FAQ | Tac Mount Solutions
Our shield lights, shield light mounts, and emergency lighting solutions are designed specifically for law enforcement operations, including SWAT applications, ensuring reliable illumination during high-risk entries and low-visibility scenarios.
F.A.Q.
Our most asked questions, all in one place.
What is a ballistic shield light mount?
What is a ballistic shield light mount?
A ballistic shield light mount secures a shield light to a law enforcement ballistic shield, allowing officers to maintain protection while using hands-free tactical or emergency illumination during law enforcement operations, including SWAT entries and low-visibility environments.
Do SWAT teams use shield lights and mounts?
Do SWAT teams use shield lights and mounts?
Yes. Law enforcement units, including SWAT teams, commonly use shield lights, shield light mounts, and emergency lighting solutions on ballistic shields to support high-risk entries, active shooter response, and room clearing where visibility is critical.
What makes TacMount ballistic shield lights uniquely effective?
What makes TacMount ballistic shield lights uniquely effective?
TacMount shield lights are designed for law enforcement applications such as SWAT operations and emergency response, delivering up to 2,760 lumens and 72,000 peak candela in a modular, reliable, and robust platform built for high-risk environments.
How long do TacMount shield lights run on a single charge?
How long do TacMount shield lights run on a single charge?
VECTOR and NIGHTHAWK (Infrared) lights deliver approximately 1.5 hours of consistent, high-lumen illumination on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.
Are TacMount shield lights compatible with different ballistic shields?
Are TacMount shield lights compatible with different ballistic shields?
Yes. TacMount's patent-pending spacer system allows quick and secure mounting on virtually any ballistic shield – curved or flat – without compromising NIJ-rated protection.
What warranty and support do TacMount products offer?
What warranty and support do TacMount products offer?
TacMount Solutions includes a “Critical Incident Warranty”: if your shield light is damaged during a documented critical incident, we will replace it free of charge, no questions asked.
Do shield-mounted lights affect ballistic shield performance or regulations?
Do shield-mounted lights affect ballistic shield performance or regulations?
No. TacMount lights are designed to clamp onto shields while maintaining full compliance with National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certifications and standards.
Can I retrofit an existing shield with a light instead of buying a new one?
Can I retrofit an existing shield with a light instead of buying a new one?
In most cases, modifying a ballistic shield by drilling or altering its structure can compromise the shield’s integrity and may void its NIJ certification. Because officer safety depends on ballistic integrity, permanent modification is not recommended. TacMount addresses this challenge differently: our shield lights use a patent-pending spacer system that attaches securely to most existing shields without drilling or structural changes, allowing officers to upgrade existing equipment with high-output lighting while maintaining full ballistic rating and compliance.