The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently selected the Streamlight ProTac HL-X tactical light for its agents. Streamlight partnered with Tactical Express, LLC, as a distribution partner, to deliver the lights over a five-year contract. The ProTac HL-X delivers up to 1,000 lumens and features multi-fuel capability with USB rechargeable or disposable battery options.

FBI Selects Streamlight ProTac HL-X

The FBI chose the tactical light as the new agent-issued tactical handheld light for students of the Firearms Training Unit, Training Division of the FBI Academy. The FBI also makes it available for purchase across all other FBI divisions.

“Streamlight and Tactical Express are very pleased to have been selected for this contract and partnership with the the FBI,” said Matthew J. Baker, Director of Streamlight’s Military/Federal/Government sales division. “Having already shipped thousands of these high-performance lights to U.S. military police and security forces through commercial buys and using National Stock Number 6230-01626-6796 awards, we’re proud to now also provide the ProTac HL-X to new FBI agents and other personnel using this BPA.”

The ProTac HL- flashlight, built for durability and a sure grip, comes a complete rechargeable system. Operators benefit from either a proprietary Streamlight SL-B26 protection Li-ion USB rechargeable battery or two CR123A disposable batteries. This multi-fuel capability offers convenient and cost-effective charging options. The system makes it ideal for agent use in remote locations. Meanwhile, it accommodates long-term operations such as crime scene processing or low-light training.

Streamlight ProTac HL-X Details

Offering three modes, the ProTac HL-X uses a high-power LED to deliver 1,000 lumens. It also channels 27,100 candela, a 330-meter beam distance and a run time of 1 hour and 30 minutes on high when using the SL-B26 battery; with CR123 batteries, the run time is 1 hour and 15 minutes. On low, the ProTac HL-X provides an extended 23 hours of run time, 65 lumens and 1,600 candela over an 80-meter beam distance; with CR123 batteries, the run time is 20 hours. The light’s high-intensity strobe runs for 3.25 continuous hours with the SL-B26 rechargeable battery, and 2.50 hours with lithium batteries.

The light’s tactical tail switch permits easy, one-handed operation with firearms in room clearing, building search and target identification at a distance situations. It measures 5.43 inches in length, concealing easy under a uniform or other attire. Streamlight fabricates the light from 6000-series machined aircraft aluminum. It features an anodized finish and comes packaged with a removable pocket clip and holster.

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