EAGLEVILLE, Pa. —The Federal Bureau of Investigation has selected Tactical Express, LLC, a distributor of law enforcement equipment, to supply Streamlight ProTac HL-X tactical lights under a five-year contract, according to a news release.
The lights will be issued to students at the FBI Academy’s Firearms Training Unit and made available for purchase across other FBI divisions, according to the release. The ProTac HL-X flashlight provides up to 1,000 lumens and features a multi-fuel system that supports both USB rechargeable and disposable battery options.
According to Streamlight, the flashlight is designed for durability and one-handed operation in tactical situations, according to the report. It includes a high-power LED with three lighting modes, a maximum beam distance of 330 meters, and a strobe function.
“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 [other awards], we’re proud to now also provide the ProTac HL-X to new FBI agents and other personnel using this BPA.”
