ASP Tactical, name reckoned for its equipment quality

There are many tactical gear manufacturers out there, amid them all, one name that has made a mark for itself is ASP. Founded back in 1976 in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA, by Kevin Parsons; the forced compliance weapons manufacturer Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP Inc.) provides gear and equipment to law enforcing agencies and security companies worldwide. 

Known best for its telescoping batons, ASP produces a list of products, which include tactical batons, handcuffs, lighting, OC products and training. Most law enforcement agencies and private security providers, who have handled ASP tactical gear rate ASP gear highly for its convenience, portability, effectiveness and psychological impact. 

Besides other quality gear, ASP batons enjoy the most market penetration. Police personal and security officials tend to choose ASP batons above other batons. With made in US tag as one of its advantage, the ASP batons make, styling, handling and impact make it highly demandable. Although there are more economical batons produced in Taiwan, Japan, Korea  and India, but none have the prowess to match the ASP baton performance ability, moreover none of the other baton (except ASP) meet specifications established by the Federal Law Enforcement and military organizations in United States of America and Canada. 

If you want to purchase an ASP baton for personal use, you need to ensure it’s legal in your state. You can assure the same through a little research on the internet or by calling your local police department. Ensuring it legality of use beforehand will save you a lot of time and trouble of having to send the ASP baton back. 

ASP is continuously adding more and more products to its line of tactical products. Some of the recently designed and produced products are non-police standard, and are tailor made for civilians.

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Quick Tips on Using a Tactical Flashlight

In low or no light conditions, a tactical flashlight is the most important accessory with a Law Enforcement officer. It helps in determining threat by enhancing visibility and facilitates rapid action.

Tactical Flashlights are commonly used in dark or low light spaces for situations such as investigation or shooting. 

However, in order to make the best use of a tactical flashlight, it’s important that one knows easy tips for making the best use of tactical flashlights. These tips include:  

       

• For navigation, move the light from your footstep to the destination like a paint brush.
• In dark rooms, look out for main light sources like switches or closed opaque windows.
•  In unsafe situations, turn the light on, scan the area, turn off the light and move towards the selected place.
• When you encounter someone suspicious, hit the flooding light straight in eyes. This will blind the suspect for a while, giving you enough time to make a defensive move.
• Don’t be a Rambo, if you don’t have protective arms or combative training.      
• With a handgun, point the flashlight towards the aiming direction.
• Avoid using two handed techniques for gun and flashlight.
•  Always hold the flashlight in your non dominating hand.
• Prefer following roger technique or eye index technique for a better shooting grip.
•  Keep the gun hand out and remember to keep the flashlight near to the jawline.
• Be attentive towards the surroundings and be adaptive.

 

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Which Flashlight Is Perfect for Tactical Situations?

Do you want to make a good flashlight part of your tactical gear but are not sure which one to buy? Find out how you can make the right choice!

While we all know that a flashlight is an essential safety gear, it is more important to choose the right product. When choosing one for yourself, keep your requirements and budget both in mind.

Here’s what you should look for while choosing a flashlight:

• Small Size: Since you need a flashlight for everyday use, prefer one that is small enough to fit into your pocket. Anything that is nearly the size of your palm is perfect.


• Strong Beam: Get a flashlight with an output of at least 120 lumens. Make sure the beam is bright enough to help you spot and disorient an attacker.




• Handy Design: Though multiple features and functions can be of great help, you should choose a flashlight with a simple and handy design. Your goal is to get a light that is easy to access and operate in adverse situations where you’ve to do a lot in less time. For example, a product with a simple, rightly placed on/off switch can serve the purpose.


• Tough: You’ll be using a flashlight when fighting someone or in a similar situation, so make sure you buy one that is rugged. Prefer hard anodized aluminium for metal and ensure that it is duly machined for a solid grip. After all, you can’t afford to drop the flashlight in a tactical situation.




• LED lighting: When you have LED and incandescent to choose from, prefer LED. LEDs are stronger and can survive blows and beating. They are also more energy efficient than CLF’s or regular incandescent bulbs.
  

 
 
 
 
 

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