#Weaponlight

NEXTORCH North America has announced the WL15 Tactical Weapon Light, a rail-mounted illumination tool developed in Germany and built for law enforcement, military, and security applications. The light delivers a stated output of 1,200 lumens and 44,100 candela, producing a concentrated beam that the company claims reaches up to 459 yards (420 meters). Its purpose is to support quick identification of targets and surroundings in low-light or time-critical situations.

This is Firebird Electro-Optics’ first appearance here at TFB, and while their new flashlights are small in size, they manage to shine a lot of light. The company claims to have spent over two years of research and development, and is now releasing their LEP Mini series. They are built around advanced Laser Excited Phosphor (LEP) technology, said to deliver a focused, high-intensity beam exceeding 106,000+ candela. All variants maintain tight beam geometry with minimal spill, ensuring precise target illumination and superior photonic efficiency.

Who had Harbor Freight weapon lights on their 2025 bingo card? In a surprise move, noted retailer of inexpensive tools Harbor Freight is selling a pistol light that looks quite a lot like a TLR-1 Streamlight. And the price point is well below the name brand!

Inforce is known for their WML and WMLx series of long gun lights that have a unique form factor, but their upcoming ARC series of lights will follow the industry trends more closely. These lights will have high candela ratings and a modular industry standard ecosystem of tail caps, heads, and mounts. Hop stopped by the Inforce booth at NRAAM 2025 to check them out.

Weapon-mounted lights are a great addition to any solid general-purpose or home-defense rifle. While there are a few who disagree, most of us know that having a light on your rifle is a very good idea, almost a necessity. When it comes to my guns for self or home defense - all of them have lights. While most of us civilians might never find ourselves clearing multi-story buildings, or trying to ID a bad guy way off in the distance in the dark, defensive scenarios are a very different story. If someone breaks into your home or you hear odd noises on your property at night, it’s crucial to be able to properly identify what you’re hearing, especially in low-light conditions, before taking any direct action.