CONCEALMENT 9 Uncovered: New Products Recoil Staff Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. If it were up to us, everyone in our family would carry a concealed pistol on the daily. But what about your kids who aren’t of legal age yet? The D.A.D. (Defense Alert Device) 2 from TigerLight is marketed to this demographic, as it’s essentially a pepper spray for the Snapchat generation. The Bluetooth-enabled device can send an emergency alert and your GPS location with a push of a button (without releasing the spray) to your contact list and anyone who has the D.A.D. app within a 1-mile radius, as well as prompts a call to 911. It includes a AA battery, inert practice spray, and Saber Red Pepper Spray with 1.33-percent major capsaicinoids. The D.A.D. 2 also has a hand-strap for retention and a multimode 150-lumen CREE LED light on the butt-end. MAKE TigerLight Inc. MODEL D.A.D. 2 MSRP $130 URL tigerlight.net The EDCL1-T is the updated version of SureFire’s popular EB1 Backup light. This fist-filler packs a two-stage output that comes on at 5 lumens with a light push of the tail cap, cranking up to 500 lumens when the tail cap is fully depressed. The smooth reflector and carefully focused lens creates a floody spotlight beam with the bright center about as wide as a doorway from 10 feet. There’s a wide area of useful spill light around the core of the beam. A large pocket clip adds retention and prevents the light from rolling when placed on its side. It uses a single CR123, running for an hour on high and about 45 hours on low. MAKE SureFire MODEL EDCL1-T LENGTH 4.5 inches DIAMETER 1.121 inches WEIGHT 3.3 ounces, w/battery MSRP $165 URL www.surefire.com Mean Gene is always working on something — this time it’s improving the design of his Hot Tamale change purse. The original packed a punch, but the V2 is less sappy-looking and adds more grip in the form of a loop handle that folds over the purse to form a belt loop. The principle is the same; snap the Tamale to your belt where it rides, ready to make change and attracting barely any attention. Its swing-weighted payload of $15 in quarters is a viable option when you’re denied a more potent self-defense tool. MAKE Mean Gene Leather MODEL Hot Tamale V2 PAYLOAD 12 ounces in change MSRP $37 URL www.meangeneleather.com Just because you want to save a few bucks doesn’t mean you have to settle for crap. SOG has been making quality knives and tools for decades, and its Salute Mini is one example of a good everyday carry knife that costs less than $50 but can deliver when called upon without falling apart. The 3.1-inch clip-point blade is made of 8Cr13MoV stainless steel with a hardcased black finish, while its ergonomic handle features G-10 scales for an assured grip and good looks. Plus, it opens smoothly and has strong lockup thanks to its lockback mechanism. As a discreet pocketknife, the Salute Mini will successfully serve those looking for an affordable yet handsome workhorse. MAKE SOG Specialty Knives & Tools MODEL Salute Mini MSRP $40 URL sogknives.com Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. 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