Flashlight Tactics for Police, Security and Self Defense | Olight M2R Pro Warrior Review
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The Olight M2R Warrior Pro might be one of the best flashlights I've ever reviewed to be used as a duty light for police, security or for a bigger carry light for self defense. It replaced my previous primary light almost immediately.
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"dont shine it willy nilly"
Maybe more manly term would be, and an Aussie term:
"Dont piss fart around with it" or "Dont arse fart around with it"
"Just piss fartin around"
American term "Just lolly gagging" sound like a S&M action
@@cypherglitch or as we say here in TEXAS "don't fiddle fuck around" lol
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Looks like they want you to promote them without compensating you. I was sold until I got to their site.
This link goes to a dead end "Your search returned no results." Also, my Malware Bytes software also warned me of a Trojan associated with the page. No good.
Thanks for the heads up guys i updated the link
I’ve been flashing for years, stops my enemies right in their tracks.
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Broooo that transition
630ish lmfao gun from nowherr
I’m really glad you reviewed this light, I love olight, I’m dangerously addicted to buying their products. However this light is always on my belt as a security guard, this thing diffusing so many situations it’s insane. I once had a belligerent drunk guy getting all crazy with another guard and when I shone my light just to see what was going on he completely changed the subject to “where’d you get that light man!” 😂
I've had similar happen to me. Olight is new to me. I have always had the same EDC and a duty light and never felt the need to try anything new until I started doing this.
Olight got it going on - I placed 4 orders in 4 days over the long weekend
bro do a video next about using fleshlight for self defense 👊
This must be the heaviest driver for newcomers to this channel. I support it.
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Fleshlight or flashlight?
@@harrybrown9374 he said what he meant lol
2 girls 1 torch?
"it's coming in a pouch - that's weird" while internally his brain is hitting him up with all the good, happy stuff. We know how much you like holsters and pouches Mike.
No I like the pouch I just think it is weird that it is already IN the pouch in the package.
He's baby yoda cute when he gets defensive :p
Lol! I immediately had this thought, too.
As always you *enlighten* me with your knowledge.
Booooo
My uncle was walking home on new year's eve with his son in law. He noticed the fence was broken and the window busted, which wasn't that way just an hour ago.
He went closer to investigate and noticed the burglar was hiding behind the tree next to window.
He shined the light all 900 lumens at the thief. As a reflex his arm went up to shield his eyes from the light and in this instant revealed that the thief was holding 2 pieces of glass about 14 inches long to use as makeshift stabbies.
Without hesitating the son in law punched the guy while avoiding getting stabbed.
On the third or 4th punch the son in law got the guy really good that it knocked both weapons out of his hands.
The son in law then went to town to ensure the thief was sufficiently beat up before handing him over to the police.
Note: The instant the light was shown, because of the reflex of trying to shield the eyes, the son in law was able to punch the guy in the face really good. It rocked the thief who tried to fight back but with the light being shined at him from my uncle, he couldn't see where he was hitting. The son in law didn't even get hit once.
Thanks brotha the car technique will help me on duty for sure.... We're always checking car on Overdose Calls and I have definitely blinded myself....Amazing video as always Mike!!!
Yeah man. I like to think of my night vision as a finite resource and conserve as much of it as possible. That way I miss less.
Mike: spins and catches the box, twirling the flashlight between his fingers and absent mindedly flipping it
Also Mike: nearly fumbles the box picking it up off a waist high cart
Ha funny observation. I'm selectively coordinated.
@@hard2hurt "Selectively coordinated" is seriously funny!
4:01 totally forgot you used to be a cop lmao nice reminder there
Haha that wasn't scripted either but that "hands out of your pockets buddy" is WELL practiced Haha.
Lmao
"Get down there, I'm ready".. is...what she said!
Great video and solid instruction. Thanks! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
ive got the 02R v.1
I gotta say i use the strobe quite often for signalling purposes. i work in aviation, its really handy and i do notice it gets attention quicker than just waving a steady beam around. my thoughts anyway. thanks for video, i learned a lot from it.
Can confirm about the strobe getting people's attention. I'm a mechanic for heavy duty diesel. And drivers will straight ignore your guidance while pulling over a pit and not even look at you. That strobe gets their attention real quick
Agreed, stobe attracts a lot more attention when needed and it's quite useful to remind someone to look at your way than anything else. It also tends not to blind people in accidental occasions when pointing the light at someone.
