Brad Smith
Over the last few weeks I've received several e-mails from K-9 handlers throughout the United States and Canada asking about mounting a flashlight to their handgun. I must say I was taken back by these e-mails. Since the late 80's (yes I've been around for a while) my department allows the entire department, not just K-9 handlers, to mount flashlights on our handguns, AR's and shotguns.
I thought most departments were allowing their K-9 handlers to attach a flashlight to their handgun but apparently there are some departments that are not. I'm finding out that the supervisors who are making these decisions, not allowing officers to mount flashlights on their handguns, have never been a K-9 handler.
I know there are several different flashlight in use throughout the country that K-9 handlers, SWAT operators and patrol officers utilize on their handguns. So we can all make an educated choice I would request that handlers reply to this blog by stating what brand of flashlight they use on their handguns and the pros and cons of their flashlight.
Hopefully the information you provide will make a K-9 handlers job simpler and safer. Thanks in advance for your replies.
Brad Smith
West Covina PD
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