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<blockquote data-quote="Weegee" data-source="post: 5032182" data-attributes="member: 20861"><p>I like the suggestions so far about brand (Surefire/Streamlight). If you're looking into a self defense setup, a couple of things to think about:</p><p></p><p>1. A powerful light would no doubt be useful in an open parking lot or field. If you were to turn it on in your house, and said light were to reflect off of a white or light colored wall, how blind are you going to be? Some lights have variable brightness, some don't. </p><p>2. Perhaps the most dangerous thing about a weapon mounted light is that it gives away your precise location while it's on. My preference would be to use a momentary switch where the light goes out if your hand moves away from it (as opposed to a constant on switch). </p><p>3. Consider having a hand held light available in addition and practice the various techniques you can find demonstrated on Youtube to negate #2. </p><p></p><p>Low light defensive shooting isn't easy and not a lot of people practice it. Which is funny because most shootings occur during the hours of darkness.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Weegee, post: 5032182, member: 20861"] I like the suggestions so far about brand (Surefire/Streamlight). If you're looking into a self defense setup, a couple of things to think about: 1. A powerful light would no doubt be useful in an open parking lot or field. If you were to turn it on in your house, and said light were to reflect off of a white or light colored wall, how blind are you going to be? Some lights have variable brightness, some don't. 2. Perhaps the most dangerous thing about a weapon mounted light is that it gives away your precise location while it's on. My preference would be to use a momentary switch where the light goes out if your hand moves away from it (as opposed to a constant on switch). 3. Consider having a hand held light available in addition and practice the various techniques you can find demonstrated on Youtube to negate #2. Low light defensive shooting isn't easy and not a lot of people practice it. Which is funny because most shootings occur during the hours of darkness. [/QUOTE]
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