A burst of turbo in the wrong direction is a lot more dangerous in work related situations if you accidentally shine the whole thing right into someone's eyes.
I'll do some research on my own as far as price, water resistance, if the M2R also takes regular batteries, etc but more importantly, the tactics you demonstrated were awesome (lighting up the interior of a car without blinding yourself, the flashlight's reflective properties when shined upon white objects ). I thought a flashlight 's use was pretty basic but I got schooled and greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much for the informative and fun video !!
Thanks a lot man. Sometimes we take things for granted... but you want every edge you can get!
I have the STREAMLIGHT 1L-1AA that you reviewed and I love it. small enough to take anywhere and plenty bright.
Cool glad you like it.
I purchased an M2R Pro when it was released having loved the original alot, I was expecting it to just be a small improvement with a much higher battery capacity, but when I used it I was hugely impressed with every aspect, it fixed the couple of issues on the previous one and improved the good parts. It's still one of my favourites for defensive carry despite the latest flashlights I've ran.
Mine just arrived and I take it everywhere I go. Love it.
Dope!
@@hard2hurt the link isnt working, is there a different one now? Would love for you to get a commission and be able to save a lil money
Hey man, just stumbled on your video/channel and it was not only informative, but also interesting/fun to watch. Thank you :)
I actually carry the Warrior 3s in my EDC. The light is insane. The model in the video has 1800 luman max. The Warrior 3s has 2300 luman. I switched config to the tactical for strobe on hardpress. Have actually used it in a fight and it’s so incredibly effective that I would rather use it before my pistol. Definitely an amazing buy and I recommend it 10/10
Sir, thank you for quality information you put out.
Olight's Black Friday sale is pretty dope including deep discounts and a FREE flashlight: www.olightstore.com/s/LPZSK3
Does it come with a pressure switch? I looked at the link but it did not indicate one.
@@mikeydo9567 you can get it by itself or in a kit with the mount and pressure switch
Fight Perfects channel was deleted just wanted to give a headsup.
Mike - question on grips for holding/using a flashlight
Any pros/cons to holding it so you would go with standard hammer fist strikes vs. holding it with the thumb reinforced along the leading edge so you would strike with the thumb/flashlight leading edge?
Thx
Great video. I need to get me a new flashlight. Last time I got one was back when usb-charging wasn’t a thing.
That transition was smooth asf
M2T Warrior (other version of same light) is FANTASTIC.
M2T is actually the light I use as my duty light as a paramedic.
Good review and here it is on the strobe. Another CZcamsr goes by active self protection had a video where a man use the strobe to push someone back. It does disorient. Yes on my rifle or pistol not so much cause by the time the gun comes out it’s getting used but as a deterrent on a EDC flashlight it would I feel help before it gets to gun drawn level
Iv got the m1x striker from olight it's a great light and takes 2 different batteries and has the rubber on off switch what i prefer to the new one great video
I finally got to break in my Warrior mr2 the wife got me for Xmas the other day...and I gotta say, I'm impressed. Excellent light settings. The 1800 lumens is insanely bright and that bezel..no joke if u use it on someone's face. I actually can't find anything I don't like about it. Thanks 4 the recommend Mike!
I actually screwed up and set it on the bed for a few seconds while I was organizing something last night. It was on the high settings I guess cuz I smelled a barbq and my mattress had a hole already. So yeah, the output is has...quite amazing. I might get it taken away though 🤣🤣
I prefer to keep the strobe function on the olight because if the tail cap is pressed in the solid mode it stays on but for strobe it does a couple strobes before you notice and take pressure off the tail cap
We will be talking more on the strobe soon.
I always look for a strobe in my EDC or bag light, but not for self defense. Mostly I use it as a traffic signaling light, esp when walking in winter (dark) months. I’ll strobe the ground at my feet when crossing unlit intersections with oncoming cars, just to let ‘em know I’m there.
This channel has an increadible amount of potential. Nice vid.
Just bought this exact flashlight last month. I'm very impressed with it. Only thing that annoyed is only their batteries will work with it. The magnetic back is awesome to stick it on metal surfaces. Good strike bezel on it.
Missed the discount code, but bought the flashlight. I’m sure I’ve wasted more going out over 40 years. I like your thinking on lights over knives in general, hard to get a murder charge using a flashlight.
I've had this light for a couple of weeks now, and I love it. This is a great tactical light, imho. I'm a former LEO. I also can't stand seeing officers (especially in movies and TV) with their flashlight in their gun hand, and constantly on while searching a building, etc.
