Why do ‘tactical’ flashlights use red lenses?

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I’ve heard it was because red light waves don’t travel that far, but I can see the red light on an airplane wing that’s miles away.

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To not mess up your natural night vision. Also, I believe it doesn’t show up on night vision/IR.

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