a flashlight having a light - emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom , a power source , a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source ; a housing containing the light source and power source , a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source , and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1 ) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock , the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension ; 2 ) the housing is comprised of translucent material ; and 3 ) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum , anodized metal , anodized metal which includes indicia , die struck metal , laser engraved metal , and a side cover having a separate medallion attached thereto .