Maglites torches are sold in virtually every class of trade in the marketplace today. Maglite torches are used by police officers fire fighters the military and just about everyone that wants a good torch. during Operation Desert Storm, the troops were equipped with the world's most advanced military hardware and technology. Many of the troops also used Maglite to assist them in their duties. Prior to the introduction of the Maglite torch flashlight in 1979, the flashlight was generally regarded as an unreliable item that was typically thrown away after a short time due to its inferior quality. That all changed when, after spending years perfecting the design and applying his unique patented technology, maglite torches revolutionized the portable lighting industry. By combining superior design with reliability, durability and an unprecedented lifetime warranty