Field-Proven Excellence: Nextorch TA70 Earns a 4.68/5 Rating from the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)

When it comes to tactical duty gear, personal opinions don’t matter—field results do. That is why we are incredibly proud to announce that the Nextorch TA70 Ultra-Slim Tactical EDC Flashlight has passed the rigorous testing of the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended Program, securing an exceptional overall score of 4.68 out of 5.

Tested on the ground by real-world law enforcement professionals from California, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania, the TA70 was subjected to extreme abuse—from drop tests on asphalt to sub-zero freezing and water submersion. Here is a deep dive into what the professionals said about the TA70.

The NTOA Scorecard at a Glance

Real Field Test Feedback: What the Officers Said

1. Extreme Durability: "Outshines numerous high-end lights"

Tactical gear must survive the worst environments. An NTOA field tester from Pennsylvania put the TA70 through a gauntlet of environmental abuse:

• The Drop Test: Dropped three times from shoulder height (approx. 5.5 feet) onto hard asphalt—resulting in minor cosmetic scratches but 100% operational functionality.
• The Freeze Test: Left at the bottom of a 12-inch layer of snow for six hours in brutal 14°F (-10°C) weather. Upon retrieval, it powered on and performed flawlessly.
• The Submersion Test: Submerged completely underwater for two hours, arguably exceeding its official IP67 ingress protection rating.

"Considering durability, this light outshines numerous high-end lights I have carried that have failed from drops, water exposure, and extreme temperatures... It is reassuring to carry a light that is almost boring due to its extreme reliability and consistent performance."
— NTOA Tester, Pennsylvania

2. Outperforming High-End Competitors in Heat Regulation

Many slim tactical or "Stiletto-style" lights on the market suffer from severe overheating, which degrades LEDs over time. The TA70 proved to be a major exception. Testers compared it directly against industry heavyweights like the Streamlight Pro-tac 2.0 and Cloud Defensive MCH.

While competitor lights get too hot to handle during continuous high-output use, the TA70's smart housing keeps the body cool to the touch. In a full-drain test, the light ran on its highest duty setting for an impressive 1 hour and 52 minutes while the body housing remained at room temperature, with zero glazing on the LEDs.

3. Intuitively Feature-Rich & Reliable Power

An officer from Arkansas highlighted the excellent utility of the 3-mode rotary switch (Lock, Duty, Tactical):

• Lock Mode: Crucial for pocket carry to completely eliminate accidental activation and "hot pockets."
• Duty Mode: Offers practical low (28 lumens), medium (300 lumens), and high (1300 lumens) outputs. The tester noted that the battery life crushed expectations, exceeding the advertised 2-hour runtime on high mode even after 2 weeks of daily occupational use.
• Tactical Mode: Instantly unleashes a blinding 3,500 lumens of momentary-on or tactical strobe power.

The Verdict

Whether you are looking for a reliable EDC light for nighttime walks and around-the-house tasks, or a duty-ready tool for law enforcement operations, the Nextorch TA70 delivers elite-tier reliability without the premium price tag ($119.99 MSRP). It is a pocket light that simply always works.

👉 Gear up with the NTOA-Recommended Nextorch TA70 Today.