PENNSAUKEN, NJ. –  January 21, 2025 – Princeton Tec, a renowned provider of American-made quality outdoor and tactical lighting options is excited to introduce a new addition to its extensive line of high-quality helmet lights with the Charge X IR Max launching at the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas January 21-24. The new light is an upgrade to the existing Charge line of Princeton Tec products, following the Charge X.

The new USA-Made Charge X IR Max is an expansion of Princeton Tec’s signature Modular Personal Lighting System (MPLS) line of products and includes all mounts and hardware necessary to optimize compatibility for customer preference. The new Charge X IR Max is also compatible with existing Charge mounts and mounts to hook ‘n loop, helmets, above rails, MOLLE/PALS, EXFIL® rails, ARC, MLOK® and head straps, allowing for even more adaptation to various platforms.

The Charge X IR Max is the lowest-profile helmet light on the market. As the ultimate all-in-one helmet lighting solution, the Charge X IR Max is powered by a single CR123 lithium or one AA battery, with a light that features a 100-lumen dimmable light. This light is programmed in white, red, green, blue and IR LEDs. With a simple user interface, the operator can easily program the color order based on needs and preferences. 

The Charge X IR Max features an upgraded version of Princeton Tec’s signature flexible boom that allows for easy and accurate spot illumination that adapts to the task at hand. The small size of the Charge X IR Max occupies little space, allowing plenty of room for other vital rail attachments. The low-drag design makes for a tighter fit to the helmet and a more low-profile layout. 

The Charge X is also rated IPX8 for water resistance, has an impressive run-time of 50 hours and has an MSRP of $159.99.

Attendees at the 2025 SHOT Show can get a first-hand look at the Charge X IR Max at the Princeton Tec Booth #62103 January 21-24.

For more information on Princeton Tec, please visit www.princetontec.com or find Princeton Tec on Instagram and Facebook. 

EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 20, 2024 – Streamlight®Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced high-lumen, multi-fuel versions of its TLR-8® and TLR-8® sub lines of laser-equipped weapon-mounted lights, featuring up to 1,000 lumens of brightness and a longer-reaching beam to maximize visibility and targeting capability. All the new models give users the choice of using either a cost-saving SL-B9® USB-C rechargeable battery pack or a CR123A lithium battery, depending on availability or user preference. They also offer convenient, front-loading battery replacement without having to remove the light from the firearm.

The new lights include the TLR-8® HL-X with red laser and the TLR-8® HL-X G with green laser for full-size and compact railed handguns, and the TLR-8® HL-X sub with red laser and the TLR-8® HL-X G sub with green laser, available to fit select GLOCK®, SIG SAUER®, Springfield Armory®, and many 1913 short railed subcompact handguns. All models offer customizable rear paddle switches to match users’ shooting styles.

“Law enforcement, military, tactical, and other users will appreciate these newest additions to the growing family of TLR rail-mounted lights that are rechargeable, but also provide the option of using disposable batteries,” said Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Sharrah. “Because the lights are high-lumen, they produce sweeping bright light, while also delivering an intense down-range beam, which is ideal for room clearing, search operations, or other pursuits under low-light conditions. And users have their choice of red aiming laser models or green laser versions for improved focus during daylight.”

The TLR-8 HL-X and TLR-8 HL-X G feature a high-power LED and either a 640-660nm red or 510-530nm green laser. They deliver 1,000 lumens, 22,000 candela, a beam distance of 297 meters, and a run time of 30 minutes (default) or 500 lumens, 11,000 candela, a beam distance of 210 meters, and a run time of 1 hour (programmable) when using an SL-B9 battery pack. With a CR123A battery inserted, the lights provide 500 lumens,11,000 candela, a beam distance of 210 meters, and a run time of 1.5 continuous hours.

The TLR-8 HL-X sub and the TLR-8 HL-X G sub also feature a high-power LED, as well as either a 640-660nm red or 510-530nm green laser. They are each available in four different models to fit GLOCK®43X MOS/48 MOS and GLOCK® 43X/48 Rail subcompact handguns; the SIG SAUER® P365® and P365® XL; the Springfield Armory® Hellcat®; and select 1913 short railed subcompact handguns including the Smith & Wesson® M&P® M2.0®, Beretta® Px4 Storm, Springfield Armory® XD-E™, XD-S® and Hellcat® Pro, Heckler & Koch® HK45 and SIG SAUER® P365®XMACRO.

They provide 1,000 lumens, 10,000 candela, a beam distance of 200 meters, and a run time of 30 minutes (default) or 500 lumens, 5,000 candela, a beam distance of 141 meters, and a run time of 1 hour (programmable) when using an SL-B9 battery pack. Using a CR123A battery, they deliver 500 lumens, 5,000 candela, a beam distance of 141 meters, and a run time of 1.5 continuous hours.

All new TLR-8 HL-X and TLR-8 HL-X sub models come with Streamlight’s SL-B9 protected lithium-ion 850mAh battery pack that is rechargeable up to 500 cycles and charges via a USB-C port on the battery or optional bank charger.

Securely fitting to a broad range of weapons (using the provided key kit), the new lights feature a one-handed, snap on and tighten interface that keeps hands away from gun muzzles when attaching or detaching them. The lights also include a “safe-off” feature, locking them so they cannot be turned on accidentally.

The TLR-8 HL-X models each weigh 3.14 ounces with the SL-B9 and 3.04 ounces with a disposable battery. They measure 2.90 inches in length. The TLR-8 HL-X sub models weigh 2.87 ounces with an SL-B9 and 2.77 ounces with a lithium battery; they are 2.51 inches long.

The new lights are constructed with impact-resistant 6000 Series machined aircraft aluminum with an anodized finish and feature an IPX4-rated design for water-resistant operation.

Available in Black, these lights are packaged with a high switch mounted on the light plus included low switches. They ship with one SL-B9 and a USB-C cord. The TLR-8 HL-X models have MSRPs of $453.92 (red laser) and $546.62 (green laser), while the TLR-8 HL-X sub models have MSRPs of $430.55 (red laser) and $518.00 (green laser). All come with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.