My new favorite CZcams channel!
Great vid mike I used my warrior pro for 6 months and it went out though, switch to fenix
The thing with holding the light out from your body was something I believed in for so long, even though I was supposed to be a professional. It was just something I heard which I took for granted, to me it just reminds me how easy it is to get trapped in "established" truths.
Yeah a lot of this stuff gets repeated because there's kind of a logic to it unless you think about it too hard.
You've just described all of human culture.
Ty for shedding some LIGHT on this subject
Omfg you're fired haha
hard2hurt hahaha
Excellent tips man!
Thanks Mike. Great video as always
Thank you dude
Got the camoflauge version of that light the day it was released. It replaced my Streamlight Stinger DS that I got in 2009. First time I've ever had had a rifle mounted light. I have a charger for in the house, and one in my truck. I really like the M2R Pro Warrior a lot. It's my EDC light now.
Just don't drop it...
@@hard2hurt The only time that'sa real risk is when I'm working, so I carry it in the holster then. Otherwise, it's staged in my truck or in the house. I guess by EDC I meant it's always in my truck whem I'm away from the house.
@@hard2hurt I'd like to hear the story behind your warning, though.
@@scout3058 (its camouflage dude)
@@hard2hurt 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Got me.
Last thing he said was, “go ahead get down there. I’m ready.” 😂
Once you recommend the Streamlight ProTac 1L-AA. Upon your recommendation and additional research I got it and I enjoy it quite a bit. It’s small and very light but I think could still be used tactically. Because of its convenient size and weight I think it’s much more likely to be carried often than something as large as the one you have in the video.
Thanks for this video, man!!!!
Just getting into flashlights, started out a Fenix E12 but I'll definitely be upgrading to something with more lumes and features...
nice vid, this will be my next purchase thx
Is Olight ever going to have the warrior mini available again? And if so can the mini be mounted on a rifle like in this video?
This is a good video on light etiquette
lol i was going to ask you to try strobe because it does not affect me dizzy and im wondering if its the light is not strong enough or strobe is not quick enough
How do you all carry your M2R Pro? Does anyone use the belt holster, or just clip it to your pocket? I've been clipping it to my pocket but feel like I might lose it.
Mike finally brings the guns out!
Bluck bluck bluck!
very good.. nice work kehd!
love your videos
Great editing !
That's pretty cool they got an infomercial of Bell & Howell tactical light I bought one at Walmart like $20 and it seems to work pretty cool as got three levels including that WYD Spotlight and that kryptonite rapid blinking thing as well as an emergency blinking then I saw a package of 3 Boss 3 game once in my mom went to my friend and now I have to The Originals why not the new one that they have but it's pretty cool
I've been using the earlier non "pro" version of the warrior light for a duty light for about 6 months. I have one minor complaint about the modes you can setup the tail cap switch but they changed that with the pro version for the better. The only other problem I have with it is the body is a little slick for me, I'd like a little more texture to it. Other than those two minor things it's an outstanding light. It has a good mix of throw and flood for what I need. I almost bought the pro version when it came out but I don't know if it's that much better than the one I have. I have their weapon mounted light/laser too, Baldor pro I believe. It's nice too but it doesn't have the rechargeable battery and uses two 123s.
Ugh my lights all took 123s I'm really glad I had the opportunity to get out of that it gets expensive.
@@hard2hurt no doubt about those batteries getting expensive. Its really nice just sticking that charger on occasionally and not having to worry about it.
They said it's a tactical life so that means it's pretty durable so I'm assuming it's strong enough that you can use it to pop somebody in the face with if you had to the one I got seems to be pretty durable has ridges in front where the light comes out and it's hard enough to pop somebody in the head or face if they got close enough just wondering
The one thing I like about this light is being able to move the clip so you can put the flashlight deeper in your pocket.
What would you suggest for an everyday carry?
Love how my boy icy Mike always ready. Lol 😆
Coach if you don't mind please consider making videos about full nelson hold, headlock,bear hug from back and front self defence.
Weltool W4 what do you think about this flashlight for self defense, I think its may be good repalcement for peper spray isnt it?
Best review ive seen yet
thanks for the Information.
Which would you say would blind someone the most between this one or the p20
Side note: Mike really have a good, disciplined trigger finger when he's holding that rifle.
