This subject has been debated on several posts over the months. Some think a weapon light to positively identify a target is a good idea, even essential. Others say you give your position away to the BG, and anyone can shoot at a light, no matter how bright it is. Also they say with a weapon light you have to point the muzzle at your kids, the responding LEO, etc to identify them; unsafe at anytime but extremely so while experiencing an adrenalin dump after just being woken up in the middle of the night.
I don't remember where I read this, but does this seem like a good drill? Keep the muzzle pointed at the ceiling with the weapon light either to the side or over your head. Flash the weapon on to identify who just entered the dark room with you. The 100+ lumens of most weapon lights should disperse enough dim light around the room to be able to see everything but not have to focus on anyone place. If it is a BG, release the momentary on switch and either kneel or move to cover and start shooting. The assumption is the BG shoots where the light was.
Also, does anyone know of actual home defense situations where weapon lights were used? Failing that, how about LE situations with weapon lights?
I don't remember where I read this, but does this seem like a good drill? Keep the muzzle pointed at the ceiling with the weapon light either to the side or over your head. Flash the weapon on to identify who just entered the dark room with you. The 100+ lumens of most weapon lights should disperse enough dim light around the room to be able to see everything but not have to focus on anyone place. If it is a BG, release the momentary on switch and either kneel or move to cover and start shooting. The assumption is the BG shoots where the light was.
Also, does anyone know of actual home defense situations where weapon lights were used? Failing that, how about LE situations with weapon lights?
