The First Light USA Tomahawk MultiColor (MC) Series is a hands-free tactical light designed specifically for combat medical professionals working at the point of injury. It delivers multi-spectrum illumination — white, red, blue, UV, and infrared modes — in a hands-free, weapon-compatible format. Available in Olive Drab and Coyote Tan, with optional UV or Blue task light modules. SKUs: MEDTAC0998–MEDTAC1002.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | First Light USA |
| Series | Tomahawk MultiColor (MC) |
| Colors Available | Olive Drab, Coyote Tan |
| Task Light Options | None (white only), UV, or Blue |
| SKUs | MEDTAC0998 (OD/None), MEDTAC0999 (OD/UV), MEDTAC1000 (OD/Blue), MEDTAC1001 (CT/None), MEDTAC1002 (CT/UV) |
| Design Type | Hands-free tactical medical light |
| Light Modes | Multi-spectrum: White, Red, Blue, UV, IR |
| Primary Use | Point-of-injury illumination, tactical medical operations, NVG-compatible use |
Product Overview
Treating a casualty at the point of injury in low-light or no-light conditions presents a unique challenge: both hands must be free to apply a tourniquet, pack a wound, or secure an airway, yet adequate illumination is essential to work accurately. Standard handheld lights require one hand and compromise technique. The First Light Tomahawk MC Series solves this fundamental constraint with a hands-free design that positions light exactly where it's needed — allowing full bilateral dexterity throughout a medical intervention.
First Light USA is the recognized leader in combat-specific lighting, with products fielded across U.S. military special operations and law enforcement tactical units. The Tomahawk MC's multi-spectrum capability is purpose-built for tactical medicine: white light for primary illumination and assessment, red light to preserve night vision and reduce light signature, blue light for wound visualization and vein identification, UV mode for fluid detection and forensic applications, and IR mode for NVG (night vision goggle) compatibility.
The optional UV and Blue task light modules (ordered at time of purchase) expand the Tomahawk MC's clinical utility significantly. Blue light substantially improves vein identification for IV access in low-light environments. UV illumination enables detection of body fluids for patient assessment and contamination identification. These capabilities make the Tomahawk MC relevant not just for tactical medics, but for any medical responder working in challenging light conditions.
Light Mode Applications
| Mode | Medical Application |
|---|---|
| White | Primary patient assessment, wound inspection, tourniquet and dressing application |
| Red | Night vision preservation, reduced visual signature during tactical operations |
| Blue (optional) | IV access/vein identification in low-light conditions |
| UV (optional) | Body fluid detection, patient assessment, forensic applications |
| IR | NVG-compatible illumination for nighttime treatment under night vision |
See also: IFAK Kits & First Aid | Massive Hemorrhage Control
All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
Available Options:
- Olive Drab / None
- Olive Drab / UV
- Olive Drab / Blue
- Coyote Tan / None
- Coyote Tan / UV
- Coyote Tan / Blue
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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