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candela vs lumens
How Many Lumens Does a Weapon Light Actually Need? The Real Answer Isn't What You Think
Complete guide to weapon light lumen output for defensive carry 2026. Covers what lumens actually measure vs what they don't (candela, beam pattern, runtime), the candela factor, why environment de...