LEGEAR Australia Blog

ONTARIO, Calif.—Safariland Ltd, Inc., a BAE Systems company, one of the world’s largest suppliers of holsters and duty gear, announced today the introduction of the Rapid Light System (RLS™) for law enforcement, security personnel, and civilians that combines a gun-mounted light, and hand held flashlight into one integrated light system.  

“The concept and development of the RLS is revolutionary to this industry, yet it is an incredibly simple design,” said Scott Carnahan, director of Marketing, Safariland. “RLS reduces the amount of equipment that law enforcement and tactical personnel must carry by providing a single product that addresses multiple situations with ease and flexibility.  It is also a great tool for civilian use.”

Offering maximum versatility and usability, the RLS system employs a single, ultra-bright flashlight and separate gun mount with a built-in clip.  The flashlight mounts onto any weapon incorporating an integral rail or Picatinny rail system, including rifles and shotguns.  Designed to mount in two quick and easy steps, the RLS slides onto a weapon’s rail and “locks” into place, rapidly transitioning from standard flashlight for hand-held use to tactical illumination.  The light can easily be removed from the mount and the belt clip secures easily to belts or garments, eliminating the need for additional equipment on an already full duty belt. 

With ultra-bright LED technology, the RLS flashlight is bright enough to serve as an officer’s primary light system, providing more than 50 hours of use with just three AAA batteries. The standard push button provides controllable on/off illumination of a target, minimizing loss of handgrip, sight picture and exposure. 

The RLS mount can be purchased separately, allowing the user to attach their own compact flashlight.  It can accommodate a variety of compact lights ranging from .97 inches to 1.06 inches in diameter.

With the new Safariland Rapid Light System (RLS), you get a professional-quality hand-held light and gun-mounted light all in one. You can clip it onto your belt, hold it in your hand, or quickly mount it to your gun for an instant tactical advantage. There’s no need to buy an expensive holster to carry a light-mounted gun. No reason to carry a second primary light. You will always have a bright light whenever and wherever you need it. It’s the only light you need. Period.

Ambidextrous Super-bright LED technology (65 lumens) — bright enough to be your primary light; Prism Reflector System penetrates light up to 350 feet 3 AAAs provide over 50 hours use—no expensive proprietary batteries needed Integral clip for easy securement to belt or garment—no dedicated light mount holster needed Fits most handgun models that incorporate an integral rail system—also mounts to rifles and shotguns that have a picatinny rail Quickly transitions from standard flashlight to tactical illumination Can be operated with either thumb, or change to other side to operate with trigger finger; Push button provides controllable on/off illumination of target to minimize loss of handgrip, sight picture and exposure RLS mount will accommodate any hand-held compact light in the range of .970" (24.6mm) - 1.060" (26.9mm) in diameter Can be ordered two ways: RLS™ Light/Mount System and RLS™ Mount only.