Hey Mike, can a flashlight be used for self defence during broad daylight? Mine's 1000 lumens and I feel like it wouldn't do anything outdoors other than possibly confuse an attacker
At VERY close range this thing will still make somebody turn their head... but it will mostly just be good for hammerfists
Nice timing, just bought the non pro version
I got mine. I love it.
Haven’t used the olights before. I started with streamlights then found fenix and like them a lot better all around,my favorite being the pd36r. Have you tried fenix? If so do you like the olights better?
I had a fenix for like 3 weeks and lost it. I bought it I think because it floated. This was 10 years ago though and not enough time with it to give a fair comparison. I really like the olight though.
I have a Fenix PD22UE. It's plenty capable to shine light, I can do morse code easily, it even comes with a SOS setting, as well as a strobe setting. It's a bit short to use for a hammerfist but I recon it would still be better than having an empty hand. I would definitely use the strobe if a fight arose so I can confuse the opponent as I throw punches at them. I wouldn't recommend it as a primary self defense weapon, but without carrying a self defense weapon, it comes pretty close to one, and while I could knock someone out with it I am not too worried about doing too much damage.
I also have a UZI Tactical Pen w/ Carbide Tip Glass Breaker & Built-in Cuff Key that I would only carry if I knowingly get myself in a situation that could potentially turn dangerous. It wouldn't have as much of an effect for throwing punches, but it could easily stab someone or break their skull if it comes to a life or death scenario. And of course the glass breaker and handcuff key are nice bonus features.
You be good teacher! Me learn big time!
You can also try the Klarus, especially the XT21X model
You just earned a sub... good detail.
Thanks man.
Thoughts about Surefire G2X 600lumens for self defense?
I've been testing lights of various candela lately. For the vast majority of them in almost all except near-total darkness, holding your light off to the side makes it so that they can still see you, where at somewhere around 36,000 candela holding the light straight on (from 10 feet at the start of twilight) makes you (including your feet) completely obscured. My current testing only goes up to 99K candela.
I'm curious if the 250k candela light I have coming changes anything.
Does it feel like it can handle strikes well?
Would the flashlight be ineffextive during the day though? That's my only question because unfortunately was attacked in broad daylight and was wondering how effective that would be.
If you live in a community where being attacked in broad daylight is a possibility, you should just buy a gun.
THANK YOU!!
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Strobe potentially useful.
Drugged out perp can get distracted and start dancing.
Curious what is your everyday carry bag/kit is like
Told you it's a neat light :D
The Olight S2R Baton 2 is a better EDC. Also, the butt of olight sticks on metallic objects for hands-free usage. (to confuse the enemy 😎)
Which flashlight do you recommend? This video is few years old now.
"I'm talking to the Marine" lol
That have me the spots when you shined it at the camera O.O
The strobe is super good. You pour a little bit of food coloring into vodka and put it in there, it's great for mood lighting at parties and then everyone wants to do shots out of the "glowglass".
I need a light for my college freshman daughter. That one looks a little big. How do i find a balance between small enough she will carry and bright enough to blind. She also wants some OC spray - any preference on flavor for that too? Thank you!!!
Warrior pro mini is good for that and going on sale soon. I've reviewed it and will be doing another vid next week on the sale
@@hard2hurt thank you! I’m chatting with the company now. They recommend the one you reviewed on this video (after I explained that I thought it too big). I’ll look at the mini! Love your channel!
@@hard2hurt I think I just got the wrong salesperson. I’ll try again later. Probably just buy the one you recommended. Thank you very much!
How effective is this flashlight in broad daylight? will it stun an attacker in broad daylight?
Great tips
Now for a edc practical tactical defense light
Look at our other flashlight videos for some smaller suggestions
Awesome tips and review. I like your way of humor in commentary. Greetings from the Czech Republic.
Is it rechargeable or. Is it battery only
But you need the strobe light in order to make parties more fun
beat them by giving them a seizure! smart move bro
I only like strobe for my light I keep in the car cuz I put it on the back window if I’m pulled over in the road for whatever reason.
"is there a manlier way to say Willy nilly?" LMFAO
Great light with a terrible pocket clip. I replaced it with a thyrm switchback 2.0. It did require some dremel work to make it fit.
Do you know what’s happened to fight perfect tv
I use a drop in, leather holster. Need quick access, with one hand.
Red light feature would be nice
I have a legit 1200 lumen flashlight that wasnt bright enough for a situation a few weeks ago. I upgraded to a 4400 lumen turbo nitecore. It is small enough yet more than sufficient.