Blog Posts - First-Light USA

From Noel’s Desk…

Why Contrast Matters – And Why We Care Good decisions lead to good outcomes. When seconds count, visibility and contrast can mean the difference between success and failure. At First-Light USA, we are committed to designing innovative lighting solutions that…

Testimonial Tuesday: Joel Jessup

Over the course of the last 20 years, we’ve been fortunate to find friends and supporters from far and wide. Sometimes though, they’re right here smack dab in FLUSA Country. One such individual is our good friend Joel Jessup. Joel…

From Noel’s Desk: Lumen Count vs. Effectiveness

Lumen Count vs. Effectiveness:A Lesson from Special Operations One of the greatest lessons I took from my time in special operations and strategic planning is this: Effectiveness always outweighs perceived strength. In the field, we never judged a force—or ourselves—by…

Testimonial Tuesday.

Over the course of the last 20 years, we’ve been fortunate to develop some great friendships with those we support. One individual who has been a part of the First-Light USA extended family for nearly a decade is our good…

Beyond The Brotherhood

This Veterans Day, Noel Sons and First Sight USA proudly supported the Beyond the Brotherhood Community Shooting Event in Houston, Texas. Not only did Noel travel to Houston to assist as a pistol and archery instructor, but he also embraced…

First-Light USA Tabs Noel Sons as President.

Tolono, IL. As First-Light USA begins celebrating our 20th Anniversary, we are excited to announce the addition of Noel Sons as our new President. Sons recently retired after 23 years of service as a Navy SEAL. With extensive expertise in…

Standard Issue 68 Whiskey Combat Medic Set

Standard IssueMES Combat Medic Set: 246CNational Stock Number – 6230-01-591-1597 (Red/Green w/ Foliage Green TRS MOLLE Mount)National Stock Number – 6230-01-591-1594 (Red/Green w/ Tan TRS MOLLE Mount) The Tomahawk MC Red-Green military tactical flashlight has been Standard Issue for Combat Medics since…

Giving back to those who keep us safe here in FLUSA Country.

At First-Light USA, we’re certainly thankful for the folks that keep us safe every day, and since it’s that time of year, we reached out to some of our local law enforcement to express our gratitude. As a small gesture…

FLUSA donates flashligtlights to the Urbana PD in conjunction with Matt Stuckey and the 10-78 Foundation.

Thanks to Sheriff Heuerman and a few of his deputies for hosting us this morning in Urbana, as we donated a handful of our T-MAX LE tactical flashlights to the Department. We were happy to provide this batch of lights…

TORQ MED Kit

First-Light USA is proud to have established the standard in point-of-injury illumination on the battlefield. Our blood-highlighting capability has earned us Standard Issue positions with Combat Medics and Combat Lifesavers. In fact, in 2015 we were the first light to be included in the Combat Lifesaver Bag.