
The Importance of Redundancy in Lighting & Critical Equipment
The sun was setting over the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. Between the increased darkness and the dust being kicked up on the gravel logging road, the headlights of the Crown Vic were struggling to illuminate the stolen pickup...By Brian Osborn, Regional Sales Manager
Streamlight’s 7th Annual 5K To Benefit C.O.P.S.
For the past six years, Streamlight has organized a 5K Run / 1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit an organization we've supported for over two decades: Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (C.O.P.S.). This year, the 7th annual event will be held virtually...By Streamlight Team
Safety-Rated Flashlights: How to Pick the Right Light
Each year the National Safety Council designates June as National Safety Month. This year, due to COVID-19, safety has been front and center with majority attention on Personal Protective Equipment. During this year’s...By Travis Bridgette, Sales Manager
June Is the 25th Anniversary of National Safety Month
National Safety Month is a National Safety Council (NSC) program that is observed annually to help raise awareness about and promote workplace safety. This year is the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month...By Streamlight Team
Everyday Carry: Streamlight's EDC Options
A person’s everyday carry items are what they carry with them daily to prepare for situations that may arise. It’s important to pick reliable and reusable items in order to provide maximum utility to the carrier. A good everyday carry (EDC) can be the difference...By Streamlight Team
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Pack Your Emergency Kit
May 9th-15th is National Hurricane Preparedness week. Streamlight knows how important it is to be prepared in case of an emergency, which is why we engineer our flashlights to be durable and have long runtimes. This year...By Streamlight Team
Gone Camping: Streamlight's Essential Packing List
As we move into late spring and early summer, camping season approaches. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a complete novice, it’s essential that you properly prepare before heading out into the woods for a camping trip...By Streamlight Team
Shop for the Right Beam Pattern with Streamlight
When selecting a flashlight best suited for a particular application, there are several variables to take into consideration including the size of the light, material, type of switch, light output, battery type, and more...By Kevin Burger, National Accounts Manager
Streamlight Celebrates 48 Years!
Today marks 48 years of Streamlight! Over the past 48 years, Streamlight has grown and changed in many ways to become the company we know and love today. In 1973, Streamlight was a new company, made up of only six employees...By Streamlight Team
Streamlight’s 6th Annual (1st Virtual) 5K To Benefit C.O.P.S.
For the past five years, Streamlight has organized a 5K Run or 1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit an organization we've supported for over two decades: Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (C.O.P.S.). This year, the 6th annual event...By Streamlight Team
Live Fire Testing Of Gun Mounted Lights
You might be surprised to know that, situated deep in the back of our headquarters here in Eagleville, PA, we have an indoor shooting range. We built our facility to include the range so that our engineers and product...By Streamlight Team
Snag Your Streamlight Swag
Have you visited our Gear Site? Did you even know we had one? We do! StreamlightGear.com is the place to go when you want to show off your love for Streamlight – or to give to the Streamlight SuperFan in your life. It’s the...By Streamlight Team
Streamlight Parts And Service
Did you know that Streamlight now offers flashlight parts for purchase online by customers, as well as through distributors? While we continue to provide service at our many Authorized Service Centers and our Factory...By Streamlight Team
TEN-TAP® Programming: Your Light, Your Way
Have you ever noticed that your Streamlight flashlight has TEN-TAP® Programming? Maybe you’ve seen one of our flashlights that has this capability, but you aren’t sure what this feature is or if it’s the light for you...By Streamlight Team
USB Rechargeable Flashlights and Batteries
Rechargeable flashlights are a cost effective way – especially for workforces with many flashlights or lanterns to power – to light the job site. From handheld lights to headlamps and work lights that provide hands-free...By Streamlight Team
Different Uses for the Portable Scene Light II
Have you ever considered all the different ways that one light can be used? Streamlight makes lighting solutions for many markets, and it can be interesting to think about how one individual light can be used in multiple...By Streamlight Team
Emergency Preparedness — Part 2
We’ve talked once already about the importance of having an emergency kit. In that post, the focus was more on individuals and families. Emergencies don’t just happen when you are at home though – so emergency kits with a...By Streamlight Team
Streamlight Announces New Products At FDIC 2019
If you were keeping an eye on our activities at this year’s FDIC International, then you know that we had some new product announcements. Just don’t skip over these products because we introduced them at a fire show...By Streamlight Team
Streamlight At FDIC 2019
Yes, yes, we know, we’re going to another show. Streamlight exhibits at nearly 100 shows every year, and for some reason, many of our bigger shows take place in the first few months of the year! The latest show that we’re...By Streamlight Team
Happy 46 Years
This past Saturday, March 23, marked 46 years since Streamlight came into being as a company. We have come a long way as a company since that first flashlight we developed – a handheld unit that produced one million...By Streamlight Team
Streamlight's 2019 Showdown
If you follow us on social (and if you don’t, what are you waiting for?), then you know that we just announced a new contest on our Facebook page. The Streamlight Showdown is our take on a bracket-style takedown of some...By Streamlight Team
Counting Down To IWA OutdoorClassics 2019
Streamlight is bringing our latest products, including high-performance torches, lanterns and other lighting products to this year’s IWA OutdoorClassics. This exhibition is the world-leading trade fair for hunting, shooting...By Streamlight Team
New Products Introduced At SHOT Show 2019
There was a lot to see at SHOT Show 2019. Once again, we were there in Las Vegas at the largest trade show for professionals in the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries, with our latest weapon-mounted...By Streamlight Team
Welcome to #StreamlightStrong
This blog was a long time in the making. After giving our website its latest look and working behind the scenes to make it more efficient, we turned our attention to our community and resource section. First, we want to say...By Streamlight Team
Take the Streamlight Customer Satisfaction Survey!
It is always helpful to hear back from our customers. Whether it’s praise for a job well done, or letting us know that we’ve dropped the ball somehow, we want to hear it. This is why we have a Customer Satisfaction Survey...By Streamlight Team
Emergency Preparedness – Part 1
We are always trying to impress upon others the importance of having an emergency kit. No matter the situation – whether it is storm season (hurricanes, blizzards, wildfires) or other emergencies – it is smart to plan for...By Streamlight Team
45 Years of Streamlight
This year marked Streamlight’s 45th anniversary. That is 45 years of being a hands-on company dedicated to pioneering flashlight design and technology. Take a look at our line-up of products, and there’s a tool for you...By Streamlight Team
Explaining Streamlight's Different Beam Types
Here at Streamlight, we are always asked about which flashlight an individual should buy. There isn’t always a straightforward answer, because it really does depend on how you will be using the light. This is one of the...By Streamlight Team
